CNC Titanium Machining
Machined titanium prototypes and production parts in Grade 5 and Grade 2, from one piece.
- ±0.025 mm
- Standard tolerance
- Grade 5, 2
- Ti-6Al-4V and CP titanium
- 2.5–4×
- Cost vs 6061 aluminum, same part
- From 1 pc
- No minimum order
Titanium is as strong as many steels at about 60 % of the weight, and it does not corrode in sea water or the body. It is also slow to cut: heat stays at the tool, so speeds are low. Use Grade 5 for strength, Grade 2 where corrosion and forming matter more.
Commonly used for:
- Aerospace brackets and fittings
- Medical instruments
- Marine hardware
- Racing and cycling parts
- Lightweight fasteners
What we make in titanium
Small, high-value parts where weight or corrosion justify the material.
Brackets and fittings
Lightweight structural parts with machined pockets.
Manifolds
Ported blocks with sealing faces, usually 5-axis.
Medical instruments
Handles, guides and instrument parts in Grade 5.
Marine hardware
Fittings and fasteners that sit in sea water.
Fasteners
Custom bolts, studs and spacers turned from bar.
Motorsport parts
Uprights, mounts and spacers where every gram counts.
Titanium machining capabilities
What the standard order holds. Tighter values are quoted per feature from your drawing.
Tolerances
Untoleranced dimensions follow ISO 2768-m. Every tight feature in titanium adds slow finishing passes; keep them to fits and sealing faces.
Part size
Larger 3-axis parts are quoted from the model; turned parts up to Ø500 × 1,000 mm.
Cost
Expensive stock and slow cutting both count. Removing less material — a near-net blank, fewer deep pockets — lowers the price most.
Walls and pockets
Titanium is springy; thin walls chatter and tight inside radii need small, slow tools.
Threads
Titanium threads can gall against titanium or stainless. Specify anti-seize or a coated screw for parts that are assembled often.
Finish
Ra 1.6 µm as machined, Ra 0.8 or 0.4 µm on request on the faces that need it.
Inspection
CMM reports and mill certificates for the grade are available on request.
Titanium grades
Each links to its datasheet with properties and the finishes it takes.
Alloy
Commercially pure
Alternatives
Compare grades side by side
| Material | Machinability | Cost | Use it for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Titanium Grade 5 | Poor | $$$ | Aircraft turbine blades and engine hardware; Medical implants and instrument bodies; Airframe structural fittings and lugs |
| Aluminum 7075 | Excellent | $$$ | Aerospace components; Defense equipment; Gears |
| Stainless Steel 17-4 PH | Fair | $$$ | Pump shafts; Valve stems and internals; Aerospace structural fittings |
Machinability and weldability are the library’s 0–100 scores (Excellent ≥ 85 … Poor < 35); cost is the relative tier, not a price. Every grade links to its datasheet with tempers, heat treatments and the finishes it takes.
Cost by quantity
Ten titanium parts cost about a third each of one part; a hundred, about a sixth.
Titanium manifold fitting
Titanium Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) · 60 × 60 × 35 mm · 5-axis · sealing faces at ±0.025 mm · as machined
Cost per part by quantity — titanium vs aluminum
100 % = one piece of each part. Titanium falls more slowly with quantity: machine time, not setup, is most of its price.
Not a quote. Relative unit prices from the FabDigit quote engine for the parts shown, standard schedule. One titanium manifold costs about 5.9× one aluminum bracket. Method in the CNC machining cost guide.
Grade 5 or Grade 2?
Most machined titanium parts are Grade 5.
| Grade | Known for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 5Ti-6Al-4V | About 2.5× the strength of Grade 2; the aerospace and medical standard. | The slowest of the two to machine. |
| Grade 2CP titanium | Best corrosion resistance; easier to form and weld. | Lower strength; gummy chips. |
How to order
- 1Upload a STEP file.Pick the grade, finish and quantity. Add a PDF drawing for tolerances and threads.
- 2Review price and DFM.Standard and expedited ship dates side by side for your exact part.
- 3Order online.Every order is first-article inspected before it ships.
Questions about CNC titanium
Why is titanium machining expensive?
The stock costs more and it cuts slowly: titanium holds heat at the tool edge, so speeds are low and tools wear fast. A part usually costs 2.5–4× the same part in 6061 aluminum.
Grade 5 or Grade 2 titanium?
Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V) for strength — most machined parts. Grade 2 when corrosion resistance, welding or forming matter more than strength.
Can I order one titanium part?
Yes. There is no minimum order. Quantity lowers titanium prices less than aluminum because machine time is most of the cost.
Should I print titanium instead?
Print with DMLS when the part has internal channels or lattice. Machine it when the shape is open and tolerances are tight; for most parts machining is cheaper.
What tolerance can you hold in titanium?
±0.025 mm on toleranced features as standard, and ±0.01 mm on request. Untoleranced dimensions follow ISO 2768-m.
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