CNC Machining of Titanium Alloys
Titanium gives you the strength of steel at roughly half the weight, plus corrosion resistance and biocompatibility. It also fights back at the cutting edge more than almost any structural metal.
Why it is hard to machine
Titanium conducts heat poorly, so the heat a cut generates stays in the tool instead of leaving with the chip. Combined with high chemical reactivity, that shortens tool life and risks smearing. Low stiffness relative to its strength makes thin sections prone to chatter and deflection.
Process controls that matter
Heat concentrated at the edge
Conductivity is low, so cooling and moderate surface speeds matter more than raw power. We keep the cut cool and the chip moving.
Rapid tool wear
Titanium is chemically aggressive at temperature. Sharp, dedicated geometry and strict tool-life limits protect tolerances.
Chatter and deflection
Thin walls flex easily. Rigid, low-force workholding and reduced radial engagement keep the part stable.
Tolerances, inspection and documentation
Typical applications
Aerospace brackets and structural parts, medical devices, chemical and process equipment, high-performance instrument hardware.