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Titanium Ti-6Al-4VAerospace-Grade Lightweight Alloy

Ti-6Al-4V is the most widely used titanium alloy, offering an exceptional combination of high strength, low weight, and excellent corrosion resistance. Perfect for demanding aerospace, automotive, and high-performance applications.

Tensile Strength
1080 MPa
Flexural Modulus
114 GPa
Temperature Resistance
350 °C
Technology
DMLS
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Titanium Ti-6Al-4V overview

Titanium Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) is the most widely used titanium alloy in aerospace and automotive applications. This alpha-beta alloy offers an exceptional strength-to-weight ratio and excellent corrosion resistance. With a density 45% lower than steel but comparable strength, Ti-6Al-4V enables significant weight savings in critical applications. The material exhibits excellent fatigue resistance and can operate at temperatures up to 350°C, making it ideal for demanding engineering applications.

Why manufacture with Titanium Ti-6Al-4V

Titanium Ti-6Al-4V combines exceptional strength-to-weight ratio (45% lighter than steel) and outstanding corrosion resistance in most environments, delivering excellent chemical resistance and durability for demanding applications. From rapid prototyping to production runs, teams rely on Titanium Ti-6Al-4V to maintain tight tolerances while reducing assembly complexity through consolidated part designs.

DMLS Production Technology

EOS metal systems define the industry benchmark for direct metal laser sintering, incorporating precision optics with f-theta lenses that maintain consistent beam quality across the entire build platform. Their closed-loop powder handling and inert atmosphere control achieve oxygen levels below 0.1%, critical for reactive materials like titanium and aluminum alloys. The EOSTATE monitoring suite provides real-time melt pool analysis and automatic exposure parameter correction, ensuring aerospace-grade quality with full documentation for every layer of every part.

Build Volume

250 × 250 × 325 mm

Max part size

Lead Time

8-12 business days

Standard production

Layer Height

0.04 - 0.08 mm

Resolution

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Where Titanium Ti-6Al-4V excels

Titanium Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) processed through EOS DMLS technology delivers exceptional strength-to-weight performance with complete design freedom. Our EOS M290 and M400 systems achieve 99.9% density, producing parts that meet or exceed wrought titanium properties while enabling complex geometries impossible with traditional manufacturing.

The DMLS process creates a fine α+β microstructure that delivers superior fatigue performance critical for aerospace and medical applications. With proper heat treatment, parts achieve ultimate tensile strength over 950 MPa while maintaining 10% elongation, matching aerospace material specifications.

Forge Labs' argon atmosphere control and validated parameters ensure consistent mechanical properties and surface finish. Our documented process includes layer-by-layer monitoring, process documentation, and heat treatment protocols that meet AS9100 and ISO 9001 requirements.

Mechanical
Tensile Strength (Heat Treated): 1080 MPa
UTS >950 MPa, 10% elongation
Thermal
Melting Point: 1604-1660 °C
Service temperature to 350°C
Physical
Density: 4.41 g/cm³
Mechanical
Tensile Strength (As-Built): 1055 MPa
UTS >950 MPa, 10% elongation
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Industry applications for Titanium Ti-6Al-4V

From aerospace brackets to patient-specific implants, DMLS Titanium Ti-6Al-4V enables lightweighting and customization strategies. Discover how industries leverage this premium metal.

DMLS Ti-6Al-4V enables topology-optimized aerospace components with up to 50% weight reduction versus traditional machining. The process eliminates material waste while achieving buy-to-fly ratios approaching 1:1.

Key Applications

  • Topology-optimized brackets and mounting structures
  • Satellite components with integrated features
  • UAV structural frames and assemblies
  • Turbine blades with internal cooling channels

Performance Data

Meets AMS 4999 and ASTM F2924 specifications with fatigue strength >400 MPa at 10^7 cycles, qualifying for flight-critical applications.

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DMLS enables patient-specific implants with controlled porosity for osseointegration. The technology produces complex trabecular structures that promote bone ingrowth while maintaining mechanical strength.

Key Applications

  • Spinal cages with lattice structures
  • Cranial and maxillofacial implants
  • Hip and knee replacement components
  • Patient-specific surgical instruments

Performance Data

Achieves ASTM F136 compliance with controlled surface roughness Ra 10-15 μm for enhanced osseointegration in load-bearing implants.

Formula 1 and racing teams leverage DMLS Ti-6Al-4V for ultra-lightweight components that survive extreme conditions. The technology enables overnight iterations during race weekends.

Key Applications

  • Suspension uprights and wishbones
  • Exhaust components with thin walls
  • Turbocharger impellers and housings
  • Custom driver safety components

Performance Data

Achieves 45% weight reduction versus aluminum with superior fatigue life at 600°C exhaust temperatures, critical for performance gains.

Industrial applications use DMLS Ti-6Al-4V for corrosion-resistant components in chemical processing and energy production. The material's inertness and strength enable long service life.

Key Applications

  • Chemical processing valve components
  • Marine and subsea equipment
  • Heat exchangers with complex channels
  • Cryogenic system components

Performance Data

Corrosion rate <0.001 mm/year in seawater with maintained strength at -196°C, enabling extreme environment applications.

Titanium Ti-6Al-4V production examples

Titanium Ti-6Al-4V aerospace components showcasing DMLS capabilities

Titanium Ti-6Al-4V aerospace components showcasing DMLS capabilities

Aerospace Applications

Titanium skateboard truck showcasing complex geometry and lightweight design

Titanium skateboard truck showcasing complex geometry and lightweight design

Sports Innovation

Topology-optimized titanium component demonstrating material efficiency

Topology-optimized titanium component demonstrating material efficiency

Design Optimization

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Technical performance for Titanium Ti-6Al-4V

Titanium Ti-6Al-4V delivers dependable strength and impact resistance for Aircraft structural components and engine parts and Precision mechanical components, helping teams move from prototype to production with confidence.

Mechanical Properties

Tensile Strength (Heat Treated)

1080 MPa

Tested to ASTM E8

Titanium Ti-6Al-4V records Tensile Strength (Heat Treated) at 1080 MPa, reinforcing its mechanical properties story.

Mechanical Properties

Tensile Strength (As-Built)

1055 MPa

Tested to ASTM E8

Titanium Ti-6Al-4V records Tensile Strength (As-Built) at 1055 MPa, reinforcing its mechanical properties story.

Mechanical Properties

Yield Strength (Heat Treated)

980 MPa

Tested to ASTM E8

Titanium Ti-6Al-4V records Yield Strength (Heat Treated) at 980 MPa, reinforcing its mechanical properties story.

Titanium Ti-6Al-4V combines Exceptional strength-to-weight ratio (45% lighter than steel) and Outstanding corrosion resistance in most environments to support Aircraft structural components and engine parts and Precision mechanical components that demand production-ready durability.

Measurement
Titanium Ti-6Al-4VBase
Standard
Tensile Strength (Heat Treated)1080 MPaASTM E8
Tensile Strength (As-Built)1055 MPaASTM E8
Yield Strength (Heat Treated)980 MPaASTM E8
Yield Strength (As-Built)945 MPaASTM E8
Flexural Strength1200 MPa—
Elongation at Break (Heat Treated)14 %ASTM E8
Elongation at Break (As-Built)13 %ASTM E8
Modulus of Elasticity114 GPaASTM E8
Fatigue Strength (10⁷ cycles)595 MPaASTM D7791
Mechanical Performance

Mechanical Properties

Titanium Ti-6Al-4V delivers dependable strength and impact resistance for Aircraft structural components and engine parts and Precision mechanical components, helping teams move from prototype to production with confidence.

Titanium Ti-6Al-4V delivers exceptional mechanical performance with excellent strength characteristics, effectively handling demanding load conditions. Its balanced mechanical profile allows it to maintain structural integrity while preventing brittleness in critical applications.

These qualities make it well-suited for Aircraft structural components and engine parts, Precision mechanical components, and Racing car suspension and engine components, providing long-term durability in demanding environments. Titanium Ti-6Al-4V maintains dimensional stability over time, ensuring consistent performance across temperature and stress variations.

This makes it a reliable choice for applications requiring precise geometries and tight tolerances across Aerospace, Automotive Racing, and Sports Equipment. Its versatility and durability allow it to perform consistently across a wide range of mechanical applications, ensuring parts maintain their integrity under repetitive stress and environmental conditions.

Titanium Ti-6Al-4V combines Exceptional strength-to-weight ratio (45% lighter than steel) and Outstanding corrosion resistance in most environments to support Aircraft structural components and engine parts and Precision mechanical components that demand production-ready durability.

Key metric

Tensile Strength (Heat Treated)

1080 MPa

Tested to ASTM E8

Key metric

Tensile Strength (As-Built)

1055 MPa

Tested to ASTM E8

Key metric

Yield Strength (Heat Treated)

980 MPa

Tested to ASTM E8

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Material Makeup

Physical Properties

Titanium Ti-6Al-4V offers consistent density and surface quality so critical features hold tolerances and downstream finishing remains predictable.

Titanium Ti-6Al-4V exhibits a density of 4.41 g/cm³ that contributes to lightweight yet durable parts. Its low moisture absorption ensures dimensional stability in varying environmental conditions.

These physical properties enable consistent part quality and predictable performance across Aircraft structural components and engine parts, Precision mechanical components, and Racing car suspension and engine components. The material's inherent characteristics minimize warpage and maintain tight tolerances throughout the part lifecycle.

For Aerospace, Automotive Racing, and Sports Equipment, these physical attributes translate to reliable production outcomes with minimal post-processing requirements, ensuring parts meet specifications straight from the build platform.

Titanium Ti-6Al-4V delivers 4.41 g/cm³ density so assemblies fit and finish without secondary rework.

Key metric

Density

4.41 g/cm³

Tested to ASTM B311

Key metric

Relative Density

≥99.9 %

Key metric

Aluminum (Al)

5.5-6.75 wt%

Tested to ASTM E1019

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Heat Performance

Thermal Properties

Titanium Ti-6Al-4V maintains dimensional stability through temperature swings, making it a reliable option for Aerospace and Automotive Racing programs that see repeated thermal cycling.

Titanium Ti-6Al-4V demonstrates excellent thermal stability with robust heat resistance, enabling it to maintain dimensional accuracy in elevated temperature environments. This thermal performance ensures parts retain their shape and mechanical properties even under thermal stress.

The material's thermal characteristics make it ideal for Aircraft structural components and engine parts, Precision mechanical components, and Racing car suspension and engine components that experience temperature fluctuations. Its ability to withstand thermal cycling without degradation ensures long-term reliability in Aerospace, Automotive Racing, and Sports Equipment.

With an operating temperature range up to 350 °C, Titanium Ti-6Al-4V provides engineers with confidence when designing parts for thermally demanding applications, from under-hood automotive components to industrial equipment exposed to heat sources.

Titanium Ti-6Al-4V stays stable through thermal cycles so fixtures and housings remain accurate.

Key metric

Melting Point

1604-1660 °C

Tested to ASTM E794

Key metric

Maximum Operating Temperature

350 °C

Key metric

Thermal Expansion (25-100°C)

9.0 ×10⁻⁶/K

Tested to ASTM E831

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Resources

Datasheets and design resources

Equip your team with certification packs, design guides, and spec sheets tailored to Titanium Ti-6Al-4V.

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Resources

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Compliance certificates

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ASTM F1472Certified
ASTM F2924Certified
ASTM F3302Certified

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Advanced Manufacturing

Built with Precision DMLS Technology

Titanium Ti-6Al-4V is manufactured using Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) technology, providing unmatched strength and precision for mission-critical applications.

DMLS Manufacturing Lab

Titanium Ti-6Al-4V is printed on EOS M-series production systems with real-time melt pool monitoring, guaranteeing aerospace-grade density and fatigue performance for tooling and end-use components.

Process Parameters

Layer Height
0.04 - 0.08 mm
Tolerance
± 0.1% (min ± 0.1 mm)
  • Build Volume: 250 × 250 × 325 mm. Large production capacity enables efficient manufacturing of multiple parts or assemblies.
  • Quality Control. In-process monitoring and batch traceability ensure consistent part quality and material properties.

Finishing Options

Heat treatmentHIP (Hot Isostatic Pressing)MachiningShot peeningSurface finishing
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Titanium Ti-6Al-4V is known for its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio (45% lighter than steel), outstanding corrosion resistance in most environments, excellent chemical resistance and durability, making it suitable for aerospace and automotive racing applications.

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