Tackling Titanium

摘要

What are the most difficult titanium alloys to machine and why? Part manufacturers often complain about Ti5A15Mo5V3Cr (Ti5553) and TilOV2Fe3Al (Til023). This is because these alloys are closer to the beta state than others, and, therefore, have an even higher strength. However, the real challenge is that because Ti6Al4V (Ti64) dominates so much of the market, any other alloy creates a challenge because people don't have comprehensive data or experience to guide them through the machining process. This can cause a lot of growing pains.