Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V) — Machining & Properties
Typical properties, what Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V) is like on a machine tool, what it gets used for, and the tolerance and finishes we hold on it — from a shop that actually machines it, not a datasheet aggregator. Every figure here drives our own calculators.
Machining Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V)
Machinability is rated difficult — a genuinely demanding material — rigid setups, premium tooling and conservative parameters, with cycle time and tool wear to match. Titanium’s low thermal conductivity concentrates heat at the cutting edge. Correct coolant application, sharp carbide tooling and conservative cutting parameters are essential — Grade 5 and Grade 23 in particular demand rigorous tool change intervals to maintain dimensional consistency.
Our standard achievable tolerance on Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V) is ±0.010mm under normal conditions, with tighter tolerances on critical features agreed at quotation. Standard finishes: Anodise Type II, electropolish. Full material traceability with MTR and CoC documentation on every order.
Typical applications
Aerospace fittings and brackets, motorsport fasteners, performance bicycle components.
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Other titanium grades we machine: Grade 1 (CP) · Grade 2 (CP) · Grade 23 (Ti-6Al-4V ELI) · Grade 9 (Ti-3Al-2.5V) — all 50 grades.
Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V) — FAQ
What is the density of Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V)?
4.43 g/cm³ (typical). That is 4430 kg/m³ — our metal weight calculator uses exactly this figure for Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V).
What is the tensile strength of Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V)?
Typically 950 MPa. Treat it as a typical value, not a specification — the Material Test Report supplied with your order states the actual certified figures for the batch.
Is Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V) easy to machine?
Its machinability is rated difficult — a genuinely demanding material — rigid setups, premium tooling and conservative parameters, with cycle time and tool wear to match.
What is Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V) used for?
Typical applications: Aerospace fittings and brackets, motorsport fasteners, performance bicycle components.
What tolerance can be held when machining Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V)?
Our standard achievable tolerance on Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V) is ±0.010mm under normal conditions (ISO 2768-f general tolerancing). Tighter tolerances on critical features can be agreed at quotation for specific geometries.
Can Dalloway machine Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V)?
Yes — we machine Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V) in-house on 3, 4 and 5-axis milling and CNC turning, from single prototypes to production, with MTR and CoC documentation standard. Typical finishes: Anodise Type II, electropolish.
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