Titanium Machining
Titanium doesn't like heat. It doesn't like light chip loads. It doesn't like dull inserts. Get any of those wrong and you cook a tool or scrap a part. It's not our first titanium job.
Where titanium belongs
Aerospace airframe and engine components, defense actuator parts, subsea equipment where weight matters, medical/orthopedic devices, and specialty oil & gas components in extreme environments where the strength-to-weight ratio pays back the material cost.
How we control the alloy's temperament
Sharp coated carbide (or PCD for high-volume Grade 5 work). Aggressive chip load — titanium hates light cuts that generate heat without removing it. Flood coolant, generously. Rigid setups; titanium's modulus is only ~half of steel so parts flex under lighter loads than expected. Chip evacuation matters — titanium chips are a fire risk if they pack.
Documentation aerospace and defense customers want
Full material traceability by heat and lot on every job. First-article layout and CMM verification. Customer-specific quality plans supported. ITAR-controlled prints stay in-shop under NDA.
Parts we machine
- Aerospace brackets and structural fittings
- Defense actuator components
- Subsea equipment components
- Medical and orthopedic devices (with certification)
- Specialty O&G components
- Prototypes and small-batch production
Frequently asked questions
What titanium grades do you machine?
Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V) is the workhorse, followed by Grade 2 (CP titanium), Grade 9, and Grade 23 (ELI) for medical/aerospace applications.
Can you handle ITAR-controlled aerospace/defense titanium work?
Yes — ITAR-controlled prints stay in-shop under NDA with customer-specific document control.
What tolerances do you hold on titanium?
±0.0005" routine on critical features. Tighter with the right fixture and setup. Surface finish measured to spec.
Ready for a quote?
Tell us what you need — bring a print or a sample photo and specs. For emergency and rig-down work, call (936) 291-7827.