Ti 6Al-4V Eli (Grade 23) Machining

Ti 6Al-4V Eli (Grade 23)

Ti 6Al-4V Eli, also known as Grade 23, is a popular titanium alloy, ideal for parts that require strength and toughness while remaining lightweight. It is extremely biocompatible, making it the material of choice when fatigue and corrosion resistances are necessary. Ti 6Al-4V Eli’s higher oxygen content results in more ductility and fracture resistance than Ti 6Al-4V, but is slightly less strong.

Ti 6Al-4V Eli has a machining cost factor of 6.0 when compared to steel 12L14. It can be hot and cold formed, heat treated, annealed, forged, and aged. Ti 6Al-4V Eli is considered fairly weldable.

Industries & Applications

  • Springs
  • Dental equipment
  • Bone fixation devices
  • Biomedical implants
  • Surgical equipment

Ti 6Al-4V Eli Characteristics

TEMPER Yield Strength (ksi) Ultimate Tensile Strength (ksi) Modulus of Elasticity (ksi) Brinell Hardness (500km/10mm)

N/A

130

140

16,000

Rock C - 32

Titanium Cost Comparison

Type General Characteristics Alloy Common Applications Tolerances for a 1/2" Dia. Bar Material Cost Factor Machining Cost Factor
Titanium
High strength, light weight
Ti-6Al-4V
Aircraft and aerospace parts
Ground & polished
+/-.002
21.3 6

Common Material Cost Comparison

Type General Characteristics Alloy Common Applications Tolerances for a 1/2" Dia. Bar Material Cost Factor Machining Cost Factor
Steel
Designed for excellent machinability. Case hard only
12L14
Endless commercial products; probably more pounds used in turned products than any other bar stock
Cold drawn
0
1 1
Stainless Steel
Designed for machining, non-magnetic
303
Electronic hardware, automotive, aerospace, medical instruments, and many applications requiring corrosion resistance
Cold finished
+/- .002
1.9 2.7
Brass
Strength, corrosion and wear resistance, and excellent machinability
C35300
Well suited for parts with knurling or threading
+0015 3.5 .07
Aluminum
Designed for machining
2011
Electronic hardware, endless commercial products
Cold finish
+/-.0015
3.8 .6
Titanium
High strength, light weight, good bio-compatibility
Ti-6Al-4VEli
Medical implants
Ground & polished
+/-.002
30.2 6

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