Titanium powder grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V) is a titanium alloy powder containing, by weight, approximately 6 per cent aluminium and 4 per cent vanadium. The alloy combines high strength with low density and good corrosion resistance. This makes it suitable for demanding lightweight construction applications and additive manufacturing.
Opposite Pure titanium, grades 1 and 2 Ti-6Al-4V offers significantly higher strength. NMD Metalpowders can help you select a powder grade that is suited to your manufacturing process and the required component properties.
Technical specifications and grain sizes
- High strength-to-weight ratio: Of interest for high-load components where the component mass needs to be reduced.
- Good corrosion resistance: Suitability for corrosive environments depends on the specific medium, its concentration and the operating temperature.
- Material properties that can be influenced: Heat treatments can help to relieve internal stresses and adjust ductility.
- Particle shape: Particles that are as spherical as possible help to improve flowability and ensure an even application of the powder.
- Typical grain size ranges: 10–45 µm, 15–45 µm, 20–53 µm, 45–90 µm or 63–120 µm – depending on the process used and the requirements of the plant.
The appropriate size fraction is determined on the basis of the production system and the intended application. In addition to particle size, the chemical composition, the particle size distribution and traceable batch data are important selection criteria.
Grade 5 titanium powder in additive manufacturing
Ti-6Al-4V is one of the established titanium materials used for the additive manufacturing using metal powders. Suitable powder grades enable the production of complex geometries, lightweight lattice structures and functionally integrated components. This makes it possible to realise designs that would be extremely costly to produce using conventional methods.
The properties of the finished component result from the interplay between powder quality, process parameters, orientation during fabrication and post-processing. Strength, fatigue behaviour and surface quality must therefore be assessed in the context of the respective manufacturing process.
Applications of Ti-6Al-4V
Aerospace
In the Aerospace Ti-6Al-4V is used for lightweight components that are subject to mechanical stress. Additive manufacturing opens up further possibilities for weight-optimised mountings and structural components. Material and process qualification are determined by the requirements of the component in question.
The automotive industry and motor sport
For the Automotive industry In the world of motor sport, Grade 5 titanium is particularly of interest where low mass and high load-bearing capacity are required. Powder-based processes support the development of bespoke components, functional prototypes and specialised small-batch production runs.
Medical technology
Ti-6Al-4V is also used in medical technology due to its mechanical properties and biocompatibility. A distinction must be made between Grade 5 of Ti-6Al-4V ELI, also known as Grade 23. The ELI variant has lower limit values for certain impurity elements. The appropriate grade depends on the requirements of the medical device, the manufacturing process and the necessary certification.
Enquire about Grade 5 titanium powder from NMD Metalpowders
Grade 5 titanium powder combines high strength with the potential for lightweight construction and versatile processing options. NMD Metalpowders offers you many years’ experience in the metal powder industry and access to an international network of suppliers. We can advise you on material selection and assist with professional procurement in line with your technical specifications and required quantities.
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