Material | Characteristics | 3D Printing Considerations | Typical Applications |
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Ti-13V-11Cr-3Al (TC11) | High strength, improved corrosion resistance, moderate density | Requires high-temperature printing and controlled cooling | Aerospace components, high-performance engine parts |
Ti-3Al-8V-6Cr-4Mo-4Zr (Beta C) | Beta titanium alloy with excellent toughness and ductility | Optimized printing with controlled cooling to retain beta phase | Aerospace, automotive high-stress applications |
Ti-5Al-2.5Sn (Grade 6) | Lightweight with a good strength-to-weight ratio | Standard printing settings with precise thermal control | Medical implants, lightweight structures |
Ti-5Al-5V-5Mo-3Cr (Ti5553) | High strength and fatigue resistance | Requires advanced printing techniques and controlled heat treatment | Aerospace, sports equipment, structural applications |
Ti-6.5Al-1Mo-1V-2Zr (TA15) | Improved strength and ductility with good high-temperature performance | Needs high temperature and post-sintering for proper microstructure | Aerospace components, high-stress structural parts |
Ti-6Al-2Sn-4Zr-2Mo | Enhanced creep resistance with moderate strength | Requires precise thermal management and controlled cooling | Aerospace, turbine components, industrial applications |
Ti-6Al-2Sn-4Zr-6Mo | Higher strength with improved high-temperature performance | Requires specialized printing equipment and post-processing heat treatment | Aerospace, high-performance components |
Ti-6Al-4V (TC4) | Excellent balance of strength, ductility, and corrosion resistance | Standard titanium printing practices; controlled environment necessary | Aerospace, biomedical implants, marine applications |
Ti-6Al-4V ELI (Grade 23) | Extra-low interstitial variant with superior toughness and biocompatibility | Requires precision printing and careful heat treatment | Medical implants, aerospace, high-performance components |
Ti-6Al-7Nb | Niobium-modified for improved strength and lower modulus | Optimized printing to manage thermal gradients and phase retention | Biomedical implants, aerospace components |
Ti-8Al-1Mo-1V (Grade 20) | Increased aluminum content for higher strength and stability | Requires high-temperature printing and controlled cooling | Aerospace, industrial components, high-temperature applications |
Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) | Widely used standard grade with excellent mechanical properties | Optimized printing environment recommended; standard post-processing | Aerospace, automotive, medical devices |
CP-Ti (Grade 1-4) | Commercially pure titanium with excellent corrosion resistance and ductility | Lower printing temperatures; requires careful control to prevent oxidation | Chemical processing, architecture, consumer products |
Ti-15V-3Cr-3Sn-3Al | High strength and toughness with excellent fatigue resistance | Requires advanced printing methods and controlled cooling for microstructure retention | High-performance aerospace and engineering components |