Titanium processing is not only more demanding but also more limited than most other metal materials. This is because the metallurgical properties and material properties of titanium alloys can have a serious impact on the cutting action and the material itself. However, if you select the right tool and use it correctly, and optimize the machine and configuration to the best conditions for titanium machining, you can meet these requirements. And get satisfactory high performance and perfect titanium parts. Many of the problems encountered in traditional titanium metal processing are not inevitable. As long as the influence of titanium properties on the processing process is overcome, success can be achieved.
The various properties of titanium make it a highly attractive part material, but many of its properties also affect its machinability. Titanium has an excellent strength-to-weight ratio, which is usually only 60% of the density of steel. Titanium has a lower modulus of elasticity than steel, so the texture is harder and the deflection is better. Titanium is also superior to stainless steel in corrosion resistance and has low thermal conductivity. These properties mean that titanium will produce higher and more concentrated cutting forces during processing. It is prone to vibrations that cause tremors during cutting; Moreover, it is also easy to react with the cutting tool material during cutting, thereby increasing the wear of the crater. In addition, its thermal conductivity is poor, and since the heat is mainly concentrated in the cutting zone, the tool for processing titanium must have high heat hardness.
