Titanium in Aerospace Industry

Titanium is essential in aerospace due to its strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, and high-temperature stability. It’s ideal for making aircraft, spacecraft, and key components. Titanium is used in airframes, engines, hydraulic systems, and fuel pipelines, covering nearly every critical aerospace area.

Chalco, a supplier of high-quality titanium products, offers a range of titanium plates, rods, tubes, and aerospace materials. With expert products and services, Chalco supports the aerospace industry's innovation and demanding applications.

Aerospace titanium plate

Titanium alloy plate is a strong, lightweight, and corrosion-resistant material, perfect for aerospace parts and medical tools. With excellent strength and reliability, it can withstand extreme temperatures, making it ideal for commercial aircraft and helicopters.

Aerospace titanium tube

• OD:0.16” – 8”
• Wall:0.02” – 0.4”
• Length:39”- 236” or Customized
• Surface: Anodizing, pickling, polishing, brushing
• Features: High strength, corrosion resistance, high temperature resistance, light weight
• Application: Aircraft hydraulic system, fuel line, exhaust system.
• Specification: AMS-4941, AMS4942, BMS-7-21, DMS-1872, 1874, 1898, AMS-4943, 4944, 4945, DMS-2241, B50TF35, PWA-1260

Aerospace titanium bar

• Diameter:0.125” – 8”
• Length:12” - 236” or Customized
• Surface: Anodizing, pickling, polishing, brushing
• Features: High strength, corrosion resistance, high temperature resistance.
• Application: Aircraft structural parts, fasteners, engine shafts.
• Specification: AMS-4928, 4930,4965, 4967, MIL-T-9047, AMS-T-9047, ASTM-F-367, AMS-4978, ASTM-B-348

Aerospace titanium foil

Aerospace titanium wire

Titanium solutions for aerospace components

Fuselage structure

Titanium is widely used in aerospace fuselage structures due to its excellent strength-to-weight ratio and corrosion resistance, making it ideal for areas subjected to high loads and harsh environments. For example:

• Wing frame: Titanium alloys, such as Ti-6Al-4V, are commonly used for wing beams and reinforcements, reducing weight while enhancing strength and durability.
• Skin panels: In high-corrosion areas, such as aircraft flying over oceans, Ti-3Al-2.5V alloy skin panels offer significant corrosion resistance advantages.

Engine components

Aerospace engines operate under extreme high-temperature and high-pressure conditions, which demand superior material performance. Titanium plays a crucial role in these engines due to its high-temperature strength and creep resistance:

• Compressor blades and discs: Titanium alloys, such as Ti-6Al-4V, are widely used in key compressor components for their high strength and heat resistance.
• Turbine casing: Titanium's lightweight properties help reduce overall engine weight while improving fuel efficiency.

Landing gear system

Landing gear systems must withstand extremely high impact and fatigue loads while maintaining low weight. Titanium alloys provide an ideal solution in this regard:

• Support structures: High-strength titanium alloys, such as Ti-10V-2Fe-3Al, are used in key landing gear components, significantly enhancing durability and impact resistance.
• Fasteners: Titanium alloy bolts and bearings meet fatigue requirements from repeated takeoffs and landings, while reducing maintenance frequency.

Hydraulic systems and pipelines

Titanium exhibits excellent compressive strength and corrosion resistance in aerospace hydraulic systems, making it ideal for high-pressure fluid pipelines and fittings:

• Thin-walled pipes: Ti-3Al-2.5V titanium alloy is widely used in hydraulic and fuel transmission systems due to its weldability and fatigue resistance.
• Fitting components: Titanium fittings are lightweight, able to withstand hydraulic shocks, and highly corrosion-resistant, making them key parts of hydraulic systems.

Spacecraft components

Spacecraft operate in extreme environments, and titanium is the preferred material due to its radiation resistance, corrosion resistance, and high-temperature performance:

• Support structures: Titanium is used in the main frames of satellites and spacecraft, able to withstand the intense vibrations during launch and orbital flight.
• Propulsion system components: Titanium alloys, such as Ti-6Al-2Sn-4Zr-2Mo, are used in high-temperature combustion chambers and propulsion pipelines to ensure reliable operation under high pressure and temperature.

Fasteners

Titanium alloy fasteners are widely used in aerospace for connecting components due to their high strength, light weight, and corrosion resistance:

• Bolts and nuts: Ti-6Al-4V fasteners effectively reduce the weight of the airframe while ensuring structural stability.
• Rivets: Titanium alloy rivets are particularly suitable for high-stress, high-corrosion environments, such as fuel tanks and outer skins.

Antenna and electronic components

Titanium's low density and excellent mechanical properties make it an ideal material for aerospace electronic enclosures and antenna supports:

• Antenna support rods: Ti-3Al-2.5V titanium wire is used to create lightweight, high-strength antenna support structures.
• Electronic device enclosures: Titanium's corrosion resistance and electromagnetic interference shielding enhance the reliability of electronic equipment.

Chalco's specialized aerospace titanium products

Large diameter thick wall seamless titanium pipe

Material: Titanium/Titanium alloy

Outer diameter: 168-630mm

Length: ≤12500mm

Production process: Forging + Tube rolling

Processing services: Bending, welding, uncoiling, cutting, punching

Standards: ASME SB338, ASME SB861, ASME SB163, ASTM B163

Grades: Gr1, Gr2, Gr3, Gr4, Gr5, Gr7, etc.

Large diameter thick-walled seamless titanium tubes are known for their strength, corrosion resistance, and high-temperature performance, achieved through a combination of forging and tube rolling processes.

• High strength and low density: Meets high load requirements while remaining lightweight.
• Excellent corrosion resistance: Ideal for marine environments and extreme weather conditions.
• Outstanding machinability: Easy to bend, weld, and process, suitable for custom complex components.

Large diameter thick-walled seamless titanium tubes are widely used in aerospace, standing out in key components due to their high-performance features:

• Hydraulic system pipelines: Titanium tubes are widely used in hydraulic systems for high-pressure and extreme temperature applications, such as Gr2 and TA2 alloys for hydraulic oil or fuel transmission.
• Propulsion system components: Large diameter titanium tubes are used in rocket engine propulsion pipelines, with Gr5 and TC4 alloys being ideal for high-pressure, high-temperature conditions.
• Structural support components: Titanium tubes serve as key support structures in spacecraft frames, providing high rigidity and shock resistance while significantly reducing weight.
• Cooling systems: Titanium tubes are used as coolant channels in high-temperature environments, offering corrosion resistance and improving heat exchange efficiency.
• Fuel and oxidizer pipelines: Titanium tubes ensure safety and efficiency in aerospace fuel delivery systems, especially for liquid oxygen and other highly corrosive media.

Large diameter titanium bar

Material: Titanium/Titanium alloy

Diameter: 200-600mm

Length: ≤6000mm

Production process: Forging + Precision machining

Processing services: Cutting, turning, drilling, custom machining

Standards: AMS 4928, AMS 6931, ASTM B348

Grades: Gr1, Gr2, Gr5, Gr7, etc.

Large diameter titanium bars are produced using advanced forging techniques, ensuring uniform microstructure and excellent mechanical properties, offering the following advantages:

• High strength and low density: Meets high load and lightweight requirements.
• Excellent corrosion resistance: Suitable for long-term use in harsh environments.
• Good machinability: Ideal for turning, drilling, and other high-precision machining needs, easily adaptable to various component designs.

Chalco's large diameter titanium bars, known for their high strength, excellent corrosion resistance, and high-temperature performance, are widely used in several core components of the aerospace industry:

• Aerospace engine shafts: High-strength titanium alloys like Gr5 and TC4 reduce weight and enhance durability in engine shafts.
• Airframe components: Large diameter titanium bars provide high strength and fatigue resistance for load-bearing parts like joints and bearing seats, often in TA2 and TC4 alloys.
• Landing gear: Titanium bars in alloys like Ti-10V-2Fe-3Al ensure high strength and toughness for landing gear shafts and support rods under impact and fatigue loads.
• Spacecraft frames: Titanium bars offer rigidity and lightweight support for spacecraft frames, ensuring reliability during launch and operation.
• Fuel and propulsion: Large diameter titanium bars, often in Gr7 alloy, ensure sealing and stability in high-temperature, high-pressure propulsion system components.

Chalco large diameter titanium forged rings

Outer diameter range: 700mm to 9000mm

Maximum weight: 40 tons

Maximum thickness: 800mm

Maximum height: 1500mm

Chalco large diameter titanium forged rings typically have the following characteristics:

• Large size support: A wide range of sizes to meet the needs of various large equipment and structural components.
• Outstanding mechanical properties: High strength and low density ensure reliability and lightweight performance under high stress conditions.
• Strong machinability: Supports various post-processing options, facilitating complex structural design requirements.
• Superior corrosion and high-temperature performance: Suitable for high-temperature, high-pressure, or corrosive environments, ensuring long-lasting stable operation.
• Advanced production process: Combines forging and rolling techniques to deliver products with high density and excellent mechanical properties.

Applications of large diameter titanium forged rings in the aerospace field:

• Aerospace engine casings: Titanium forged rings, like Ti-6Al-4V, are used in turbine and compressor casings, offering high strength, heat resistance, and weight reduction.
• Aircraft fuselage frames: Used in the main frames and support rings, providing strength, corrosion resistance, and durability for extreme loads.
• Spacecraft components: Titanium rings support launch vibrations and maintain stability in orbit.
• Gas turbines: Used in high-temperature components like insulation and pressure rings, offering durability and lightweight benefits.
• Missile and defense structures: Titanium rings are used in missile casings and propulsion systems for strength and weight reduction.

Why choose Chalco as your aerospace titanium supplier?

Extensive stock

Chalco offers a diverse titanium inventory, including standard products like bars, tubes, and plates, ensuring quick delivery for medium and small-sized materials. For large forgings and custom sizes, Chalco provides tailored solutions.

High-quality products

Chalco strictly follows international standards such as ASME, ASTM, and AMS, ensuring that titanium materials meet or exceed the stringent requirements of the aerospace industry.

Equipment Strength: World-class manufacturing capabilities

Chalco is equipped with world-class large-scale forging and machining equipment to meet the manufacturing needs of complex structures and high-performance titanium materials in the aerospace field.

• 100MN die forging hydraulic press: one of the world's most powerful forging equipment, capable of producing oversized titanium bars and rings, ensuring the density and mechanical properties of the forged parts.
• Φ15,000mm seamless ring rolling equipment: a world-leading seamless rolling device, capable of manufacturing titanium forged rings with an outer diameter of up to 9 meters and a thickness of up to 800 millimeters, used in the core components of aircraft engines and spacecraft.
• 25,000-ton free forging press: efficiently produces large-diameter titanium bars and forgings, ensuring excellent microstructure and mechanical properties.
• CNC high-precision machining center: capable of precision cutting, welding, and surface treatment, providing high-precision machining support for complex titanium alloy components.Quick Quote

Customized services and technical support

Chalco not only provides standardized products but also offers tailored titanium solutions based on customer requirements.

• Custom-shaped parts: supports customization of various special-shaped parts, special alloys, and non-standard specifications.
• Technical support: a professional team provides comprehensive support, including material selection advice, process optimization, and performance improvement.
• After-sales service: includes post-delivery performance monitoring, processing technical support, and problem-solving, ensuring customers have no concerns.