Ti 6al-4v Titanium Bar
The 6Al-4V titanium bar is a high-performance titanium alloy bar, with its main components being titanium (approximately 90%), aluminum (6%), and vanadium (4%), hence the name 6Al-4V. This titanium alloy is the most widely used in industrial applications today, praised for its excellent strength, corrosion resistance, and lightweight properties, earning it the title of the "king of titanium alloys."
The 6Al-4V titanium bar is suitable for aerospace, medical, marine engineering, chemical equipment, and high-end consumer goods sectors, meeting the demands of various extreme environments.
Chalco 6Al-4V titanium bar hot-selling stock sizes
| Product | Diameter(inch) | Length(inch) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.25" 6al 4v titanium bar grade 5 | 0.25" | 144" |
| 0.375" 6al 4v titanium bar grade 5 | 0.375" | 144" |
| 0.5" 6al 4v titanium bar grade 5 | 0.5" | 144" |
| 0.625" 6al 4v titanium bar grade 5 | 0.625" | 144" |
| 1" 6al 4v titanium bar grade 5 | 1" | 144" |
| 1.75" 6al 4v titanium bar grade 5 | 1.75" | 144" |
| 2" 6al 4v titanium bar grade 5 | 2" | 144" |
| 2.5" 6al 4v titanium bar grade 5 | 2.5" | 144" |
| 2.75" 6al 4v titanium bar grade 5 | 2.75" | 144" |
| 3" 6al 4v titanium bar grade 5 | 3" | 144" |
| 4" 6al 4v titanium bar grade 5 | 4" | 144" |
| 4.5" 6al 4v titanium bar grade 5 | 4.5" | 144" |
| 4.75" 6al 4v titanium round bar grade 5 | 4.75" | 144" |
| 5" 6al 4v titanium round bar grade 5 | 5" | 144" |
| 5.5" 6al 4v titanium round bar grade 5 | 5.5" | 144" |
| 6" 6al 4v titanium round bar grade 5 | 6" | 144" |
| 6.5" 6al 4v titanium round bar grade 5 | 6.5" | 144" |
| 6.75" 6al 4v titanium round bar grade 5 | 6.75" | 144" |
| 7" 6al 4v titanium round bar grade 5 | 7" | 144" |
| 7.5" 6al 4v titanium round bar grade 5 | 7.5" | 144" |
| 8" 6al 4v titanium round bar grade 5 | 8" | 144" |
Chalco 6Al-4V titanium bar tolerances
At Chalco, we place great emphasis on precision and quality, consistently adhering to strict tolerance standards. Our titanium bars, particularly the 6Al-4V alloy titanium bars, are manufactured in strict compliance with industry tolerance requirements, ensuring that each product meets the highest specifications.
From diameters ranging from 0.25 inches to 4.5 inches, we maintain strict dimensional control, demonstrating our commitment to providing reliable, high-performance materials.
| Product | Diameter (in) | Tolerance(inch) |
|---|---|---|
| 6al-4v titanium round bar | 0 - 0.25" | +/- 0.005" |
| 6al-4v titanium round bar | 0.25" - 0.3125" | +/- 0.005" |
| 6al-4v titanium round bar | 0.3125” - 0.4375" | +/- 0.006" |
| 6al-4v titanium round bar | 0.4375" - 0.625" | +/- 0.007" |
| 6al-4v titanium round bar | 0.625" - 0.875" | +/- 0.008" |
| 6al-4v titanium round bar | 0.875" - 1" | +/- 0.009" |
| 6al-4v titanium round bar | 1" - 1.125" | +/- 0.010" |
| 6al-4v titanium round bar | 1.125" - 1.25" | +/- 0.011" |
| 6al-4v titanium round bar | 1.25" - 1.375" | +/- 0.012" |
| 6al-4v titanium round bar | 1.375" - 1.5" | +/- 0.014" |
| 6al-4v titanium round bar | 1.5" - 2" | +/- 1/64" |
| 6al-4v titanium round bar | 2" - 2.5" | + 1/32" |
| 6al-4v titanium round bar | 2.5" - 3.5" | + 3/64" |
| 6al-4v titanium round bar | 3.5" - 4.5" | + 1/16" |
Features of 6Al-4V titanium bar
High strength and lightweight: 6Al-4V titanium bar has a tensile strength of 895-930 MPa (annealed) and can reach over 1100 MPa with heat treatment. Its density is 4.43 g/cm³, about 40% lighter than steel, while maintaining strength close to high-strength steel, making it ideal for aerospace and high-end equipment.
Versatile performance: Heat treatment allows adjustment of 6Al-4V titanium bar properties, such as improving fracture toughness with β-annealing or increasing strength above 1100 MPa with solution aging. However, bars thicker than 25mm may show uneven performance.
Corrosion limitations: While highly resistant to most environments, 6Al-4V titanium is susceptible to damage in HF, concentrated HCl, or high-temperature chlorinated media, and may suffer from stress corrosion cracking in chloride-containing marine environments..
Machining difficulty: 6Al-4V titanium bar has low thermal conductivity and high strength, causing tool wear. It requires low-speed cutting, specialized tools, and coolant. Hot working temperature should be controlled between 500-700°C, while cold working needs multiple annealing.
Medical irreplaceability: Due to its biocompatibility, 6Al-4V titanium is ideal for orthopedic implants like artificial joints, with its low elastic modulus (113 GPa) reducing stress shielding.
Fatigue resistance: 6Al-4V titanium bar has a fatigue strength of 510-620 MPa, making it suitable for high-frequency dynamic loads like aircraft landing gears and engine blades.
The collaboration fields of 6Al-4V titanium bar
Aerospace
Aircraft structural components: 6Al-4V titanium bar is commonly used for manufacturing key structural components such as landing gears, fuselage frames, and wing spars due to its high strength, low density, and excellent corrosion resistance.
Engine parts: Used for turbine blades, compressor disks, and high-stress engine components in high-temperature environments.
Spacecraft components: Widely used in rocket engines and satellite structures.
Medical
Orthopedic implants: 6Al-4V titanium bar is used for manufacturing artificial joints (e.g., hip and knee joints), bone screws, plates, and other implants due to its good biocompatibility and mechanical properties.
Dental implants: Used in the manufacture of dental implants, offering good stability and corrosion resistance.
Chemical and Marine Engineering
Corrosion-resistant equipment: In the chemical industry, 6Al-4V titanium bar is used to produce corrosion-resistant pipelines, pumps, valves, and towers, especially in environments involving strong acids, alkalis, or saltwater.
Marine engineering: Used in manufacturing offshore platforms and ship components, providing effective resistance to seawater corrosion.
Automotive
Lightweight components: 6Al-4V titanium bar is used to manufacture automotive suspension systems, brake systems, and engine parts, reducing overall vehicle weight and improving performance.
High-performance racing: Commonly used in motorsports for manufacturing key components like drive shafts and wheel hubs.
Energy
Nuclear power equipment: Used to produce reactor structural parts, cooling system components, etc., capable of withstanding high temperatures and radiation.
Oil drilling equipment: Used for making drilling tools and downhole equipment, offering excellent wear resistance and corrosion resistance.
Sports Equipment
High-end sports gear: 6Al-4V titanium bar is used in the manufacture of golf clubs, tennis rackets, bicycle frames, and other high-end sports equipment, offering high strength and lightweight properties.
6Al-4v vs 6al-4v Eli
Chemical composition: 6Al-4V has a higher oxygen content (≤0.3%), while 6Al-4V ELI strictly controls impurity content, especially oxygen (≤0.15%), offering higher purity.
Impurity content: 6Al-4V has higher impurity levels, which may affect material performance; 6Al-4V ELI has very low impurity content, significantly enhancing mechanical properties and corrosion resistance.
Mechanical properties: 6Al-4V has a yield strength of approximately 803 MPa and tensile strength around 900 MPa, suitable for most industrial applications. 6Al-4V ELI has a higher yield strength (around 900 MPa) and better tensile strength (around 950 MPa), offering superior performance.
Fatigue strength: 6Al-4V has good fatigue strength but is less effective in high-cycle fatigue and stress corrosion environments compared to 6Al-4V ELI. The latter performs better in these conditions, ideal for high-reliability applications.
Corrosion resistance: 6Al-4V has good corrosion resistance but is slightly less effective than 6Al-4V ELI in certain environments. 6Al-4V ELI performs better in high-temperature, high-salt, or high-humidity environments, making it ideal for marine and aerospace applications.
Heat treatment properties: 6Al-4V can be heat-treated to enhance strength and hardness with mature, cost-effective processes. 6Al-4V ELI shows more significant heat treatment effects but requires stricter process control due to its low impurity content.
Applications: 6Al-4V is widely used in aerospace, medical orthopedic implants, and the automotive industry. 6Al-4V ELI is more suitable for high-performance applications like high-end medical devices, aerospace, and marine engineering.
Cost: 6Al-4V is more cost-effective and suitable for most industrial applications. 6Al-4V ELI is more expensive due to complex production processes, designed for applications requiring extremely high performance.
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What services can Chalco provide?
Free sample delivery: Samples are provided based on customer requirements for testing and verifying the product's performance, dimensions, and suitability.
Custom processing: Offering custom services for various sizes, shapes, and surface treatments according to customer needs. We can perform cutting, turning, milling, drilling, and other processing as required.
Heat treatment services: Chalco provides heat treatment services tailored to different applications, such as solution aging and annealing, ensuring the titanium bar meets the desired strength and performance requirements.
Surface treatment: Offering various surface treatments such as pickling, polishing, sandblasting, etc., to enhance the corrosion resistance, appearance, and performance of 6Al-4V titanium bars.
Quality control and testing: Chalco strictly adheres to quality control standards, conducting comprehensive mechanical performance tests, chemical composition analysis, and dimension inspections to ensure the product meets industry standards.
Technical support: Providing comprehensive technical consulting and support, assisting customers in selecting the most suitable 6Al-4V titanium bars for their applications and addressing potential technical issues during processing and use.
