Titanium Grade 5 is the strongest titanium alloy with good corrosion resistance and the ability to be welded. Titanium may be selected over other materials such as steel due to its ability to withstand high  and subzero temperatures. Common use cases include aerospace fasteners, turbine blades, engine components, sports equipment and marine applications.

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While Grade 2 Titanium is not as strong as Grade 5, it is lightweight and offers outstanding corrosion resistance overall, in addition to great formability.

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High speed steel (HSS) drills are excellent for Titanium so long as it is sharp, but carbide tipped drills still provide the best results and deep hole drilling. Because titanium is not a great conductor of heat, much of the heat goes into cutting tools, highlighting the need for sharp and well-maintained tools.

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Most CAM systems calculate their tool paths using what is referred to as a triangulation mesh. This means putting a virtual net over the model and using the intersecting points to calculate their tool paths. This mesh creates inaccuracies in the NC code, and in turn, your part. With CAM-TOOL’s surface calculation, your NC code is directly offset from the surfaces to ensure smooth, accurate tool paths that are true to the model. This higher accuracy NC code increases tool life, surface finish and produces more accurate parts.

When CNC machining titanium, low cutting speeds are recommended. Tool tip temperatures can be easily increased by higher cutting speeds, which can compromise tools. Other related factors include sharp tools regularly replaced at the first sign of wear, feed rates high enough to prevent work hardening and the generous use of coolant.

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CAM TOOL’s unique Surface Based Calculation for tool paths results in a superior surface finish, longer tool life, reduced machining time, prevention of machining accidents, and reduced finishing time.

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Competing CAM software that utilizes Triangular Mesh Calculation results in breakage of the spindle and tools, over-cutting, shorter tool life, substantial polishing, cutter marks on the machined surface and molds that do not fit within the tolerance level.

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Some of the factors that can make CNC machining titanium difficult are: Poor Thermal Conductivity - cutting tools end up taking the burden of heat generation. “Sticky” or “Gummy” Properties - can lead to problems with long “stringy” chips as well as creating built-up edge. Low Modulus of Elasticity - leads to spring back and chatter while machining. High Work Hardening Tendency - further increases difficulty of machining.

CAM-TOOL is a five-axis-control-machining-center compatible, high-end CAD/CAM system with a hybrid CAM engine (Polygon and Surface Calculation). This Hybrid capability enables direct machining to be applied to materials with a high degree of hardness. In addition, CAM TOOL provides a superior surface finish, longer tool life, reduced machining time and finishing time.

Titanium is very similar to most grades of stainless steel in terms of overall appearance. Titanium can be media blasted or tumbled to achieve a multitude of surface finishes. Additionally, a light, protective, coating may be applied using passivation.

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The time required to machine a typical mold component has been dramatically reduced since we added CAM TOOL as our default CAM software system. The surface finishes that CAM TOOL can produce are second to none and the machining accuracy is unparalleled to any other CAM software we’ve tested.

Grade 4 titanium is generally considered the strongest pure titanium, although the least moldable. It also has excellent corrosion resistance and outstanding ductility. Titanium is also lighter weight than some steels, such as stainless, due to its low density.