CNC 5-Axis Machining Ti-6Al-4V Titanium

VT machining offers CNC 5-Axis Machining for Ti-6Al-4V Titanium (UNS R56400 / R56401 (ELI) / TC4), typically supplied annealed or STA. Same alloy as Grade 5; ELI version (Gr23) is specified for implants.

CNC 5-Axis Machining Notes for Ti-6Al-4V Titanium

For a hard-to-cut grade like Ti-6Al-4V Titanium, multi-axis machining reduces the number of setups, so there are fewer re-clamps and less time spent cutting.

For estimating, a 100 × 100 × 10 mm block of Ti-6Al-4V Titanium weighs about 0.44 kg.

Starting Parameters for CNC 5-Axis Machining Ti-6Al-4V Titanium

Cutting speed (carbide)30-70 m/min
Feed per tooth0.028-0.07 mm
Spindle speed, Ø8 mm end mill1190-2790 rpm
Insert / tool classISO S — sharp PVD-coated carbide
CoolantHigh-pressure flood emulsion (70 bar+ through-tool where possible)
Thermal growth, 300 mm part, +3 °C7.9 µm (CTE 8.8 µm/m·K)

Starting values for Ti-6Al-4V Titanium, Annealed or STA; optimised on the first article.

Full material data for Ti-6Al-4V Titanium (UNS R56400 / R56401 (ELI) / TC4) is on the CNC Milling Ti-6Al-4V Titanium page.

More on CNC 5-Axis Machining Titanium

Finishing options, quality documentation and general cnc 5-axis machining guidance for all titanium grades are on our CNC 5-Axis Machining Titanium page.

Quoting CNC 5-Axis Machining Ti-6Al-4V Titanium

Send a STEP/IGES model or PDF drawing, confirm Ti-6Al-4V Titanium and its condition (we usually see it supplied annealed or STA), the quantity, critical tolerances and any finish or certificate requirements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CNC 5-Axis Machining Ti-6Al-4V Titanium and how is it done?

CNC 5-Axis Machining Ti-6Al-4V Titanium refers to five-axis machining orients the tool to complex geometry in one setup, reducing fixturing and improving accuracy. Applied to Ti-6Al-4V Titanium — high strength-to-weight, biocompatible and corrosion resistant — VT machining produces each part to your CAD drawing, selecting parameters from your tolerance, finish and quantity requirements.

Can VT machining make custom Ti-6Al-4V Titanium parts to my drawing?

Yes. Ti-6Al-4V Titanium machining is made to order from your CAD/2D drawing. Share your geometry, material grade, tolerance and quantity and we will confirm feasibility, lead time and pricing.

What surface finish is achievable on Ti-6Al-4V Titanium with CNC 5-Axis Machining?

Surface finish on Ti-6Al-4V Titanium is controlled to your specification; we confirm the achievable Ra against your callout.

What material thickness or size range suits CNC 5-Axis Machining Ti-6Al-4V Titanium?

We machine Ti-6Al-4V Titanium across a broad size range; share your part envelope for confirmation.