CNC Honing Titanium from VT machining delivers precision Titanium parts produced to your exact drawing. Honing finishes bores with abrasive stones to precise size, roundness and a cross-hatch surface, and we tune every parameter to the behaviour of Titanium, which is high strength-to-weight, biocompatible, corrosion resistant.
Process Data for CNC Honing Titanium
| Stone | Aluminium oxide or CBN |
|---|---|
| Size tolerance | Ø ±0.002-0.005 mm, roundness ≤0.002 mm |
| Surface finish | Ra 0.1-0.3 µm, 30-45° cross-hatch |
Shown for Grade 5 Titanium, the most common Titanium grade we see for CNC Honing. Typical values for Grade 5 Titanium, Annealed; confirmed on the first part.
CNC Honing Capability for Titanium
- Bore Ra to 0.1 µm
- Cross-hatch pattern
- Roundness within 0.002 mm
- Hydraulic-bore finishing
Titanium material properties, finishing options and grade notes are on our CNC Polishing Titanium page.
How CNC Honing Titanium Works
Abrasive media or tooling refine the Titanium surface in controlled stages, removing the previous step's marks until the target roughness and edge condition are reached.
We start from your supplied geometry and tolerance scheme. The setup is designed to minimise re-clamping, which protects positional accuracy across features. A first article is verified against the drawing before the balance of the batch is released.
Achievable Tolerances for CNC Honing Titanium
| Feature | Standard | Precision |
|---|---|---|
| Surface roughness | Ra 0.8 µm | Ra 0.05 µm |
| Edge break | 0.1–0.3 mm | 0.05 ±0.02 mm |
| Material removed | 0.02 mm | 0.005 mm |
| Bore roundness after honing | 0.005 mm | 0.002 mm |
| Cross-hatch angle | 45° ±10° | 45° ±5° |
| Cosmetic grade | uniform satin | mirror, no visible lines |
| Masking of datum faces | on request | standard |
Standard is what a normal quotation assumes. Precision is available on nominated features and is priced separately, because it needs extra setups, in-process gauging and CMM verification. Call out only the features that need it — blanket-tightening a drawing is the single most common reason a quote comes back expensive.
CNC Honing Tolerances & Surface Finish
Finishing brings Titanium to a defined roughness target — from a uniform satin to Ra values as low as 0.05 µm — with controlled, repeatable edge breaks.
The tightest tolerances are reserved for the features your drawing flags as critical. Share your tolerance scheme and we will confirm what is realistic before quoting.
Design Tips for CNC Honing Titanium
Small design adjustments often cut cost and lead time. Telling us the target Ra, the cosmetic faces and any masking needs lets us finish Titanium efficiently without over-processing. If you send your model early, we will return practical DFM feedback before you commit to production.
Applications of CNC Honing Titanium
Titanium parts made this way are found throughout aerospace, medical, automotive, electronics and industrial equipment. Prototype, bridge and production volumes are all welcome.
Typical Titanium Parts for CNC Honing
Illustrative examples of CNC Honing Titanium parts and the callouts that usually drive the process plan. They show the kind of work that fits this process; they are not specific customer orders.
Cosmetic housing
- Material
- Titanium
- Size
- 150 × 90 mm visible face
- Key callouts
- Uniform satin, no directional lines
- Batch
- 2,500 pcs
Grained in one direction with datum faces masked so they keep their tolerance.
Deburred stamping
- Material
- Titanium
- Size
- 40 × 25 × 1 mm
- Key callouts
- Edge break 0.05–0.15 mm, no sharp edges
- Batch
- 30,000 pcs
Vibratory finished in media sized to reach every internal cutout.
Passivated stainless fitting
- Material
- Titanium
- Size
- Ø18 × 40 mm
- Key callouts
- ASTM A967 citric passivation, no free iron
- Batch
- 5,000 pcs
Passivated after all machining, then tested with a copper sulphate check.
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Set the metal, dimensions and features, watch the 3D model update as you type, then switch to the 2D sheet to add dimensions and tolerances. Download it or send it straight to us with your RFQ.
What We Need to Quote CNC Honing Titanium
- GeometrySTEP or IGES for the 3D model, plus a PDF drawing if you have tolerance callouts. A dimensioned sketch is enough to start.
- MaterialThe exact Titanium grade and condition — temper, heat-treat state or hardness. If you are not sure, tell us the function and we will suggest one.
- QuantityPrototype count and the expected annual volume. Both change how the part is made and therefore what it costs.
- TolerancesWhich features are critical. Everything else runs to our standard tolerance, which is what keeps the price sensible.
- FinishSurface treatment, cosmetic requirements, and any faces that must be masked.
- DocumentsWhether you need a material certificate, dimensional report, FAIR or PPAP with the shipment.
Missing something from the list is not a problem — send what you have. We will come back with the specific questions rather than a generic form.
Other Metals for CNC Honing
Other Processes for Titanium
Send the drawing, the Titanium grade and the quantity. You get pricing, lead time and any DFM notes back — usually within one business day.
Request a QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
What is the typical lead time and minimum order for CNC Honing Titanium?
CNC Honing prototypes for Titanium can be produced quickly and scaled to series production. Send your drawing and quantity and we will advise lead time and any minimum order.
Can VT machining make custom Titanium parts to my drawing?
Yes. Titanium finishing 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.
Which industries use CNC Honing Titanium parts?
CNC Honing Titanium parts are used across aerospace, medical, automotive, electronics, semiconductor and general industrial sectors — anywhere precise Titanium components are required.
What is CNC Honing Titanium and how is it done?
CNC Honing Titanium refers to honing finishes bores with abrasive stones to precise size, roundness and a cross-hatch surface. Applied to Titanium — high strength-to-weight, biocompatible, corrosion resistant — VT machining produces each part to your CAD drawing, selecting parameters from your tolerance, finish and quantity requirements.