CNC Laser Cutting Grade 23 Titanium

CNC Laser Cutting Grade 23 Titanium from VT machining delivers precision Grade 23 Titanium parts made to your exact drawing. CNC fiber laser cutting follows a programmed path to cut sheet and plate with a clean, narrow kerf, with parameters tuned to Grade 23 Titanium, which is high strength-to-weight, biocompatible and corrosion resistant.

CNC Laser Cutting Capability for Grade 23 Titanium

  • High strength-to-weight
  • Biocompatible
  • Corrosion resistant
  • Tolerance to ±0.01 mm

Grade 23 Titanium Material Data

Grade 23 Titanium — typical properties, quoted for Ti-6Al-4V (Gr 5)
Density4.43 g/cm³
Tensile strength950 MPa
Yield strength (0.2%)880 MPa
Hardness334 HB / 36 HRC
Melting point1604–1660 °C
Thermal conductivity6.7 W/m·K
Thermal expansion8.6 ×10⁻⁶/K
Electrical conductivity3.1%
Machinability (C36000 = 100%)22%
Grades we runGr 1, Gr 2 (CP), Gr 5 Ti-6Al-4V, Gr 23 ELI, Gr 7, Gr 9

Published typical values for Ti-6Al-4V (Gr 5). Other grades in the family differ — the certificate supplied with your order carries the actual heat-lot figures.

Machining Grade 23 Titanium — what actually causes trouble

Heat has nowhere to go — thermal conductivity is 1/25th of aluminium, so it all goes into the tool. Low surface speed, heavy feed, flood coolant, and the cutter never stops moving.

Machining Grade 23 Titanium with CNC Laser Cutting

Grade 23 Titanium behaves predictably under CNC Laser Cutting once parameters are dialled in: machinability is difficult; low speeds, high feeds, flood coolant to manage heat, and we tune the operation accordingly.

We hold reference parameters for this grade, so repeat orders of Grade 23 Titanium run consistently from one batch to the next.

Achievable Tolerances for CNC Laser Cutting Grade 23 Titanium

CNC Laser Cutting Grade 23 Titanium — achievable tolerances
FeatureStandardPrecision
Contour dimension±0.10 mm±0.05 mm
Hole diameter±0.10 mm±0.05 mm
Kerf width0.20 mm0.10 mm
Squareness of cut edge0.5°0.2°
Heat-affected zone0.15 mm0.05 mm (N₂ assist)
Minimum hole diameter1.2 × thickness1.0 × thickness
Edge conditionlight drossburr-free, N₂ cut

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 Laser Cutting Quality & Inspection

We control quality throughout the process, not just at the end. In-process checks plus final inspection — including CMM where specified — keep every Grade 23 Titanium part to print. Inspection reports, material certificates and first-article documentation can be supplied on request.

Design Tips for CNC Laser Cutting Grade 23 Titanium

We are happy to suggest design tweaks that improve manufacturability. Keeping holes no smaller than the material thickness, allowing for kerf, and grouping features sensibly improves edge quality and nesting yield on Grade 23 Titanium. If you send your model early, we will return practical DFM feedback before you commit to production.

Secondary Operations & Finishing

Finished Grade 23 Titanium parts can move straight into secondary operations under one roof. Typical add-ons are deburring, passivation, anodising, plating, blasting, polishing and laser marking. We coordinate the whole chain so you receive complete, inspection-ready parts.

CNC Laser Cutting Tolerances & Surface Finish

Laser-cut Grade 23 Titanium holds contour tolerances around ±0.05 mm depending on thickness, with a narrow kerf and a clean, near burr-free edge.

Final tolerances are governed by the material's behaviour, wall thickness and overall stiffness. We give honest DFM feedback if a callout would be costly or better achieved another way.

Why Grade 23 Titanium?

Grade 23 Titanium is chosen when a part needs what this grade offers — it is high strength-to-weight, biocompatible and corrosion resistant. We confirm the grade and any temper or heat-treat condition with you before machining.

Applications of CNC Laser Cutting Grade 23 Titanium

Customers order CNC Laser Cutting Grade 23 Titanium components for everything from instrumentation to structural and functional assemblies. Whether you need a single prototype or recurring production volume, the same process discipline applies.

How to Order CNC Laser Cutting Grade 23 Titanium

Getting a quote is simple. Share your model, the material grade, your quantity and target tolerances. You receive a clear quotation with lead time and honest manufacturability feedback.

Finishing Options for Grade 23 Titanium

Finishing options available with this material
FinishThickness / effectWhy it gets specified
Type II anodiseColour coding, biocompatible
Type III anodiseAnti-galling for threaded and sliding parts
PassivationASTM F86 for implant-grade parts
Electropolish5–20 µm removedRemoves the machining layer for medical use
Deburr / edge break0.05–0.3 mmAll parts unless the drawing says otherwise
Bead blastRa 1.6–3.2 µmUniform matt finish, hides tool marks
Laser markingPart number, lot code, data matrix
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What We Need to Quote CNC Laser Cutting Grade 23 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 Grade 23 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What surface finish is achievable on Grade 23 Titanium with CNC Laser Cutting?

Laser cutting leaves a clean cut face on Grade 23 Titanium with a small heat-affected zone; most parts need little secondary finishing.

What is CNC Laser Cutting Grade 23 Titanium and how is it done?

CNC Laser Cutting Grade 23 Titanium refers to cNC fiber laser cutting follows a programmed path to cut sheet and plate with a clean, narrow kerf. Applied to Grade 23 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.

Why is Grade 23 Titanium a good choice for CNC Laser Cutting?

Grade 23 Titanium is high strength-to-weight, biocompatible and corrosion resistant, which makes it well suited to CNC Laser Cutting. We tune the process to the alloy so the finished Grade 23 Titanium cutting part meets your dimensional and functional requirements.

Can VT machining make custom Grade 23 Titanium parts to my drawing?

Yes. Grade 23 Titanium Grade 23 Titanium cutting 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.

How clean are the edges produced by CNC Laser Cutting on Grade 23 Titanium?

Laser cutting leaves Grade 23 Titanium with a narrow kerf and a clean, near burr-free edge and only a small heat-affected zone.