Looking for reliable CNC Punching Titanium? VT machining manufactures Titanium parts to tight tolerances and consistent quality. Titanium is high strength-to-weight, biocompatible, corrosion resistant, so the process is set up specifically for the material.
CNC Punching Capability for Titanium
- Sheet thickness 0.5–6 mm
- Hole position repeatability ±0.10 mm
- Punch/die clearance set per material
- Louver, emboss and tap-extrude tooling
Titanium Material Data
| Density | 4.43 g/cm³ |
|---|---|
| Tensile strength | 950 MPa |
| Yield strength (0.2%) | 880 MPa |
| Hardness | 334 HB / 36 HRC |
| Melting point | 1604–1660 °C |
| Thermal conductivity | 6.7 W/m·K |
| Thermal expansion | 8.6 ×10⁻⁶/K |
| Electrical conductivity | 3.1% |
| Machinability (C36000 = 100%) | 22% |
| Grades we run | Gr 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.
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.
How CNC Punching Titanium Works
A CNC turret presses hardened punches through the Titanium sheet into matching dies. Punch-to-die clearance is set as a percentage of thickness so the cut edge stays clean and burr is minimal.
Every job begins from your CAD model or 2D drawing. Fixturing and tool paths are planned so the most critical dimensions are produced in the most rigid, repeatable setup. Critical dimensions are checked on the first part and monitored through the run.
Achievable Tolerances for CNC Punching Titanium
| Feature | Standard | Precision |
|---|---|---|
| Hole position across sheet | ±0.15 mm | ±0.10 mm |
| Hole diameter | ±0.10 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Overall blank size | ±0.20 mm | ±0.10 mm |
| Minimum hole | 1.0 × thickness | 0.8 × thickness |
| Hole-to-edge distance | 2.0 × thickness | 1.5 × thickness |
| Burr height | 0.08 mm | 0.03 mm (deburred) |
| Sheet thickness range | 0.5–6.0 mm | 0.5–3.0 mm |
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.
Secondary Operations & Finishing
We complete Titanium components with the secondary steps your drawing calls for. We arrange heat treatment, surface treatment, marking and assembly as needed. Tell us the final spec and we will plan the full route so parts arrive ready to use.
CNC Punching Tolerances & Surface Finish
Punched Titanium holds hole-position repeatability around ±0.10 mm across the sheet, with consistent hole quality when punch/die clearance is matched to the gauge.
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.
Working with Titanium
Titanium offers a useful combination of properties: it is high strength-to-weight, biocompatible, corrosion resistant. Those characteristics shape how we approach punching — from tool and parameter selection to work-holding and coolant.
If your application is sensitive to alloy condition, we agree the specification in writing and document it. Stock is sourced from reputable suppliers so what you order is what you receive.
Design Tips for CNC Punching Titanium
A few design choices make a real difference to cost and quality. Keeping hole-to-edge and hole-to-hole distances at least 1.5–2× thickness avoids distortion and tearing in punched Titanium. If you send your model early, we will return practical DFM feedback before you commit to production.
CNC Punching Quality & Inspection
Consistent quality comes from disciplined process control. Critical dimensions on Titanium parts are checked in-process and verified at final inspection using calibrated instruments and, where required, CMM measurement. Full documentation — dimensional reports, mill certs, FAIR — is available when your programme needs it.
Applications of CNC Punching Titanium
CNC Punching of Titanium supports parts across aerospace, medical, automotive, electronics, semiconductor, energy and general industrial sectors. We scale from one-off prototypes to ongoing production while holding the same quality.
How to Order CNC Punching Titanium
Ordering Titanium parts is straightforward. Provide the drawing, material, quantity and any certification needs. Our engineers reply — in English — with feasibility, pricing and a realistic lead time, usually within one business day.
Parts We Have Run in Titanium
Three representative CNC Punching Titanium jobs, with the callouts that actually drove the process plan. Yours will differ — these are here so you can judge whether your part is in our range before you spend time on an RFQ.
Shim washer
- Material
- Titanium
- Size
- Ø20 / Ø10 × 0.5 mm
- Key callouts
- ID/OD ±0.05 mm, burr < 0.03 mm
- Batch
- 25,000 pcs
Clearance set at 6% of thickness per side to keep the burr under spec without deburring.
Louvred cover
- Material
- Titanium
- Size
- 350 × 200 × 1.2 mm
- Key callouts
- Louvre height 4 ±0.3 mm
- Batch
- 2,000 pcs
Louvre tooling forms and cuts in one hit; the direction is set by the airflow spec.
Cable tray section
- Material
- Titanium
- Size
- 1,000 × 150 × 1.5 mm
- Key callouts
- Slot pattern ±0.15 mm
- Batch
- 600 pcs
Nested two-up along the sheet; scrap drops below 12%.
Finishing Options for Titanium
| Finish | Thickness / effect | Why it gets specified |
|---|---|---|
| Type II anodise | — | Colour coding, biocompatible |
| Type III anodise | — | Anti-galling for threaded and sliding parts |
| Passivation | — | ASTM F86 for implant-grade parts |
| Electropolish | 5–20 µm removed | Removes the machining layer for medical use |
| Deburr / edge break | 0.05–0.3 mm | All parts unless the drawing says otherwise |
| Bead blast | Ra 1.6–3.2 µm | Uniform matt finish, hides tool marks |
| Laser marking | — | Part number, lot code, data matrix |
No drawing yet? Build one in the browser.
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 Punching 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 Punching
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
Does CNC Punching Titanium require dedicated tooling?
Punching uses programmable turret tooling; standard tools cover most patterns, with special tools added for unique forms.
How clean are the edges produced by CNC Punching on Titanium?
Punched Titanium edges are clean when punch/die clearance is correct; we set clearance to the gauge and can add deburring if specified.
Can VT machining make custom Titanium parts to my drawing?
Yes. Titanium Titanium punching 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 material thickness or size range suits CNC Punching Titanium?
Punching suits Titanium sheet roughly 0.5–6 mm thick, with clearance matched to the gauge.
Which industries use CNC Punching Titanium parts?
CNC Punching Titanium parts are used across aerospace, medical, automotive, electronics, semiconductor and general industrial sectors — anywhere precise Titanium components are required.
What is the typical lead time and minimum order for CNC Punching Titanium?
CNC Punching 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.