SLM® Ti-BASED ALLOYS
Ti6Al4V ELI (Grade 23)
SLM Solutions' titanium alloy Ti6Al4V ELI (Grade 23) is the high purity version of Ti6Al4V (Grade 5), the most widely used titanium-based alloy in the world. Due to its high strength, low density, and good corrosion resistance, Ti6Al4V is highly suited for production parts in the aerospace and automotive industries as well as in biomedical applications.
Material characteristics
- Good corrosion resistance
- High specific strength
- High cycle fatigue strength
- High toughness
Typical application areas
- Aerospace
- Automotive
- Medical
- Energy
TA15
TA15 is a near-alpha titanium-alloy with additives of aluminum and zirconium. The high specific strength of components made of TA15 combined with their high load-bearing capacity and temperature resistance enable them to be used for heavy-duty components in aircraft and engine construction.
Material characteristics
- Very good mechanical properties also in the high-temperature range
- High loadability even in multiaxial stress states
- High specific strength
- Good weldability
Typical application areas
- Aerospace
- Engine construction
Ti (Grade 2)
SLM Solutions' Ti (Grade 2) is a commercially pure titanium grade with excellent biocompatibility and good mechanical properties. Ti (Grade 2) is widely used in many different applications that require excellent corrosion resistance, strength, ductility, and low density.
Material characteristics
- Excellent biocompatibility
- Excellent corrosion resistance to sea water
- Good ductility
- Moderate strength
Typical application areas
- Medical
- Aerospace
- Energy
- Chemical / Petrochemical
- Heat exchanger