Guide / Titanium Machining

Machining Titanium Alloys

Cutting Ti-6Al-4V and other titanium grades

Ti-6Al-4V Parameters

OperationSFM (Carbide)Feed per toothDOC
Rough Milling100-1500.05-0.12mm1-5mm
Finish Milling150-2000.03-0.08mm0.2-0.5mm
Turning (Rough)120-1800.15-0.3mm/rev1-4mm
Drilling60-1000.03-0.08mm/rev-

Critical Tips

Use high-pressure coolant (40-70 bar) directed at cutting zone. Never stop feeding in cut. Maintain constant chip load.