At Brindley Metals our goal is to help clients find the perfect products. This could be common things like steel sheets or specialist ones like thin aluminium foils. We also work with a selection of partners to supply things like titanium forged and machined parts. Whatever you need, we are confident we can help you to order it.
A metal suitable for all kinds of needs
What we want to do below is look at some of the most common titanium parts you can find, including ones made using forging and machining. However, before that we just want to mention a few key things about the metal.
Firstly, titanium is one of the most popular materials in the world for applications that require corrosion resistance. Whether it is pure grades or alloys, the metals can resist it effectively. There are even grades specifically for withstanding harsh environments such as marine settings and contact with strong chemicals and acids.
Secondly, titanium is strong but very light. It can compete with high strength materials like steel with the additional benefit of reducing the weight. So, it is the perfect option for applications where people need to keep things light to maximise performance.
Finally, the metal is impressive aesthetically. In some cases it can compare really nicely to precious metals in this regard.
High quality parts
Titanium forged and machined parts come in all shapes and sizes. The forgings can vary in size as well as geometry. There are some products that are relatively simple such as bars discs, and rings. However, there are also more complex ones like hollows, hubs, rotor shafts and dies.
There is plenty of choice if you do need forgings. However, a pro tip is to keep your designs as near to net as possible. A lot of people tend to order basic parts like discs and bars. They then do secondary machining to alter them to the final shape for use. However, this adds extra time to the whole production process. It would be more efficient to order parts as close to what you need from the outset.
Machining gives you a huge amount of choice when you choose titanium. There are relatively few limitations here. It all comes down to the quality of the equipment and tooling, plus the skill of the machinists. So, you can order a massive range of parts.
There are lots of common things you can order when you need titanium machined parts. For example, it could be flanges for pipe fittings and more. Or, it could even be things like screws and fittings like gaskets.
Titanium is also the perfect choice for an array of specialist products. For example, many aerospace parts are made from it, including landing gear. It is great for pressure vessels too. While these may be more niche applications, it is still the common, favourite material.
Ordering titanium forged and machined parts
At Brindley Metals we appreciate that titanium is often the best choice for these parts. We supply a wide range of grades to ensure we can cater for different needs here. This includes pure grades 1-3 as well as grade 5 (the most common alloy), grade 7, and high strength grade 9.
As we said above, our service doesn’t end with ordering the raw materials. You can also work with us to order the parts you need. Simply let us know what you have in mind and we can find an expert to handle the forging or machining for you. This could even be prototyping.
So, if you want titanium forged and machined parts, speak to us. You can choose bespoke flanges, simple products, or complex ones for a wide range of applications.