Nikon SLM Materials
Titanium
Titanium
Explore a range of high-performance titanium alloys tailored for demanding applications. Ti6Al4V ELI (Grade 23), the high-purity version of the widely used Ti6Al4V (Grade 5), offers exceptional strength, low density, and excellent corrosion resistance, making it ideal for aerospace, automotive, and biomedical applications. TA15 is a near-alpha titanium alloy with aluminum and zirconium, known for its high specific strength, load-bearing capacity, and temperature resistance, making it perfect for heavy-duty components in aircraft and engine construction. Ti (Grade 2) is a commercially pure titanium grade offering excellent biocompatibility, corrosion resistance, and mechanical properties, suitable for a wide range of applications.
Titanium
Ti6Al4V ELI (Grade 23)
Nikon 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
Application Examples
- Aerospace
- Automotive
- Medical
- Energy
Parts Example
Brake Caliper
Titanium
Ti (Grade 2)
Nikon 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
Application Examples
- Medical
- Aerospace
- Energy
- Chemical / Petrochemical
- Heat exchanger
Ti6Al4V ELI (Grade 23)
Titanium
Ti6Al4V ELI (Grade 23)
Nikon 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
Application Examples
- Aerospace
- Automotive
- Medical
- Energy
Parts Example
Brake Caliper
Ti (Grade 2)
Titanium
Ti (Grade 2)
Nikon 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
Application Examples
- Medical
- Aerospace
- Energy
- Chemical / Petrochemical
- Heat exchanger
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