3D Printing Titanium Wire

Key Alloys for 3D Printing

1. Ti-6Al-4V (GR5)

•  Tensile Strength: 900–1100 MPa

•  Application: Aerospace components, high-strength tools

•  AM Advantage: Excellent weldability and fatigue resistance

2. Ti-6Al-4V ELI (GR23)

•  Biocompatibility: ISO 13485 compliant for medical implants

•  Low Interstitial Content: Reduces brittleness in cryogenic prints

•  Use Case: Surgical instruments and biomedical devices

3. Ti-6Al-7Nb

•  Nickel-Free Composition: Ideal for allergic-sensitive applications

•  Corrosion Resistance: Superior in body fluids and harsh environments

•  Medical/Aerospace Hybrid: Orthopedic implants and satellite components

3D Printing-Specific Properties

 Feedability Index: Based on wire straightness, surface roughness, and spooling tension

3D Printing Processes & Compatibility

1. Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM)

•  Process: GTAW/GMAW-based deposition for large-scale parts

•  Wire Diameter: 1.2–3.2 mm

•  Build Rate: Up to 5 kg/h, ideal for aerospace tooling

2. Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing (EBAM)

•  Vacuum Environment: Reduces oxidation during deposition

•  Wire Diameter: 0.8–2.4 mm

•  Application: High-precision components for defense and space

3. Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF)

•  Polymers Composite: Titanium wire core with PEEK/PEKK sheath

•  Diameter: 1.75 mm, 2.85 mm

•  Use Case: Lightweight prototypes and functional end-use parts

Applications in Additive Manufacturing

1. Aerospace & Defense

 Use Cases:

•  Large-format aircraft brackets (WAAM)

•  Engine components with complex cooling channels

•  Satellite structures with minimal material waste

•  Advantage: 30–50% weight reduction vs. traditional machining.

2. Medical & Dental

 Use Cases:

•  Patient-specific orthopedic implants (EBAM)

•  Custom dental frameworks with osseointegrative surfaces

•  Surgical guides with integrated tooling features

•  Compliance: Meets ASTM F136 and ISO 13485 for medical applications.

3. Industrial Tooling

 Use Cases:

•  Injection molding inserts with conformal cooling

•  High-temperature casting dies

•  Wear-resistant cutting tools

•  Performance: Maintains strength up to 600°C in industrial environments.

Quality Control for AM

 AM-Specific Testing:

•  Wire straightness (≤0.5 mm/m curvature)

•  Surface roughness (Ra ≤1.6 μm)

•  Dimensional stability during deposition

 Certifications:

•  ASTM F3055 (additive manufacturing standards)

•  ISO 17206 (metal AM quality management)

•  NADCAP for aerospace AM applications

 Traceability:

•  AM-specific lot tracking (build number correlation)

•  Melt pool analysis data (on request)

•  As-printed mechanical property reports

Custom Solutions for AM Providers

 Tailored Services:

•  Alloy development for specific AM processes

•  Wire surface treatment (deoxidation for improved fusion)

•  Spool geometry optimization for tangle-free feeding

 Technical Collaboration:

•  Free deposition parameter development

•  Post-processing recommendations (heat treatment, HIP)

•  Joint R&D for next-gen AM materials

Packaging & Logistics for AM

 Anti-Oxidation Packaging:

•  Vacuum-sealed with argon purge

•  Moisture-proof bags with oxygen indicators

•  Spools designed for AM machine compatibility

 Supply Chain Solutions:

•  Just-in-Time (JIT) delivery for AM production lines

•  Min. order quantity: 5 kg (standard), 1 kg (R&D samples)

•  Global shipping with AM machine compatibility assurance

Why Choose BYC Ti for 3D Printing Wire?

1. AM Expertise: 5+ years collaborating with leading AM OEMs

2. Material Consistency: <1% variation in chemical composition

3. Cost Efficiency: 20% lower than equivalent European AM wires