--- title: Machining Titanium in Reno: Grades and Behavior | Wolf Machine url: https://wolfmachinenv.com/materials/titanium/ business: Wolf Machine & Fabrication, Inc. address: 4812 Longley Ln, Reno, NV 89502 phone: (775) 359-5570 hours: Shop Monday-Friday 7:00 am-3:30 pm; closed Saturday and Sunday type: Metal and plastic fabrication and machining (custom and CNC machining, welding, metal and plastic fabrication, gearbox and part repair, align boring, metal spray) --- [Photo: Stock photo: a milling machine cutting metal under coolant spray] - [Home](https://wolfmachinenv.com/) - [Materials we machine](https://wolfmachinenv.com/materials/) - Titanium # Titanium: grades, uses and how it machines We machine titanium at our Reno shop. It is strong, light and corrosion resistant, and it cuts slowly because it holds heat in the tool and tends to gall, so it is machined with low speeds, sharp tools and steady feeds. Stock photo: a milling machine cutting metal under coolant spray Our services list includes titanium screws made for a food processing plant, which is a good picture of titanium work: small, precise parts where the metal's strength and corrosion resistance matter most. For a plain answer on whether we machine it, see the question page. This page explains the metal. ## At a glance - We machine titanium at our Reno shop - Titanium screws made for a food processing plant - Commercially pure and Ti-6Al-4V as general grades - Strong, light and corrosion resistant - Slow, careful cutting with sharp tools Love working with these guys, and gal. Great customer service and knowledgeable skill base. They have helped with many big projects and have always pulled though when our machines went down. JoHannah W. ยท Google review, March 2017 [Leave us a Google review](https://search.google.com/local/writereview?placeid=ChIJVWVOfCI_mYARibcFMPsDEKc) ## Grades, as general education Titanium comes in commercially pure grades (grades 1 to 4) and in alloys. The grades below are general knowledge from published sources, not a list of what is in stock. | Grade | What it is | Known for | |---|---|---| | Grade 2 (commercially pure) | Unalloyed titanium | Excellent corrosion resistance, formable | | Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V) | Alloy with aluminum and vanadium | High strength, the most common alloy | | Grade 9 | Ti-3Al-2.5V | Strong and easier to form than grade 5 | ## Why titanium cuts slowly Titanium is a poor conductor of heat, so the heat from the cut stays at the cutting edge instead of leaving with the chip. It also tends to stick to the tool, a problem known as galling, and the chip can ignite if fine dust builds up, so cuts are kept wet. The usual practice is low cutting speed, a steady, positive feed, sharp tools and plenty of coolant. A tool that dwells in the cut or rubs causes the damage, so a firm setup matters. That slower process is why titanium parts take more machine time than the same part in steel. ## What to tell us Give the grade if you know it, the drawing or sample, the quantity and the surface finish needed. Titanium bar is bought to the grade you name, and the finish and hardness callouts should be on the print. Send the quote request or call [(775) 359-5570](tel:(775)%20359-5570). To compare with another corrosion-resistant metal, read about [stainless steel](https://wolfmachinenv.com/materials/stainless-steel/), and see the question page [can you machine titanium](https://wolfmachinenv.com/faq/can-you-machine-titanium/) for the short answer. ### Sources - [Titanium alloys (overview)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Titanium_alloys) (2026-10-18) ### Where titanium parts are used - Screws, studs and fasteners - Shafts and pins that must resist corrosion - Fittings and parts for chemical and food service - Light, strong machined parts - Parts that contact salt water or acids ### How to send us the job Tell us the material if you know it, the quantity and when you need it, then attach the drawing or photos. We review requests during shop hours and call or email with questions. [Request a quote](#quote) [What to put on a drawing](https://wolfmachinenv.com/guides/what-to-put-on-a-drawing/) ### Talk to the shop [(775) 359-5570](tel:(775)%20359-5570) | Monday to Friday | 7:00 am - 3:30 pm | |---|---| | Saturday and Sunday | Closed | [Request a quote](#quote) ### Related - [Can you machine titanium?](https://wolfmachinenv.com/faq/can-you-machine-titanium/) - [Stainless steel](https://wolfmachinenv.com/materials/stainless-steel/) - [Food processing and dry product plants](https://wolfmachinenv.com/industries/food-and-dry-product-plants/) - [Custom machining](https://wolfmachinenv.com/services/custom-machining/) - [Materials we machine](https://wolfmachinenv.com/materials/) ### Terms on this page [Surface finish (Ra)](https://wolfmachinenv.com/glossary/surface-finish-ra/) [The full glossary](https://wolfmachinenv.com/glossary/) ## Other materials [Tool steels](https://wolfmachinenv.com/materials/tool-steels/) [Aluminum](https://wolfmachinenv.com/materials/aluminum/) [Brass](https://wolfmachinenv.com/materials/brass/) [Bronze](https://wolfmachinenv.com/materials/bronze/) [Copper](https://wolfmachinenv.com/materials/copper/) [Plastics](https://wolfmachinenv.com/materials/plastics/) [Stainless steel](https://wolfmachinenv.com/materials/stainless-steel/) [Steels and steel alloys](https://wolfmachinenv.com/materials/steel-and-steel-alloys/) ## Questions people ask Still have a question? Call [(775) 359-5570](tel:(775)%20359-5570), Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. ### Why is titanium used for screws? It is strong for its weight and resists corrosion, so it suits fasteners that see moisture or chemicals. ### What is Ti-6Al-4V? It is the most common titanium alloy, with 6 percent aluminum and 4 percent vanadium. It is much stronger than commercially pure titanium. [Photo: Stock photo: a lathe turning a bar, hot chips flying] ## Request a quote Tell us what you need, attach a drawing or photos of the part, and we will get back to you during shop hours. Free consultations; prompt estimates. [Call (775) 359-5570](tel:(775)%20359-5570) - From your specifications, drawings or samples. We can also assist you in designing your product or part. - Free consultations and prompt estimates - Stands behind the work: Our rates are very competitive and our quality is second-to-none. Wolf Machine stands behind the work we perform. - Company accounts: all major credit cards, or we can open an account for your company Shop hours Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. Send your request any time and we will get back to you during shop hours. Stock photo: a lathe turning a bar, hot chips flying