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Titanium Ti-6Al-4V vs. DMLS Ti-6Al-4V ELI Titanium
Compare Titanium Ti-6Al-4V vs. DMLS Ti-6Al-4V ELI Titanium strength, stiffness, weight and thermal properties.
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| Yield strength | 885MPasourcetypical, plate (>0.187 in), annealed, 0.2% offset | 1,100MPasourcetypical, as built, average of horizontal + vertical (M400) |
| Ultimate tensile strength | 940MPasourcetypical, plate, annealed | 1,270MPasourcetypical, as built, average of horizontal + vertical (M400) |
| Elongation at break | 16%sourcetypical, in 2 in., plate annealed | 8.7%sourcetypical at break, as built (M400) |
| Young's modulus (stiffness) | 107–122GPasourcetypical range, 20 °C | 110GPasourcesame maker and process, sibling grade: EOS Titanium Ti64 (Grade 5) on EOS M 290, as built, XY and Z, typical |
| Density | 4,430kg/m³sourcenominal | 4,400kg/m³sourcetypical part density (ISO 3369), M400 |
| Strength to weight | 200kN·m/kg | 250kN·m/kg25% higher |
| Stiffness to weight | 25.8MN·m/kg3% higher | 25MN·m/kg |
| Poisson's ratio | 0.342sourcemean of TIMET measurements | 0.342sourcewrought TIMETAL 6-4 (TIMET measurement, mean of 10); composition-level, not DMLS-measured |
| Shear modulus | 42.7GPa4% stiffer in shear | 41GPa |
| Bulk modulus | 121GPa | 116GPa |
| Speed of sound | 5,084m/s | 5,000m/s |
| Thermal | ||
| Thermal conductivity | 6.6W/m·Ksourcetypical, 20 °C, mill annealed | 6.6W/m·Ksourcebase material: wrought Ti-6Al-4V / 6-4 ELI (TIMET datasheet), 20 °C |
| Thermal expansion | 9µm/m·Ksourcetypical, mean 0-100 °C | 9µm/m·Ksourcemean 25-100 °C, ASTM E228; EOS Ti64 Grade 23 (=ELI) on EOS M 290 40 µm; condition not stated (sheet's mechanical data are heat treated) |
| 100 mm part over a 50 °C swing | 45µm growth | 45µm growth |
| Specific heat | 580J/kg·Ksourcetypical, 20 °C | 580J/kg·Ksourcebase material: wrought Ti-6Al-4V / 6-4 ELI (TIMET datasheet), 20 °C |
| Heats up and cools (diffusivity) | 2.57mm²/s | 2.59mm²/s |
| Thermal shock resistance | 3,730W/m | 4,825W/m29% more resistant |
| Melting point | 1,630–1,650°Csourcemelting range | 1,630–1,650°Csourcemelting range, wrought TIMETAL 6-4 (composition-level) |
| Max service temperature | 400°Csourceupper recommended use temperature | not sourced |
| Values for | TIMETAL 6-4 (Ti-6Al-4V Grade 5) annealed plate typical (TIMET properties manual) + TIMET datasheet TMC-0150 physical properties | EOS Titanium Ti64ELI (powder 9011-0040; ASTM F136/F3001, i.e. Grade 23) on EOS M400 SF, parameter set Ti64ELI_030_FlexM400_100, 30 µm, as built; ISO 6892-1 A14 |
Every value links to the document that states it. "Not sourced" means no citable source states it (or only a specification minimum); figures computed from it are left out too.
DMLS Ti-6Al-4V ELI Titanium is 3D printed: its properties depend on build direction and print settings; these are typical values.
Questions
Is Titanium Ti-6Al-4V stronger than DMLS Ti-6Al-4V ELI Titanium?
DMLS Ti-6Al-4V ELI Titanium is stronger: its yield strength is 1,100 MPa against 885 MPa for Titanium Ti-6Al-4V (24%).
Which is lighter, Titanium Ti-6Al-4V or DMLS Ti-6Al-4V ELI Titanium?
DMLS Ti-6Al-4V ELI Titanium is lighter: 4,400 kg/m³ against 4,430 kg/m³ for Titanium Ti-6Al-4V.
Which is stiffer, Titanium Ti-6Al-4V or DMLS Ti-6Al-4V ELI Titanium?
Titanium Ti-6Al-4V is stiffer: Young's modulus 115 GPa against 110 GPa for DMLS Ti-6Al-4V ELI Titanium, so the same part in Titanium Ti-6Al-4V deflects less under the same load.
Which is lighter for the same job, Titanium Ti-6Al-4V or DMLS Ti-6Al-4V ELI Titanium?
For the same stiffness or strength: Titanium Ti-6Al-4V is lighter for a stiff rod or tie (tension), stiff beam (bending); DMLS Ti-6Al-4V ELI Titanium is lighter for a strong rod or tie, strong beam, strong panel or plate.
| Part that must be | Titanium Ti-6Al-4V | DMLS Ti-6Al-4V ELI Titanium |
|---|---|---|
| Stiff rod or tie (tension) | lighter | 3% heavier |
| Stiff beam (bending) | lighter | 1% heavier |
| Stiff panel or plate | about equal | about equal |
| Strong rod or tie | 25% heavier | lighter |
| Strong beam | 16% heavier | lighter |
| Strong panel or plate | 12% heavier | lighter |
For the same stiffness or strength, mass scales with density over stiffness (or strength) raised to a power set by how the part is loaded: 1 for a rod in tension, 1/2 for a beam in bending, 1/3 for a panel (the standard material-selection indices).
Which conducts heat better, Titanium Ti-6Al-4V or DMLS Ti-6Al-4V ELI Titanium?
Titanium Ti-6Al-4V conducts heat better: 6.6 W/m·K against 6.6 W/m·K for DMLS Ti-6Al-4V ELI Titanium.
Which expands less with temperature?
Titanium Ti-6Al-4V expands less: 9 µm/m·K against 9 µm/m·K for DMLS Ti-6Al-4V ELI Titanium.
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