Titanium’s hardness, low thermal conductivity, and reactivity make it one of the most difficult materials to machine, generating high cutting forces and extreme heat that cause rapid tool wear and compromised surface finish. Poor chip evacuation can lead to damage and inconsistent machining performance.
Exactaform’s carbide and HSS tooling solutions are designed to withstand the intense heat and cutting demands of titanium machining, offering exceptional wear resistance, improved heat dissipation, and optimised cutting geometries. Whether for aerospace pylons or high-performance automotive components, our tools ensure precision, efficiency, and tool longevity in demanding applications – key across a wide range of industrial applications of titanium, especially in lightweight design-focused sectors.
Titanium’s toughness, low thermal conductivity, and complex machining characteristics make cutting tool selection critical to achieving both high-quality machined components and extended tool life. The right cutting tools ensure precision, efficiency, and longevity, preventing common challenges like built-up edge formation and excessive heat generation.
Selecting the correct cutting tools improves process stability and machining efficiency - crucial for managing the effects of titanium’s reactivity and achieving optimal results.
Titanium’s high strength-to-weight ratio and heat resistance make it a critical material in aircraft manufacturing, especially in sectors demanding lightweight design and durable materials.
Titanium is used in high-performance and motorsport applications, where durability and heat resistance are essential.
As a metal known for its high hardness scale rating, titanium’s mechanical properties ensure long-lasting performance and reliability across industrial applications of titanium.
Titanium is used in the aerospace, automotive, and other high-performance engineering industries for its combination of strength, durability, and corrosion resistance, making it essential in industries requiring lightweight and high-performance materials.
Exactaform provides bespoke tooling solutions for titanium machining, specialising in carbide and HSS tools. Our specials ensure precision, extended tool life, and optimised machining performance for aerospace and automotive applications.
With over 45 years of expertise, Exactaform delivers high-performance carbide and HSS cutting tools for titanium machining. Our technical team provides expert advice, ensuring precision, efficiency, and durability in aerospace and automotive titanium applications.