Titanium Scrap

Titanium alloys are a type of metal that are primarily composed of titanium, which is a transition metal renowned for its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio and superior corrosion resistance. These alloys have become increasingly popular in various industries, such as aerospace, medical implants, automotive, and sports equipment, due to their versatility. Furthermore, they can be molded into complex shapes with ease.

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AllTi Alloys has a primary focus on buying "Ready to Process" titanium scrap alloys.

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Titanium Scrap Types

Bulk Weldable Titanium Scrap

This category includes more significant pieces of titanium that are ideal for welding into new products. Specifically, it finds widespread use in the aerospace and marine industries, where titanium's exceptional strength-to-weight ratio is indispensable. These pieces are often remnants from production processes or decommissioned equipment, meticulously collected to be repurposed into high-strength, lightweight components.

Titanium Feedstock Scrap

This term encompasses the raw material leftovers, which can be recycled back into usable forms of titanium. It is a cost-effective input for manufacturers, reducing the need for freshly mined resources and supporting environmental sustainability. This scrap type includes offcuts, sheet trimmings, and defective items from the production line, offering a valuable resource for creating new, high-quality titanium products.

Turnings and Chips

Generated during the machining of titanium parts, these small pieces accrue from cutting, drilling, and milling processes. Despite their size, turnings and chips are highly valuable for recycling, as they can be collected and melted down to produce new titanium items. This ensures minimal waste in production, aligning with sustainable manufacturing practices. These by-products are essential for industries looking to optimize resource efficiency and contribute to a circular economy.

Titanium Casting Scrap

This type of scrap arises primarily from the casting process, including defective parts that didn't meet quality standards and excess material trimmed away during the process. Despite its origin, it holds significant value as it can be remelted and reused to create new cast products. It offers a sustainable solution for managing waste in the titanium casting industry.

Titanium Powder Scrap

Generated during the powder metallurgy process, this scrap is precious in modern manufacturing techniques. It can be effectively reused in processes such as 3D printing or sintered into new shapes, providing a versatile material for creating complex components with minimal waste.

Sponge Titanium Scrap

Refers to porous titanium, which serves as a precursor material in producing ingots or other titanium forms. Due to its high reactivity and the cost-intensive process of making titanium sponges, recycling this material back into the production chain is economically and environmentally beneficial, helping reduce the overall impact of titanium production.

Titanium Pellet and Block Scrap

Similar to other specific forms of titanium scrap, these are leftover or used pieces of titanium that can come in various sizes and conditions. These pellets and blocks can be recycled or repurposed from manufacturing processes, end-of-life products, or excess material. Their utility is determined by their size and condition, with potential uses ranging from being remelted for casting to serving as feedstock for additive manufacturing processes, thereby contributing to the circular economy in the titanium industry.

Titanium Sheet Scrap

This type of scrap comes from the excess or leftover pieces of titanium sheets used in various aerospace, marine, and automotive applications. Sheets are flat, thin pieces of titanium that can be cut and shaped for specific uses. Recycling titanium sheet scrap is highly efficient for producing new sheets or other titanium products.

Titanium Ingot Scrap

Titanium ingots are large, solid pieces of titanium that result from the initial smelting process. Ingot scrap is typically remelted to produce various titanium goods, ensuring the metal's valuable properties are not wasted.

Titanium Billet Scrap

A billet is a metal bar partially processed but not yet formed into its final shape. Titanium billet scrap comes from the billeting process and can be recycled to produce new billets or other forms of titanium products through further processing.

Titanium Bar Scrap

This scrap consists of leftover pieces or offcuts from titanium bars, which are long pieces of titanium that may be round, square, or have other profiles. Bar scrap is valuable for recycling because it can be quickly melted down and reformed.

Titanium Tube Scrap

This scrap results from the manufacturing and cutting of titanium tubes. It includes pieces of tubes that are not of the required length or diameter for specific applications. Recycling tube scrap helps manufacture new tubes or other titanium-based products.

Titanium Rod Scrap

Rods are similar to bars but are precisely round. Rod scrap comes from excess or defective titanium rods used in various industries. These scraps are valuable for remelting and reshaping into new rods or other titanium items.

Titanium Plate Scrap

Plate scrap comes from titanium plates, which are thicker than sheets and used in various structural applications. Leftover or unused portions of plates can be recycled into new plates or other titanium forms through melting and processing.

Titanium Wire Scrap

Generated during the production or cutting of titanium wire, this scrap comprises thin strands or pieces of titanium wire that are too short or off-spec for the intended use. Wire scrap is precious for recycling because it can be melted down and redrawn into new wire or other titanium products.

Titanium Alloys and Grades

CPTi Grade 1

This is the softest titanium with the highest ductility and good cold formability. It has excellent resistance to corrosion. This grade is typically used for architectural and marine applications.

CPTi Grade 2

Known for its balance between strength and ductility. This grade is slightly stronger than Grade 1 but still maintains good weldability and corrosion resistance. It's commonly used in aerospace, industrial, and marine applications.

CPTi Grade 3

This grade offers higher mechanical strength compared with Grades 1 and 2, with less formability. It's suitable for fabrication of corrosion-resistant parts.

CPTi Grade 4

The strongest of the commercially pure titanium grades, Grade 4 maintains good toughness and is used in aerospace and industrial applications.

CPTi Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V)

This is the most widely used titanium alloy, known for its high strength, light weight, and exceptional corrosion resistance. It's used extensively in aerospace, medical, and marine environments.

CPTi Grade 7

Contains palladium, enhancing its corrosion resistance, especially in reducing environments. This grade is used in chemical processes and production equipment components.

CPTi Grade 11

Similar to Grade 1 but with palladium added for increased corrosion resistance, making it suitable for applications involving acids and saltwater.

Ti 6-2-4-2

A high-strength alloy used in high temperatures, offering a good balance of weldability, stability, and toughness.

Ti 6-2-4-6

This alloy provides excellent strength and creep resistance at elevated temperatures and is used in aerospace and engine components.

Ti 10-2-3

High strength-to-weight ratio and corrosion resistance make this alloy suitable for high-speed airframes.

Ti 5-5-5-3

Known for its high strength, significant toughness, and resistance to stress corrosion cracking, this alloy is used in airframes and jet engines.

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