A-Powder Ti-6Al-4V Grade 5 — Titanium Powder for AO Metal Printers
Ti-6Al-4V Grade 5 titanium powder.
The workhorse titanium alloy of laser powder bed fusion: high strength at low weight, good corrosion resistance and a long track record in aerospace and engineering parts.
What it is
Typical use
General titanium parts and prototypes where Grade 23 ELI’s extra toughness is not required.
On an AO Metal printer
AO Metal A30, A50 and A100 are open systems: every process parameter is exposed and there is no approved-material list, so you load this 15–53 µm powder like any other qualified alloy. Our materials engineer shares recommended starting parameters, which you then tune on your own printer.
This alloy is reactive. Run it only under argon on a machine set up for it, and follow the powder-handling, grounding and fire-safety practices for reactive metal powders.
Powder data
Powder
| Material | Ti-6Al-4V Grade 5 titanium alloy |
|---|---|
| Designation | UNS R56400 · Ti64 |
| Particle size (PSD) | 15–53 µm |
| Chemistry | Full chemistry of your lot, including oxygen and iron, on its COA |
| Country of origin | China |
| Package | 10 kg sealed container |
How to use it
- Store sealedKeep the container closed, dry and at room temperature until you load the printer. Reseal it after each use.
- Sieve before loadingPass the powder through a sieve before it goes into the printer, and every time you reuse powder recovered from a build.
- Load the dispenserFill the printer's powder dispenser, close the chamber and purge it with argon before the first layer.
- Start from our parametersOur materials engineer shares recommended starting parameters for this alloy; every value stays open for you to tune.
- Recover the restAfter the build, collect the unfused powder, sieve it and return it to a sealed container for the next job.
Wear a respirator, gloves and a lab coat when handling metal powder. Fine titanium and aluminium powders are combustible: keep them away from ignition sources and clean up only with a vacuum rated for metal powder. The safety data sheet comes with every order. See the full printing workflow →
Ordering
- Made to order — ships in 6–8 weeks; the exact date is confirmed by email after you order.
- One 10 kg sealed container per unit — $1,265 ($126.50/kg), with the lot certificate of analysis on request.
- 100 kg and more — ask for a volume quote.
- Orders are placed and supported in the US by Additive Plus, AO Metal’s sales and service partner: card, PayPal or purchase order; tax-exempt certificates accepted.
Made in China. If your program requires US- or allied-origin material, ask us before ordering.
Questions
What is the difference from Grade 23 ELI?
Grade 5 has wider oxygen and iron limits; Grade 23 ELI tightens them for more ductility. Your lot’s full chemistry is on its certificate of analysis.
Can I use it for implants?
No. It is sold for research, prototyping and industrial use and is not certified for implantable medical devices.
Other powders
Printing Ti-6Al-4V Grade 5 for the first time?
Tell us the part and the printer, and our materials engineer will send starting parameters and answer questions before you order.