Material

Food Safe Titanium

Food safe titanium (Ti-6Al-4V) is a lightweight, non-magnetic, corrosion-resistant alloy with high strength, offered with food-contact documentation, suited to food-processing parts that need strength at moderate temperatures.

Manufacturing processes

LMMSLM / DMLS 

About

Food safe titanium (Ti-6Al-4V) combines high strength, low density, excellent corrosion resistance, and non-magnetic behavior, with continuous service up to roughly 300–350 °C. It tends to gall, so it isn’t recommended for sliding wear.

Food-contact suitability depends on migration testing and documentation; these should be confirmed according to intended use.

Food safe titanium is a good option for food-processing components, tooling, and fixtures that need strength and light weight.

Technical Details

Accuracy
±0.2% (lower limit of ±0.2 mm)
Density
4.4 g/cm³
Min. wall thickness
1 mm

Technical Properties

Tensile strength
900 - 1370 MPa
Tensile modulus
110000 - 120000 MPa
Tensile elongation
4 - 15%
Default layer height
0.04 mm
Default infill
100%
Embossing
min. 1 mm
Engraving
min. 1 mm
Interlocking parts
Yes
Warping risk
Low
Maximum printing dimensions
250 × 250 × 300 mm

Finishes

  • Standard
  • Glass Blasted
  • Corundum Blasted
  • Deburred, Glass & Corundum Blasted

Properties

  • Chemical resistant
  • Strong
  • Heat resistant
  • Food safe
  • Corrosion resistant
  • Functional
  • Water resistant

Colors