A Ti-6Al-7Nb titanium connector is specified when strength has to be delivered at low weight or in a corrosive environment. Ti-6Al-7Nb titanium connector for hydraulics work is produced here with low speed, high pressure coolant machining of titanium with controlled tool engagement. The sections below describe what is held on the drawing, how the part is made and what arrives with the shipment.
The parts that matter most are the interfaces: bores, sealing faces, threads and mounting patterns. Those are held to ±0.02 mm, verified against the drawing, and recorded before anything is packed.
Specification
| Process | Low speed, high pressure coolant machining of titanium with controlled tool engagement |
|---|---|
| Material / configuration | Ti-6Al-7Nb titanium |
| Size / capacity | 120 × 80 × 30 mm envelope |
| Tolerance | ±0.02 mm |
| Surface finish | as machined, passivated or anodised |
| Application | connector for hydraulics |
| Inspection | Dimensional report, material certificate, first article report on request |
| Lead time | 7–15 working days for samples, 3–4 weeks for production |
| Minimum order | 1 piece for prototypes, from 50 pieces for production pricing |
Manufacturing process
The operation sequence is decided before the first chip is cut: roughing to leave even stock, semi-finishing, then low speed, high pressure coolant machining of titanium with controlled tool engagement as the final operation. That order is what keeps ±0.02 mm stable as the batch runs and the machine warms up.
Material is purchased against a certificate and checked on receipt, so the composition is known before any cutting starts. Work in progress is identified by part number and operation, and the finished parts are deburred, cleaned and protected before they leave the machine area.
Typical applications
Most of the work supplied in this category falls into the following examples.
- Aircraft structural brackets.
- Orthopaedic implants and instruments.
- Motorsport suspension parts.
- Chemical process fittings.
- Marine hardware.
Quality control and documentation
Every batch is measured against the drawing with calibrated equipment, and results are recorded against the part number rather than kept on a scrap of paper.
Material certificates to EN 10204 3.1, dimensional reports and first article inspection reports are issued with the shipment where the application requires them. Calibration dates and measurement uncertainty are recorded alongside every result.
Ordering, lead time and packaging
Quotations are returned within one working day of a complete drawing package. Lead time is quoted from drawing approval, not from the date of enquiry.
Frequently asked questions
Why is titanium expensive to machine?
Heat stays in the cutting edge instead of leaving with the chip, so tool life is short and speeds are low. Cutting time per part is several times that of aluminium.
Is material traceability provided?
Yes. Mill certificates with heat numbers are supplied with every batch, and parts can be marked for individual traceability where the industry requires it.
Can you supply material and inspection certificates?
Yes. Material certificates to EN 10204 3.1, full dimensional reports, first article inspection reports and, where required, PPAP or AS9102 documentation are issued with the shipment.
To discuss connector requirements, send the model and the drawing with the quantities required. Feedback on manufacturability is given free of charge before any order is placed.
