grade 9 titanium rod
2.Size: Diameter Φ6–Φ450mm, Length ≤ 6000mm (or customized up to 12000mm)
3.Standard: ASTM B348, ASME SB348, AMS
4928, AMS 6931, ASTM F136, ISO 5832-3
4.Type: Round bar
5.Processing Method: Vacuum melting → Forging → Hot rolling / Rotary forging → Centerless grinding / Turning → Straightening → Surface treatment
6.State: Annealed
7.Surface Treatment: Polished (bright), Turned (peeled), Centerless grinding, Sandblasted, Pickled
- Product Description
Grade 9 Titanium Rod – Premium Ti-3Al-2.5V Alloy for High-Performance Applications
High-quality grade 9 titanium rod designed to satisfy the most exacting industrial requirements is produced by Baoji Jucheng Titanium Industry Co., Ltd., a nationally renowned high-tech company with more than 20 years of specialized production experience. We can produce items with diameters ranging from Φ6mm to Φ450mm and lengths up to 12,000mm when customized. We guarantee quick delivery for projects with tight deadlines by keeping a strategic inventory of about 3,000 tons all year long. Consistent mechanical qualities are ensured by our sophisticated vacuum melting, precision forging, and rotary forging processes. Our technological team, which holds 41 utility model patents and 4 invention patents, produces rods with better cold formability and tensile strengths that are 20–50% greater than commercially pure grades.
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What Is Grade 9 Titanium Rod?
Titanium rod (Ti-3Al-2.5V) is a near-alpha titanium alloy containing 3% Aluminum and 2.5% Vanadium. Industry professionals often call it the "half-6-4" alloy.
This material solves a critical manufacturing challenge. Grade 5 offers excellent strength but proves difficult to cold form. Commercially pure grades provide superior ductility but lack necessary tensile strength for high-pressure applications.
Grade 9 bridges this gap perfectly. It delivers moderate strength with exceptional cold workability and weldability. Your fabrication costs decrease significantly compared to Grade 5 processing.
The alloy performs exceptionally well in hydraulic systems, aerospace tubing, and pressure vessels. You gain the mechanical properties you need without sacrificing manufacturability.
Technical Specifications
Parameter | Specification |
Grade | Gr9 (Ti-3Al-2.5V) |
Diameter Range | Φ6mm – Φ450mm |
Standard Length | ≤ 6,000mm |
Custom Length | Up to 12,000mm |
Standards | ASTM B348, ASME SB348, AMS 4928, ISO 5832-3 |
Type | Round bar |
State | Annealed / Cold Worked Stress Relieved (CWSR) |
Surface Finish | Polished (bright), Turned (peeled), Centerless ground, Sandblasted, Pickled |
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Manufacturing Process Excellence
Our production follows a rigorous six-stage process.
Vacuum melting ensures material purity from the start. This eliminates contamination that compromises mechanical properties.
Forging and hot rolling refine the grain structure. Your rods receive optimal metallurgical characteristics.
Rotary forging provides dimensional precision. Tight tolerances reduce your downstream machining requirements.
Surface treatment options match your exact application needs. Choose from polished, turned, ground, sandblasted, or pickled finishes.
Each grade 9 titanium rod undergoes comprehensive quality inspection. Our professional testing team verifies dimensional accuracy, surface quality, and mechanical properties before shipment.
Key Advantages for Your Applications
Superior Cold Formability
Unlike Grade 5, you can cold-form complex geometries without expensive hot-working equipment. This dramatically reduces your production costs and lead times.
Enhanced Strength Profile
You get 20-50% higher tensile strength compared to commercially pure titanium. Your designs gain structural integrity without weight penalties.
Excellent Weldability
Grade 9 welds easily with proper shielding gas protection. The heat-affected zone maintains ductility, reducing crack formation risks.
Outstanding Corrosion Resistance
Aluminum and vanadium additions enhance passive film stability. Your components resist degradation in marine, chemical, and industrial environments.
Fatigue Performance
The alloy demonstrates superior fatigue resistance under cyclic loading. Your hydraulic systems and tubular structures achieve extended service life.
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Industry Applications
Aerospace Engineering
Hydraulic tubing systems benefit from the strength-to-weight ratio. Cold formability simplifies complex routing geometries.
Marine Components
Seawater corrosion resistance combined with moderate strength suits propeller shafts and underwater fasteners perfectly.
Chemical Processing
Pressure vessels and heat exchangers utilize the corrosion resistance. The material withstands aggressive chemical environments reliably.
Medical Devices
Biocompatibility and formability make Grade 9 ideal for surgical instruments and implantable components requiring complex shapes.
High-Performance Bicycles
Frame tubing leverages the strength-to-weight advantage. Weldability enables custom geometries without heat treatment complications.
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Why Choose Baoji Jucheng Titanium
20+ Years Manufacturing Heritage
Our experience spans from raw material processing to finished equipment. You benefit from accumulated expertise across 120,000 square meters of production facilities.
Rapid Response Capability
With 3,000 tons of inventory maintained constantly, we fulfill urgent requirements quickly. Your project timelines stay on track.
R&D Partnerships
Collaborations with Tsinghua University and Northwest Nonferrous Metals Research Institute drive continuous innovation. You access cutting-edge titanium solutions.
Quality Certification
Our National High-Tech Enterprise status and "Little Giant" designation reflect rigorous quality standards. Every rod meets international specifications.
Comprehensive Support
Our technical team provides application engineering assistance. From material selection through fabrication guidance, we support your success.
FAQ
Q: What diameter tolerances can you achieve?
A: Standard tolerance is ±0.5mm for diameters under Φ100mm and ±1.0mm for larger sizes. Precision grinding achieves tighter tolerances to ±0.1mm upon request.
Q: How does Grade 9 compare to Grade 5 for welding applications?
A: Grade 9 offers superior weldability with reduced cracking risk in the heat-affected zone. While slightly lower in absolute strength than Grade 5, the ductile weld bead prevents brittleness.
Q: Can you provide material test reports?
A: Yes. Each shipment includes mill test certificates documenting chemical composition, tensile properties, and heat treatment conditions per ASTM B348 requirements.
Q: What surface finish best suits hydraulic tubing?
A: Centerless grinding provides the smoothest finish with excellent dimensional control. This minimizes turbulence in hydraulic systems and simplifies seal interface requirements.
Q: Do you offer cut-to-length services?
A: Absolutely. We cut rods to your exact specifications up to 12,000mm. This eliminates waste and reduces your handling requirements.
Contact Us for Your Rod Requirements
Ready to enhance your manufacturing with premium grade 9 titanium rod solutions? Our team stands ready to discuss your specific application requirements and provide technical recommendations. Contact us at s4@juchengti.com for quotations, technical data sheets, or engineering support.
