Overview
XCM CNC supports single-piece titanium prototyping with ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 aligned systems and imported machines from brands such as DMG and Mazak, using the same tolerance logic for the prototype that would later be used for production.
During the sample stage, we confirm the likely TC4 or TA2 route, the critical features, and the inspection path to the drawing before deciding whether the design is ready for a pilot build. Sample lead time is typically 3-7 days from 1 piece, and the route is suited to high-strength, corrosion-resistant titanium parts that need design validation and revision iteration.
Key Capabilities
Machining Parameters
- Materials: TC4 / Ti-6Al-4V, TA2 / CP Titanium, project grades by drawing review
- Tolerance: +/-0.003 mm (+/-0.00012 inch), IT5 or IT6 accuracy, +/-0.01 mm shaft and bore fits, with h6 and H7 available
- Surface Finish: Ra 3.2 um milled, Ra 1.6 um precision, Ra 0.8 um turned or bored
- GD&T: Coaxiality 0.012 mm, runout 0.01 mm, cylindricity 0.011 mm
- Max Size: Milling 3000 x 1600 x 1400 mm, turning diameter 1250 x 2000 mm
- Surface Treatment: Passivation, bead blasting, polishing, laser marking by drawing review
- Thread: M1.4-M220, NPT, BSP, G, PT
- Prototype: MOQ 1 piece, sample lead time 3-7 days, and the same tolerance logic used for production
Prototype Lead Time for Sample Runs
Titanium prototype planning can start from MOQ 1 piece with a 3-7 day sample route before pilot decisions are made. For critical structures, +/-0.003 mm features and 0.015 mm positional targets are confirmed with sample data before production feasibility is assumed.
Revision Iteration for Design Validation
Titanium design updates can recheck 0.012 mm coaxiality and 0.01 mm hole position after each revision loop. When the grade changes between TC4 and TA2, thin-wall springback changes, or the fixture route moves, the datum plan, allowance, and reinspection items move into the next prototype loop together.
Fit Verification for Low-Volume Trials
Titanium pilot samples can verify H7 holes, h6 shaft positions, and Ra 0.8 um fit surfaces before low-volume release. For brackets, housings, and interface parts that need assembly confirmation, 0.02 mm flatness and 0.015 mm position tolerance are checked feature by feature on the CMM against the drawing datum.
Surface Trials Before Pilot Approval
Titanium pilot approval can compare Ra 1.6 um functional faces with passivation or bead blasting on selected zones before repeat orders are released. The sample stage also checks whether the surface-protection route changes the critical dimensions before the project shifts from the 3-7 day prototype pace to the normal 10-15 day schedule.
Specifications
| Product Name | Cost-Effective Titanium CNC Prototype Machining |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | XCM CNC |
| Factory Location | Shenzhen, Guangdong, China |
| Quality System | ISO 9001, ISO 13485, IATF 16949, GJB9001C |
| Machining Process | CNC prototype machining |
| Material | Titanium |
| Material Grade | TC4 / Ti-6Al-4V, TA2 / CP Titanium, project grades by drawing review |
| Tolerance | +/-0.03 mm standard CNC machining tolerance |
| Precision Tolerance | +/-0.003 mm for selected critical features by drawing review |
| Surface Roughness | Ra 3.2 um milled, Ra 1.6 um precision, Ra 0.8 um turned or bored |
| Surface Treatment | Passivation, bead blasting, polishing, laser marking by drawing review |
| Max Part Size | Milling 3000 x 1600 x 1400 mm / Turning diameter 1250 x 2000 mm |
| Inspection | Hexagon CMM, WanHao VMS-3020G 2.5D, TRIMOS 600L height gauge, roughness tester, thread gauges |
| Application | Prototype assemblies, design-validation brackets, and low-volume lightweight test parts |
| Typical Application | Prototype and pilot-run titanium parts |
| Key Features | High strength-to-weight ratio, rapid sample validation, revision-ready fixturing, and low-volume fit checks |
| Critical QC Requirements | Material traceability, thermal accumulation control, thin-wall springback review, CMM reinspection, and surface protection |
| Batch Range | MOQ 1 piece prototype to pilot build |
| MOQ | 1 piece |
| Typical Lead Time | Prototype samples 3-7 days by drawing review |
| Drawing Formats | STEP, IGS, DWG, PDF, X_T |
| Secondary Process | Deburring, passivation, bead blasting, polishing, and laser marking by drawing review |
| Material Certificate | Material certificate by order requirements |
| Material Feature | High strength-to-weight ratio, seawater corrosion resistance, and low thermal conductivity review |
| Assembly Features | Shaft-bore fits, threaded holes, locating faces, and multi-face assemblies by drawing review |
Applications
Medical Device Handle Structures and Locator Prototypes
Typical Parts: Surgical instrument handle housing, external scope adjustment bracket, diagnostic-device enclosure
Titanium offers a strong mix of strength-to-weight ratio, sterilization resistance, and biocompatibility for lightweight non-implant structures. On thin-wall housings and sealing grooves, the sample stage focuses on wall springback near 0.5 mm, groove-depth tolerance, and the finishing route needed for sterilization-compatible service before pilot release.
High-Performance Sports Quick-Release Parts and Lightweight Supports
Typical Parts: Titanium pedal prototype, sports-equipment weight-reduction test block, racing accessory connecting pin
Low weight and high strength make titanium suitable for repeatedly assembled and weight-sensitive sports structures. The sample stage focuses on wall stability in weight-reduction pockets and thread-fit consistency after repeated assembly, while early prototype data can guide whether TC4 or TA2 is the better route for later builds.
Robot Flanges and Linear Module Prototype Bases
Typical Parts: End-of-arm tooling mounting plate, linear-stage base, sensor protective housing
Titanium balances high specific strength with corrosion resistance for high-strength connectors and vacuum interfaces in specialized service. The sample stage focuses on 0.02 mm flange flatness and 0.012 mm coaxial-hole fit, then uses trial-assembly results to decide whether the part is ready for a pilot lot.
Ground-Test Brackets and Instrument Interface Parts
Typical Parts: Ground-test bracket, sensor mount, instrument interface ring
For non-flight-critical ground-test structures, titanium can balance weight reduction, stiffness, and corrosion resistance in a practical way. The sample stage validates mounting-face location and thread fit on the interface features, then carries the approved version record into later low-volume work if the test data is accepted.
Why Choose Us
Qualified Systems and Equipment Coverage
XCM CNC organizes titanium projects under ISO 9001, ISO 13485, IATF 16949, and GJB9001C aligned quality systems while using equipment from brands such as DMG, Mazak, Matsuura, and Brother for turning, milling, and multi-face machining. For TC4 and TA2 programs, we review material certificates, thin-wall risk, and surface-protection requirements during drawing review.
Broad Size Range for Titanium Parts
We support machining from small connector-scale titanium parts to larger vacuum interfaces, corrosion-resistant structures, flanges, fasteners, and thin-wall precision components. Three-axis travel reaches 3000 x 1600 x 1400 mm and turning capacity reaches diameter 1250 x 2000 mm, while the final route still follows fixturing, alloy grade, and heat-buildup risk review.
Tiered Equipment Strategy for Cost and Quality
XCM CNC uses a four-level CNC equipment mix across mainland China, Taiwan, Japan, and Europe or the US. Standard outer geometry on titanium prototypes can run on domestic or Taiwan machines, while key fit faces and precision features move to DMG and Mazak class machines. That keeps prototype cost under control without lowering the drawing standard.
Fast Titanium Prototype Turnaround
Titanium prototypes are best used to confirm the alloy route, the critical dimensions, and the surface-protection plan before the pilot schedule is fixed. A 3-7 day prototype pace is often workable for standard jobs, and once the sample data is accepted the fixture plan and toolpath can move directly into later low-volume production.
Cleaner Transition from Sample to Pilot
From a single-piece sample to a pilot lot, the revision record, critical datums, deburring requirement, and finishing route can all be written back into the order path. That reduces repeated confirmation before scale-up and helps carry the accepted inspection and packing route into the next stage.
FAQ
How do you choose TC4 or TA2 for a titanium CNC part?
Selection usually starts with strength, corrosion or seawater resistance, biocompatibility, and forming needs. If the grade is not fully locked at the prototype stage, the first sample can validate machining and inspection feasibility before the later revision fixes the final alloy route.
How fast can you deliver a titanium CNC prototype?
Standard titanium prototype work is often delivered in the 3-7 day range, depending on part complexity, alloy choice, and the finishing requirement. Parts that need stress-control support, passivation, or multi-face setups can require additional process time beyond that baseline.
What files do you need to start a titanium prototype?
Prototype work usually starts from 2D and 3D drawing files such as STEP, IGES, STP, DWG, or PDF, together with the TC4 or TA2 grade, the critical tolerances, quantity, and application notes. If the part also involves thin walls, sealing faces, or assembly fits, those validation priorities should be marked from the beginning.
How do you transition from a titanium prototype to a pilot run?
The usual path is to write the prototype findings on alloy choice, stock allowance, heat drift, and finishing back into the drawing and order route before the pilot build starts. The pilot lot then reuses the fixture plan and inspection datums approved on the sample stage, while any added reporting or packaging requirement is fixed before release.
What should be confirmed before starting a one-piece titanium prototype?
A one-piece titanium sample should usually confirm the revision ID, the TC4 or TA2 grade, the critical dimensions, and the finishing route before cutting starts. If the project also includes vacuum sealing, thin walls, or post-machining support, those reinspection priorities should be locked at the same time.
Are titanium prototypes machined to the same tolerance as production parts?
Yes, the prototype can follow the same machine class, process logic, and inspection standard used later in production. Critical targets such as +/-0.003 mm features and H7 or h6 fits are controlled at the sample stage so the prototype data can be used directly to evaluate production feasibility.
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