Titanium Heat Treatment Process Guide
Guide to heat treatment cycles for titanium alloys.
1. Stress Relieving
480-650掳C 1-4 hours. Air cool. Relieves machining stresses.
2. Annealing
700-850掳C 1-6 hours. Furnace or air cool. Softens for forming.
3. Solution Treat and Age
900-980掳C water quench then 480-595掳C aging. Increases strength 10-20%.
4. Furnace Requirements
Vacuum or inert atmosphere argon. Temperature uniformity 卤5掳C.