Heat treatment (STA)
Heat treatment (STA) capability for titanium components
What is Heat treatment (STA)?
Heat treatment (STA) capability for titanium components
Vacuum heat treatment capability for Heat treatment (STA), with programmable temperature profiling, inert gas cooling, and metallographic verification.
Engineering Parameters & Capabilities
Vacuum heat treatment of titanium in a controlled environment prevents oxygen/nitrogen pickup that causes alpha-case embrittlement. Programmable temperature profiles with inert gas fan cooling enable solution treatment, aging, stress relief, and annealing in a single cycle, specifically for titanium components. Precision titanium components present unique challenges: Balancing dimensional accuracy with cost per part. Process selection (mill vs. turn vs. EDM vs. laser) optimized for each feature.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Atmosphere | Vacuum < 10⁻⁵ torr |
| Cooling | Inert gas fan cooling (2 bar Ar); oil/water quench |
| Max Temp | 1200°C (beta solution treatment) |
Engineering Capabilities & Limits
Vacuum heat treatment capability for Heat treatment (STA), with programmable temperature profiling, inert gas cooling, and metallographic verification.
Hole Types Supported
Heat Control Measures
Graphite heating elements with molybdenum radiation shields. Partial pressure argon backfill during cooling for uniform thermal distribution.
Flatness & Stress Relief
Ceramic or titanium fixtures maintain component geometry during thermal cycling. Controlled cooling rate minimizes thermal gradient distortion.
Tolerance
Temperature: +5°C uniformity; ramp 1–20°C/min
Typical Applications & Components
This process is used to manufacture the following titanium components.
Titanium Ballistic Armor Plate
Grade 5 Ti-6Al-4V Aerospace & DefenseTitanium Bleed Air Duct
Grade 9 Ti-3Al-2.5V Aerospace & DefenseTitanium Compressor Blade
Grade 5 Ti-6Al-4V Aerospace & DefenseTitanium Compressor Blisk
Grade 5 Ti-6Al-4V Aerospace & DefenseTitanium Compressor Casing Segment
Grade 5 Ti-6Al-4V Aerospace & DefenseTitanium Cotter Pin (DIN 94)
Grade 5 Ti-6Al-4V General IndustrialTitanium Countersunk Screw (ISO 10642)
Grade 5 Ti-6Al-4V General IndustrialTitanium Cryogenic Tank Clamp Band
Ti-5Al-2.5Sn ELI Aerospace & DefenseTitanium Engine Pylon Bracket
Grade 9 Ti-3Al-2.5V Aerospace & DefenseTitanium Environmental Control Duct
Grade 9 Ti-3Al-2.5V Aerospace & DefenseTitanium Flat Washer (ISO 7089)
Grade 5 Ti-6Al-4V General IndustrialTitanium Helicopter Rotor Hub
Grade 5 Ti-6Al-4V Aerospace & DefenseTitanium Hex Bolt (ISO 4014)
Grade 5 Ti-6Al-4V General IndustrialTitanium Hex Nut (ISO 4032)
Grade 5 Ti-6Al-4V General IndustrialTitanium Hypersonic Control Surface
Ti-65 Aerospace & DefenseTitanium Landing Gear Side Brace
Grade 5 Ti-6Al-4V Aerospace & DefenseTitanium Landing Gear Strut
Grade 5 Ti-6Al-4V Aerospace & DefenseTitanium Landing Gear Truck Beam
Grade 5 Ti-6Al-4V Aerospace & DefenseTitanium Launch Canister Rail
Grade 5 Ti-6Al-4V Aerospace & DefenseTitanium LPT Blade (Gamma-TiAl)
Grade 5 Ti-6Al-4V Aerospace & DefenseTitanium Missile Airframe Skin
Grade 5 Ti-6Al-4V Aerospace & DefenseTitanium PEEK-Insulated Hybrid Bolt
Grade 5 Ti-6Al-4V General IndustrialTitanium Rocket Motor Case
Grade 5 Ti-6Al-4V Aerospace & DefenseTitanium Satellite Deployment Shaft
Grade 5 Ti-6Al-4V Aerospace & DefenseTitanium Serrated Lock Washer
Grade 5 Ti-6Al-4V General IndustrialTitanium Socket Head Cap Screw (ISO 4762)
Grade 5 Ti-6Al-4V General IndustrialTitanium Spring Lock Washer (DIN 127)
Grade 5 Ti-6Al-4V General IndustrialTitanium Stud Bolt (ASTM A193)
Grade 5 Ti-6Al-4V General IndustrialTitanium Threaded Rod (1m)
Grade 5 Ti-6Al-4V General IndustrialTitanium U-Bolt
Grade 5 Ti-6Al-4V General IndustrialSecondary Operations & Downstream Processing
Enhance your component with our integrated downstream services:
Hardness Testing
Rockwell C or Vickers hardness verification post-treatment.
Metallographic Analysis
Microstructure examination per ASTM E112.
Deburring
Deburring for heat treatment (sta) components.
Dimensional Inspection
Dimensional Inspection for heat treatment (sta) components.
Surface Treatment as Required
Surface Treatment as Required for heat treatment (sta) components.
Quality Assurance & Inspection
Inspection Items
- Heat treatment (STA) specific dimensional verification (CMM / vision)
- Material grade verification (PMI / OES spectrometer)
Quality Standards & Certifications
- ISO 9001:2015 — Quality Management System
- AS9100D — Aerospace Quality Management
- ASTM B265 — Titanium Strip, Sheet, and Plate Standard
Frequently Asked Questions
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One Metal. One Focus. Infinite Precision.
Founded in 2011 in Baoji's Titanium Valley, BOZE Metal is dedicated exclusively to titanium — from raw material to precision engineering. AS9100D, ISO 13485 & ISO 9001 certified with 500+ clients across Aerospace, Medical & Motorsport industries, we deliver end-to-end precision titanium CNC machining with full material traceability from source to component.
Boze CNC Ti is the dedicated titanium manufacturing center of Baoji Boze Metal Products Co., Ltd.