Sep 05, 2025 Leave a message

Surface Treatment Technologies for Preventing Adhesion in Titanium and Titanium Alloys

GNEE hot-selling products

Titanium Seamless Pipe

ASTM B861 Titanium Alloy Seamless Pipe

Gr23 Medical Titanium Tube

Ti-6A1-4V Medical Titanium Alloy Rod

GR7 GR9 Precision Titanium Alloy

Experimental Gr2 Gr5 Grade 23 Titanium Foil

Pure Titanium Wire

 

Titanium alloys are widely used in aerospace, military industry, civil industry, and other fields due to their excellent specific strength, corrosion resistance, good high-temperature performance, and biocompatibility. However, the relatively low surface hardness and insufficient wear resistance of titanium alloys limit their application in certain specific environments. To improve these properties, researchers have developed various surface treatment technologies to enhance the surface performance of titanium alloys.

Surface Oxidation Treatment

By forming an oxide layer, the lubricity of the titanium alloy surface is enhanced, reducing adhesion during the drawing process.

 

Coating Treatment

Graphite Emulsion Coating
Applying graphite emulsion before hot drawing not only provides lubrication but also protects the billet surface from oxidation. Requirements for the graphite emulsion include a graphite content of 20%-25%, a particle size of 1-3 μm, and uniform adhesion to the billet surface.

Lime-Salt Coating
A specially formulated lime-salt lubricating layer is used, such as 12% Na₂SO₄, 12% CaO, 0.3% Na₃PO₄, 0.2% NaCl, and the remainder water, supplemented with a mixture of 75% soap powder and 25% sulfur powder as a solid powdered lubricant.

Fluorophosphate Treatment
After physically cleaning the metal billet surface, it is immersed in a solution to form a modified coating, followed by the application of a solid lubricant to achieve a low friction coefficient and high wear resistance.

 

Metal Plating

A metal film, such as copper, chromium, nickel, or tin, is plated onto the titanium alloy surface to reduce direct metal contact during drawing, thereby minimizing adhesion.

 

Ti6AL4V Sheet Gr5 Titanium Plate
Titanium Sheet 6AL4V Eli
Pure Gr1 Titanium Sheet
Pure Titanium Plate

Boriding Treatment

Titanium alloy wires are heated to boiling and immersed in a mixed solution containing KFB₄, BaCl₂, and NH₄NO₃, then cleaned and dried to generate a layer of fluoroborate on the surface. During cold heading, a layer of molybdenum disulfide is additionally applied as a lubricant.

 

Chemical Conversion Treatment

A dense chemical conversion film is formed on the titanium alloy surface through chemical conversion treatment. This film can act as a lubricating coating, adsorb lubricants, and ensure a smooth surface after multiple drawing passes without adhesion or scratches.

 

Lubricant Selection

Suitable lubricants, such as industrial soap powder, graphite emulsion, and mixtures of soap powder with other materials, should exhibit good wettability with coatings and excellent thermal stability.

 

Laser Surface Treatment

Laser treatment technologies, including laser cladding, laser surface alloying, and laser surface quenching, can improve wear resistance, corrosion resistance, and hardness by altering the microstructure of the surface layer. The advantage of laser treatment is that it significantly enhances surface properties without changing the bulk properties of the titanium alloy.

 

Micro-Arc Oxidation

This technology involves the in-situ growth of a ceramic film on the titanium alloy surface, forming a layer with excellent corrosion and wear resistance. Micro-arc oxidation is environmentally friendly and aligns with sustainable development strategies.

 

Ion Implantation

By injecting elements such as nitrogen, oxygen, or carbon into the titanium alloy surface, the hardness and wear resistance of the surface can be improved. The ion-implanted layer is typically nanoscale in thickness and can significantly enhance the surface properties of titanium alloys.

 

Thermal Diffusion Method

By diffusing alloying elements into the titanium alloy surface at high temperatures, an alloyed layer is formed, thereby improving surface hardness and wear resistance.

 

Titanium products provided by GNEE

CNC machined parts

Machining Equipment

10 CNC Tapping Center, 260CNC Lathes,200 auto lathe,2 MAZAK five axis CNC, etc. We increase about 10 lathes every month

Processing

Turning, Milling, Drilling, Tapping, Knurling,Wire EDM ,Grinding,Engraving,Knurling,etc.

Tolerance

+/-0.005mm

Material Workable

Copper,Steel, Aluminum, Brass, Stainless Steel, Titanium, Plastics (PEEK,ABS, Teflon,Acrylic , Delrin, PP, PMMA, PC, POM,
polyethylene,PVC,Nylon), Organic Glass, Carbon Fiber, Wood etc.Other materials your requested.

Surface Treatment

Nickel Plating, Anodizing, Chorme Plating, Brushing, Polishing, Blacken, Powder coating, Sandblasting, de-buring,
Electrophoresis,Passivation, etc.

Drawing Format

JPEG, PDF, DWG, DXF, IGS, STEP, CAD

MOQ

No MOQ Required, 1 PC is fine for us.

Lead Time

1-30 days accordingly to your orders.

Quality System

100% inspection before shipment, (CMM, Projector, Gauge and other inspection tools)

Size

Customization

Standard

OEM/ODM

FOB Port

Xiamen,China

Pay ment

50% T/T in advance,50 % before shipment . Accept T/T L/C ,Escrow,paypal,Western Union

Packing

Carton box, wooden case, pallet, etc.

Shipping

By sea,by air,by DHL ,UPS, FedEx, TNT or EMS,ect.

Get the latest price

 

Titanium tube

Name

Titanium Tube & Pipe

Material

Pure Titanium/ Titanium Alloy

Standard

GB/T 3624,GB/T 3625,GB/T 26057

ASTM B337,ASTM B338,ASTM B861,ASTM B862

JIS H 4630

Common Grade

National standard grades: TA1, TA2, TC4, TA9, TA18, TA10
American standard grades: GR1, GR2, GR5, GR7, GR9, GR12



Size

Length: 50-6000mm or according to customer requirements

Outer diameter: 3-300mm or according to customer requirements

Wall thickness: 0.2-5.5mm or according to customer requirements

Section shape

Round / Square/Oval/Spiral/Bar

Surface

Bright annealing, Pickling,Polishing

Get the latest price

Titanium rod

Material
Pure titanium and Titanium alloy
Titanium Grade
GR1/GR2/GR3/Gr4/GR5/GR7/GR9/GR12/Gr5Eli/Gr23
Standard
ASTM B348/ASME SB348, ASTMF67, ASTM F136, ISO-5832-2(3),AMS 4928 etc
Shape
Titanium round rod/bar, Titanium square rod/bar,Titanium flat rod/bar
Titanium rectangle rod/bar, Titanium hex rod/bar
Diameter
1-300mm,customizable
Length
50mm-6000mm,customizable
Tolerance
h6~h13 H10~H13
Surface
Bright/Polished/ Machined
Main Technique
Hot Forged; Hot Rolled; Cold drawn; Straighten etc
Heat Treatment
Usually are Annealled,but Solid Solution & Aging can be also OK
Material Milling Certificate
According to. EN 10204.3.1
Including Chemical composition and Mechanical property
Application
Metallurgy, Electronics, Medical, Chemical, Petroleum, Pharmaceutical, aerospace, etc.

Get the latest price

 

Titanium sheet/plate/strip

Grade

GR1,GR2,GR3,GR5,GR6,GR7,GR9,GR11,GR12, etc.
BT1-00,BT1-0,BT1-2, etc.
TA0,TA2,TA3,TA5,TA6,TA7,TA9,TA10,TB2,TC1,TC2,TC3,TC4, etc.

Standard

ASTM B265,ASTM F136,ASTM F67,AMS4928
GB/T3621-2007,GB/T13810-2007

Size

0.5-5.0mm x 1000mm x 2000-3500mm (Thickness x Width x Length)
6.0- 30mm x 1000-2500mm x 3000-6000mm
30- 80mm x 1000mm x 2000mm

Application

Metallurgy, electronics, machinery, medical treatment, chemical industry, petroleum, medical treatment, aerospace

Supply status

M (Y/ R/ ST)

Feature

High corrosion resistance, low density, good thermal stability

Technics

Hot Forged, Hot Rolled, Cold Rolled, Annealing, Pickling

Surface

Bright, Polished, Pickling, Acid cleaning, Sandblasting

Packing

Export Standard Woodcase

Payment terms

T/T, L/C, D/A, D/P, Escrow, Western Union, PayPal

Certificate

ISO 9001:2008; The third test report; TÜV Rheinland;

Delivery time

7-15days according to the quantity and process of the product

Quality and test

Hardness test, Bending test, Hydrostatic etc.

Get the latest price

Titanium wire

Wire Shape

Round Wire

Diameter Range(mm)

0.1-2.5

Standards

ASTM F2063,GB 24627

Diameter Tolerance

±0.001mm

Surface Finish

Black Oxidized, Lightly Oxidized, Bright, Ultra Bright, Polished, Clean

Delivery Condition

Straightened superelastic , Cold-worked

Supply Form

Spool wound, Straight

Get the latest price

4242
 
 

About Us

GNEE is a trusted exporter of high-purity titanium raw materials. We utilize advanced forging and precision CNC machining to ensure superior product quality. Every shipment is guaranteed through a rigorous pre-shipment inspection process, verifying chemical composition, mechanical properties, and dimensional accuracy to meet global standards.

 

Email:sale@gneemetal.com

 
35000+

Square Meters Built

 
200+

Enterprise Employees

 
8000+

Cooperating Partner

 
18+

Years Experience

 

Send Inquiry

whatsapp

Phone

E-mail

Inquiry