ASTM Standards
Ti-Tek delivers the material according to the ASTM Standard (American Society for Testing and Materials). This specification covers the chemical, mechanical, and metallurgical requirements for four grades of unalloyed titanium used for manufacture of surgical implants. ASTM standards are accepted and used in research and development, product testing, quality systems, and commercial transactions over the whole world. If you want to read some more about this standard, please take a look at this website:
ASTM STANDARDS FOR TITANIUM |
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| B 265 | Ti and Ti alloy strip, sheet and plate |
| B 338 | seamless and welded Ti and Ti |
| alloy tubes | |
| B 348 | Ti and Ti alloy bars and billets |
| B 363 | Seamless and welded Ti and |
| Ti alloy wrought fittings | |
| B 367 | Ti and Ti alloy castings |
| B 381 | Ti and Ti alloy forgings |
| B 861 | Seamless pipe |
| B 862 | Welded pipe |
ASTM Standards FAQs
ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) standards are simply regulations put in place to regulate the production and sale of a variety of different materials.
They are designed to improve product quality, enhance health and safety, strengthen market access and trade, and build consumer confidence.
Over 30,000 of the world’s top technical experts and business professionals work together to build the ASTM standards. This includes the creation of test methods, specifications, classifications, guides and practices that support industries and governments worldwide.
The broad range of tools assists new industries, while the regular updates benefit any new technologies - ensuring standardisation of practices across industries.
If you’d like to know more about ASTM standards and how they affect titanium, get in touch with the team here at Ti-Tek today - we’re more than happy to answer your questions.
Titanium is popular industry-wide due to its ability to withstand high temperatures and extreme conditions.
It can be used for car parts, medical tools and even jewellery.
Because of this, strict standards need to be in place to ensure they’re safe to use and stand the test of time.
The standards for titanium are:
• B265 - Titanium and titanium alloy strips, sheets and plates
• B338 - Seamless and welded titanium and titanium alloy tubes
• B348 - Titanium and titanium alloy bars and billets
• B363 - Seamless and welded titanium and titanium alloy wrought fittings
• B367 - Titanium and titanium alloy castings
• B382 - Titanium and titanium alloy forgings
• B861 - Seamless pipe
• B862 - Welded pipe
The number refers to the specifications put in place to guarantee proper use and reliability when sold to the public - no matter the sector. They can include the chemical processes titanium needs to undergo, the order of the casting and welding (if involved), and the final product (in terms of stability and look).
If you’d like to know more about ASTM standards, we recommend you visit www.astm.org for a detailed overview of the requirements.
However, you shouldn’t forget about the experienced and knowledgeable team here at Ti-Tek. Our experts are always on hand to pass on what they’ve learnt to new and prospective customers.
To find out more about ASTM standards and how we abide by these requirements, all you need to do is get in touch today.
You can call us on 0121 382 4121 to chat with us directly, or send your questions over to info@titek.co.uk and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.
Of course.
All products supplied at Ti-Tek undergo the required testing for the manufacture of surgical implants. This ensures all items are safe to use and sturdy enough for heavy use.
Many of our customers come to us to buy titanium sheets, plates and tubes for everything from medical-grade tools to car parts. This means that everything we supply is tested through various methods and in line with health and safety regulations - including ASTM standards.
If you’d like to know more about ASTM standards and how we ensure all of our products abide by these, give us a call today on 0121 382 4121 - we’re more than happy to talk you through it.