Mechanical properties of titanium tubes
As a more brittle and less susceptible to deformation, titanium is also more difficult to machine. The more work you do on your titanium alloy to get to the final product, the greater the chance of chipping and other surface roughness issues.
The machining of titanium also requires more coolant than other materials. High-pressure coolant must be delivered precisely to the machining location from multiple nozzles and angles so that the coolant fills the area.
Additionally, titanium is rarely used in pipe joints. In fact, especially for medical devices, where extensive machining is required to create flaring, swaging and threading at connection points, metals of any type represent only a small portion of the fitting market.
