Precision Titanium Blocks & Engineered Component Catalog
Direct mill supply to Costa Rican free trade zones (Zonas Francas). Sourced from Baoji Titanium Valley with verified mechanical properties, defect-free microstructures, and complete lot control.
Gr2 Gr5 Titanium Round Bar 25mm/35mm/45mm/65mm Length 1000mm
- Grade Ti-6Al-4V / CP Gr2
- Tolerance h8 - h11 Precision
- Yield ≥ 828 MPa (Gr5)
Gr2 Gr5 Ti 6al4v Polished 1mm Thickness Grade 2 Titanium Sheet Titanium Plate in Stock
- Surface Mirror/Pickled Ra <0.8µm
- Condition Annealed (M)
- Traceability Full Heat Lot MTC
Grade2 Titanium Jigs Rack Hook Tube Components for Coating Electroplating
- Application Electroplating / Passivation
- Elasticity High Spring Retention
- Acid Resistance H2SO4 / Chromic Acid
Ti-pure Titanium Seamless Concentric Reducer Pipe Fitting
- Standard ASME B16.9 / ASTM B363
- Grade WPT1 / WPT2 (Seamless)
- Rating High Pressure Corrosive
Anodizing Gr2 Titanium Shaft with Copper Hook for Plating
- Core Oxygen-Free Copper (OFC)
- Cladding 1.0-1.5mm CP Titanium
- Conductivity High Amp Loss Reduction
Customized Anodizing Gr1/Gr2 Titanium Jigs for Industry Coating Colors
- Design Custom CAD/CAM Fixtures
- Durability Multi-Cycle De-Oxidizing
- Execution CNC Laser & Tig Weld
Best Price Aws A5.16 ERTi-2 0.05mm Pure Titanium Fishing Wire
- Spec AWS A5.16 / ASTM B863
- Diameter 0.05mm - 3.0mm Fine
- Finish Electropolished / Bright
Titanium Exhaust Gr2 Gr7 Titanium Pipes Titanium Tube With High Quality
- Wall Spec 1.0mm / 1.2mm Thin Wall
- Alloy Gr7 (Ti-0.15Pd) / Gr2
- Integrity 100% Eddy Current Tested
Executive Technical Whitepaper: Titanium Block Metallurgy & Processing
In modern high-precision subtractive manufacturing, the raw metallurgical integrity of forged titanium blocks (ASTM B381 / AMS 4928) dictates tool life, structural stability, and surface passivation outcomes. Sourced directly from our facility in Baoji, China's Titanium Valley, Jovzi Titanium Industry Co., Ltd. manufactures heavy-section titanium forged blocks, square slabs, and rectangular billets using vacuum arc remelted (VAR) sponge titanium. Our production lines eliminate internal voids, central porosity, and dendritic micro-segregation through multi-directional 3D open-die forging (upsetting and drawing operations).
For procurement officers and machining engineers supplying Costa Rica's precision-driven industrial sectors, choosing certified OEM/ODM titanium blocks provides measurable economic and physical benefits. Commercial pure titanium blocks (Grade 1, Grade 2) offer uncompromised immunity to ambient ocean corrosion, geothermal acids, and agricultural bio-chemicals, while alpha-beta aerospace/medical alloys (Grade 5 Ti-6Al-4V, Grade 5 ELI ASTM F136) provide tensile strengths exceeding 895 to 930 MPa paired with a low density of 4.43 g/cm³. Jovzi controls ingot chemistry down to interstitial parts per million (PPM), guaranteeing uniform grain structure (ASTM Class 5 or finer) that minimizes tool vibration, prevents micro-cracking, and allows high-speed 5-axis CNC milling operations without internal stress release distortion.
| Titanium Grade | UNS / Standard | Density (g/cm³) | Tensile Strength (MPa) | Elongation (%) | Core Application Suitability in Costa Rica |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 1 (CP4) | UNS R50250 / ASTM B348 | 4.51 | ≥ 240 | ≥ 24 | Plate-fin heat exchangers, deep-drawn casings, chemical tanks |
| Grade 2 (CP3) | UNS R50400 / ASTM B381 | 4.51 | ≥ 345 | ≥ 20 | Geothermal power valve blocks, marine hardware, anodizing racks |
| Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V) | UNS R56400 / AMS 4928 | 4.43 | ≥ 895 | ≥ 10 | Structural CNC blocks, high-pressure subsea manifolds, motorsport |
| Grade 5 ELI | UNS R56401 / ASTM F136 | 4.43 | ≥ 860 | ≥ 10 | Surgical implants, orthopedic joint blocks, robotic medical tools |
| Grade 7 (Ti-0.15Pd) | UNS R52400 / ASTM B381 | 4.51 | ≥ 345 | ≥ 20 | Hydrochloric & sulfuric acid piping blocks, volcanic steam rigs |
Engineering Integration Across Costa Rican Industrial Clusters
Matching Jovzi Titanium's OEM/ODM block forging capabilities with Costa Rica's specialized export manufacturing economy and infrastructure landscape.
Medical Device Clusters (Free Zones)
Costa Rica (Coyol, Evolution, and Cartago Free Zones) represents Latin America's primary medical technology hub. Jovzi manufactures ASTM F136 Ti-6Al-4V ELI and CP Grade 4 titanium blocks specifically calibrated for Swiss-type 5-axis micro-machining. These blocks feature low interstitial elements (O < 0.13%, Fe < 0.25%), serving as the foundational raw stock for biocompatible surgical guides, bone fixation plates, orthopedic screws, and robotic surgical arms.
Geothermal Power Infrastructure (ICE)
With massive geothermal energy extraction near Miravalles, Pailas, and Borinquen, the Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE) faces aggressive corrosion from volcanic condensates rich in H2S, CO2, and chlorides. Jovzi supplies forged ASTM B381 Grade 7 (Palladium-stabilized) and Grade 12 square blocks used by local machine shops to mill corrosion-proof valve bodies, steam manifold blocks, and instrumentation housings that outlast duplex steels.
Maritime & Tropical Port Equipment
Major port terminals in Moín (Limón, Atlantic) and Puerto Caldera (Pacific) operate in high-humidity, hyper-saline tropical environments. Jovzi supplies custom CP Grade 2 and forged Grade 5 titanium blocks for manufacturing heavy-duty dredge pump wear blocks, hydraulic shaft sleeves, sonar transducer frames, and corrosion-resistant fasteners, completely eliminating crevice corrosion and pitting failures.
Sustainable Eco-Agro & Food Processing
Costa Rica's massive pineapple, citrus, and coffee processing industries rely on organic acid sanitization and extraction. Jovzi Grade 2 pure titanium blocks and custom manifold slabs are non-toxic, chemically inert, and fully resistant to citric, acetic, and phosphoric sanitizing solutions, ensuring that agro-industrial pump manifolds and centrifugal separation blocks maintain FDA-compliant hygiene standards.
Precision Tooling & Mold Making
Contract tooling centers throughout San José, Heredia, and Alajuela require dimensionally stable materials with high thermal fatigue limits. Jovzi OEM blocks serve as mold cores, ultrasonic horn blanks, and custom electroplating jigs. Titanium's low coefficient of thermal expansion (8.6 × 10⁻⁶/K) prevents thermal deformation during continuous plastic injection and high-temperature elastomeric molding.
Macro Market Trends: Why Costa Rica Is Expanding Titanium Importation
Costa Rica has solidified its status as Central America's prime advanced manufacturing ecosystem. Propelled by foreign direct investment (FDI) and strategic proximity to North American supply lines, multinational OEMs are actively de-risking their raw material chains. The nation's Free Trade Zone regime (Régimen de Zonas Francas) incentivizes high-value component manufacturing, generating surging demand for certified titanium blocks, billets, and pre-machined near-net shapes.
Furthermore, Costa Rica's national commitment to running on 98%+ renewable energy matches Jovzi Titanium's low-carbon, clean-energy manufacturing protocols in Baoji. As local geothermal generation fields drill into deeper, hotter, and more acidic subterranean reservoirs, legacy stainless steels (316L, 254SMO) experience accelerated stress corrosion cracking (SCC). Infrastructure engineers are deliberately specifying Grade 7 and Grade 12 titanium forgings to achieve 25-year maintenance-free lifecycle economics. Concurrently, precision contract machining shops in the Greater Metropolitan Area (GAM) are upgrading from 3-axis to 5-axis CNC platforms, necessitating defect-free, ultrasonically inspected blocks with homogenous hardness distributions (typically 30-34 HRC for Gr5) to avoid catastrophic endmill fractures.
Why Costa Rican Procurement Teams Partner with Jovzi Titanium
Direct manufacturer advantages from Baoji, China. Established in 2006, delivering metallurgical certainty, custom forging capability, and comprehensive international compliance.
Certified BaoTi Testing Authority
Operating in Baoji—the global center of titanium manufacturing—we collaborate closely with the world-renowned BaoTi Test Center. Every shipment to Costa Rica is backed by an EN 10204 3.1 Mill Test Certificate detailing exact chemical composition (C, N, H, O, Fe, Al, V) and room-temperature mechanical tensile, yield, and elongation properties.
100% Ultrasonic Testing (AMS 2631)
Internal structural soundess is paramount for CNC milling. Jovzi subjects 100% of forged titanium blocks to AMS 2631 / ASTM E2375 ultrasonic non-destructive testing (NDT), eliminating sub-surface slag, shrinkage voids, and micro-cracks before products leave our facility.
OEM/ODM Custom Block Dimensions
Save raw material costs and machining cycles. With hydraulic forging presses ranging from 1,500 to 3,500 tons, our engineering team (4 senior and 5 intermediate engineers) produces precision near-net shape blocks saw-cut or precision-milled to tight dimensional tolerances (±0.5mm to ±0.1mm).
Export Flexibility & Free Zone Logistics
With an 81-90% export ratio, our logistics division facilitates smooth CIF Puerto Limón / Caldera ocean shipping and expedited door-to-door air freight (San José Juan Santamaría Airport - SJO). We provide compliant trade documentation (Proforma, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, MTC) tailored for PROCOMER and local customs clearance.
Comprehensive Titanium Ecosystem
Beyond raw blocks, Jovzi manufactures complementary titanium stock: ASTM B348 round bars, ASTM B265 plates, ASME B16.5 forged flanges, AWS A5.16 welding wire, and Grade 5 fasteners. Consolidate your titanium procurement across multiple project lines with a single audited manufacturer.
Frequently Asked Questions: Sourcing Titanium Blocks in Costa Rica
Direct metallurgical and logistical answers designed for procurement managers, factory directors, and CNC specialists.
What is the primary difference between ASTM B381 and ASTM B348 for titanium blocks?
ASTM B348 governs titanium and titanium alloy bars, billets, and shapes produced via rolling or extrusion, typical for smaller cross-sections. ASTM B381 specifically covers titanium forgings produced under open-die or closed-die hydraulic presses. For heavy square or rectangular blocks exceeding 100mm in thickness, ASTM B381 guarantees that multi-directional forging worked the core material sufficiently to break dendritic casting structures, achieving grain refinement and uniform omnidirectional tensile properties.
How do Jovzi titanium blocks perform during 5-axis CNC machining in medical device production?
Our Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V) and Grade 5 ELI (ASTM F136) blocks undergo controlled vacuum annealing at 700°C–750°C followed by uniform furnace cooling. This eliminates internal residual stresses accumulated during hydraulic forging. Consequently, when CNC shops in Costa Rica perform heavy pocketing, milling, or boring, the material maintains exceptional dimensional stability without bowing, twisting, or premature work hardening, maximizing tool life on carbide and diamond-coated tooling.
Can Jovzi supply customized near-net-shape blocks to minimize raw material waste?
Yes. Jovzi specializes in OEM/ODM custom dimension blocks. Instead of purchasing an oversized standard rectangular slab and milling away 60% of the expensive raw alloy, we forge blocks close to your final finished part geometry. Our high-precision band saws and 6-face milling capabilities deliver sawn or pre-machined blocks with tolerances as tight as ±0.5 mm, reducing machining cycle times and chip scrap for Costa Rican manufacturers.
What documentation is provided to satisfy Costa Rican Free Zone customs and FDA auditors?
Every shipment is accompanied by an authenticated EN 10204 3.1 Mill Test Certificate linking the physical block heat numbers directly to the melt ingot records. Certificates outline quantitative chemical testing (including gas interstitial analysis: C, N, H, O), mechanical properties (Yield, Ultimate Tensile, Elongation, Reduction of Area), and non-destructive testing reports (Ultrasonic AMS 2631 Class A/AA). Third-party test verifications by the BaoTi Test Center are issued upon request.
What are the standard lead times and shipping routes to Costa Rica?
For standard stocked block dimensions (Grade 2 and Grade 5 billets), orders dispatch from our Baoji factory within 7 to 10 days. Custom forging and OEM cut-to-size orders typically ship within 3 to 4 weeks. For urgent prototype requirements, express air cargo arrives at San José Juan Santamaría Airport (SJO) within 5–7 transit days. Sea freight shipments are routed via major ocean carriers directly to Puerto Limón (Atlantic coast) or Puerto Caldera (Pacific coast) in 25–32 days.
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