Titanium Lug Wheel Bolts M14x1.5 / M12x1.25 Racing Grade
- Grade: Grade 5 Ti-6Al-4V
- Tensile Strength: ≥ 895 MPa
- Processing: Hot Forged & CNC Turned
Manufactured strictly according to international metallurgical parameters and precision-machined for high-stress automotive, chemical, and motorcycle fabrication applications across Metro Manila.
A comprehensive engineering guide for machine shops, mechanical fabricators, and purchasing directors in Caloocan, Navotas, Valenzuela, and throughout CAMANAVA.
ASTM B348 represents the definitive standard specification for titanium and titanium alloy bars, billets, and solid rods. Sourced directly from our production furnaces and rolling facilities in Baoji—known internationally as "China Titanium Valley"—our titanium rods are subject to vacuum arc remelting (VAR), isothermal forged conditioning, and precision cylindrical grinding. For mechanical engineering projects across Caloocan, selecting the correct titanium grade demands rigorous attention to both ultimate tensile thresholds and yield performance in harsh environments.
| Titanium Grade | Alloy Nominal | Tensile Strength (Min) | Yield Strength (0.2% Offset) | Elongation (%) | Primary Industrial Use-Case in Caloocan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 1 (CP Ti) | Commercially Pure | 240 MPa | 170 MPa | 24% | Deep draw marine stampings, low-stress chemical piping |
| Grade 2 (CP Ti) | Commercially Pure | 345 MPa | 275 MPa | 20% | Electroplating jigs, brine chillers, food processing tanks |
| Grade 5 (Alpha-Beta) | Ti-6Al-4V | 895 MPa | 828 MPa | 10% | Automotive suspension, racing lug studs, CNC marine drive shafts |
| Grade 12 (Near-Alpha) | Ti-0.3Mo-0.8Ni | 485 MPa | 345 MPa | 18% | Severe chemical service, chlorinated water, high-temp acid tanks |
Machining ASTM B348 Titanium in Caloocan Machine Shops: Titanium's low thermal conductivity (approximately 6.7 W/m·K for Grade 5, versus ~50 W/m·K for carbon steel) results in elevated temperatures concentrated directly at the cutting edge. When machining titanium round bars in local Caloocan lathe facilities, tooling parameters must incorporate positive rake geometries, rigid machine tool fixturing, low surface cutting speeds (typically 40–60 m/min for carbide tooling on Ti-6Al-4V), high continuous feed rates to avoid work hardening, and excessive delivery of high-pressure water-soluble or oil-based coolants.
From light manufacturing zones in North Caloocan to heavy commercial workshops in South Caloocan, our titanium stock solves critical engineering pain points.
Caloocan has a dense ecosystem of performance mechanical workshops and motorsport customization specialists along the A. Bonifacio and Rizal Avenue extension corridors. ASTM B348 Grade 5 round bars are turned into custom lightweight wheel studs, lug bolts, valve spring retainers, and suspension links, providing unmatched strength-to-weight ratios and reducing unsprung mass by ~45% compared to steel.
Situated adjacent to the Navotas port complex and Manila Bay, Caloocan's industrial equipment frequently interfaces with brackish, marine, and saline water conditions. Ordinary stainless steel (AISI 304/316) suffers from severe pitting and crevice corrosion. Our ASTM B348 Grade 2 and Grade 5 titanium rods form a spontaneous, highly adherent titanium oxide (TiO2) film that is completely immune to ambient seawater attack.
Food manufacturing facilities and chemical processing operations throughout North Caloocan require non-reactive, biologically inert agitator shafts, thermal sensor wells, and fasteners. ASTM B348 Grade 2 rods provide excellent ductility and complete immunity to organic acids, caustic solutions, and chlorides, ensuring zero batch contamination.
Analysis of shifting raw material requirements driven by Metro Manila's infrastructure and precision manufacturing evolution.
As Metro Manila accelerates the transition toward electric commercial utility vehicles (e-jeepneys and electric delivery trikes), weight optimization directly translates to battery efficiency and operational range. Local engineering firms in Caloocan increasingly substitute heavy structural steel fittings with CNC-machined Grade 5 titanium components to trim chassis deadweight.
Caloocan's tool-and-die sector is transitioning from legacy manual machinery to modern 3-axis and 5-axis CNC machining centers. This upgrade has created surging demand for high-straightness, uniform-diameter centerless ground ASTM B348 titanium rods with h7, h8, and h9 dimensional tolerances that feed cleanly into automated bar-pulling chucks.
Local fabricators handling subcontracted parts for multinational firms now demand complete documentation over low-cost untraceable scrap-melt bars. Yevzo fulfills this requirement by pairing every ASTM B348 shipment with chemical analysis, mechanical tensile reports, and ultrasonic inspection records conforming to EN 10204 3.1 standards.
Direct factory manufacturing backed by verified raw material sourcing, tight quality control, and seamless logistics to Metro Manila.
Headquartered directly in the Honeycomb Industrial Park of Baoji, Shaanxi, our facility maintains direct oversight over sponge-titanium smelting, ingot pressing, and bar rolling. Eliminating intermediate traders lets us offer Caloocan clients authentic raw material provenance at transparent mill-direct prices.
Beyond supplying raw round bars from 3mm to 350mm in diameter, our workshop houses over 100 sets of CNC turning and milling machinery. We offer custom cutting, centerless peeling, chamfering, drilling, and complete OEM fastener fabrication according to your 2D blueprints or 3D STEP files.
We offer full flexibility on commercial Incoterms, supporting FOB, CIF Manila North/South Port, and complete DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) air and sea freight directly to your warehouse or factory floor in Caloocan, handling all customs clearance and import document formalities.
Key questions answered for procurement managers, machining shops, and structural engineers in Metro Manila.
Connect directly with our metallurgical engineering team. Send us your required rod diameters, grade specifications, length cuts, or CNC part drawings. We provide detailed pricing proposals and lead time schedules within 24 hours.