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Shi Shi Tong is a titanium screw manufacturer producing custom titanium screws in TA1 (Grade 1), TA2 (Grade 2) and TC4 (Grade 5), from M1.6 to M12, machined at titanium-specific speeds and finished natural, passivated or anodized to a colour sample. Grade, thread, head geometry and finish are made to your drawing.

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ISO 9001:2015 · Manufacturing since 1998 · 8,678+ customers · 89 countries and regions

Made to order – there is no stock catalogue. Each part is produced to your drawing, and production starts after drawing review and first-article approval.

What a Titanium Screw Manufacturer Produces

A titanium screw manufacturer produces fasteners in titanium alloys rather than steel, for joints where weight, corrosion or a non-magnetic material decide the choice. Titanium is about half the weight of steel at similar strength, it resists chlorides and seawater, and it does not take a magnetic signature — but it also galls, machines slowly and costs more, so the part has to be designed around those limits.

Weight where it is carried. On a titanium screw manufacturer’s drawing, weight shows up as a smaller head, a thinner shank or a hollow feature that would be impossible in steel. The saving is real only when the screw is part of a moving assembly or a component that is carried, which is why titanium parts usually appear in clusters.

Corrosion and non-magnetic service. Titanium keeps its oxide film in seawater and in many chemical environments, and it is effectively non-magnetic. That is why titanium screws turn up on marine equipment, in medical instruments and in equipment that has to pass a magnet check.

What titanium changes in the shop. Titanium work-hardens, conducts heat poorly and galls against itself, so thread rolling, thread cutting and even deburring are slower than in stainless. A titanium screw manufacturer plans the route around heat, tool wear and galling, not only around the drawing.

Together these decide whether a titanium part is worth it: the weight and corrosion have to matter enough to pay for the slower route, and the joint has to be designed so the screws are not over-torqued or repeatedly re-driven.

Grades: TA1, TA2, TC4 and What They Change

The grade is the first line on the drawing. TA1 (Grade 1) is commercially pure, soft and highly formable, used where corrosion resistance matters more than strength. TA2 (Grade 2) is the common general-purpose pure grade. TC4 (Grade 5) is the alpha-beta alloy with much higher strength, and it is the grade most structural titanium screws are made from.

A titanium screw manufacturer changes the process as well as the strength when the grade changes. TA1 and TA2 form and roll more easily; TC4 is harder, springier and more abrasive on tooling, so a titanium screw manufacturer will plan more passes, more cooling and shorter tool life for the same geometry. A drawing that names the alloy but not the grade leaves the shop to choose between a part that forms and a part that holds load.

Titanium also galls against itself and against stainless. Threads that will be assembled and disassembled repeatedly are often specified with a dry-film lubricant, a different coating or a controlled thread class, and the drawing says which. That is a joint decision, not a finishing detail.

Sizes, Threads and Tolerances

Custom titanium screws are quoted from M1.6 to M12, with length and geometry assessed part by part. Where a long titanium screw is required, custom lengths up to 2,000 mm are subject to DFM review after drawing submission, because the machining route and the material cost change with length.

Every combination of diameter, length and head form is checked against the drawing before a quotation is issued. That is how a titanium screw manufacturer prices a part: route first, then the part. A titanium screw manufacturer quotes the route as well as the part, because the same screw in TA2 and in TC4 will not cost the same or run at the same speed.

Length and thread position are measured from the same datum, and the recess is checked with the matching driver. The first article is measured on every dimension before the batch continues.

Machining Titanium: Galling, Heat and Tool Life

Titanium is machined slowly for a reason. It conducts heat poorly, so heat stays at the cutting edge instead of going into the chip; it work-hardens, so a dull tool makes the next pass harder; and it galls, so a thread rolled too fast can tear instead of forming. A titanium screw manufacturer sets speeds, feeds and coolant around those three facts.

For a titanium screw manufacturer, threads are the most sensitive feature. Rolling is preferred where the geometry allows, because it forms the thread instead of cutting it and leaves a better root; cutting is used where the thread has to run out into a relief or where the diameter is small. In both cases the thread is checked after the finish, because coatings and anodizing change a titanium thread by a few microns.

Deburring is not cosmetic on titanium. A burr at a recess edge or a thread start will gall the mating part on the first assembly, and titanium burrs are tougher than steel ones. The part is deburred as a process step, then cleaned and finished before the gauges.

Natural, Anodized Colour and Other Finishes

Titanium can be supplied natural, with the oxide film it forms in air, or anodized to a colour. Titanium anodizing is a thin oxide layer grown at low voltage; the colour comes from the film thickness rather than a dye, and it can shift with voltage and surface condition, so the colour is matched to a physical sample.

Finish Selection for Titanium Screws

Salt-spray and corrosion testing are agreed per project and written on the drawing; titanium is usually tested for the environment it will see, not for a generic rating. On a titanium screw the finish is chosen with the galling behaviour of the mating part in mind, because a coating that looks right but increases friction in the thread can make the joint worse.

Packing protects the head and the thread. Screws are packed in layers with the heads up, and the label carries the batch, grade and finish reference.

Where Custom Titanium Screws Are Used

Three environments where a titanium screw manufacturer is asked for weight, corrosion or a non-magnetic part — and where a titanium screw manufacturer has to prove the joint still works — with what the screw has to do instead:

Marine and offshore equipment Where it sits The screw fixes covers, cable entries and brackets on equipment that sees salt spray and immersion. When it goes wrong Steel hardware corrodes and seizes; titanium keeps the joint serviceable in a chloride atmosphere. Why it happens The parts are small, maintenance windows are short, and dismantling a seized joint is expensive. What we control Grade selected for the environment, thread gauged after finishing, and galling controlled where the joint is re-opened.

Offshore equipment – titanium hardware in salt air

Medical and laboratory instruments Where it sits The screw holds covers, fittings and brackets inside an instrument that is cleaned between runs and must not interfere with detection. When it goes wrong A magnetic fastener disturbs the measurement, and corrosion in a fluid path contaminates the sample. Why it happens The instrument is cleaned often, the parts are small, and the hardware sits close to sensors. What we control Non-magnetic titanium, grade per drawing, finish checked for cleanliness, and the recess matched to the service driver.

Instruments – non-magnetic hardware near sensors

Chemical processing and semiconductor equipment Where it sits The screw closes covers and mounts components on equipment exposed to aggressive chemistry or high-purity process gas. When it goes wrong Corrosion or contamination from the fastener enters the process, and a seized screw stops maintenance. Why it happens The environment is chemically active, the parts are small, and cleanliness is part of the specification. What we control Titanium grade per drawing, cleaned and passivated where specified, and packing that keeps the parts clean until installation.

Process equipment – titanium hardware in aggressive chemistry

Why Shi Shi Tong as Your Titanium Screw Manufacturer

Four reasons that matter when you choose a titanium screw manufacturer, each tied to what the drawing has to prove:

How These Screws Are Manufactured

As a titanium screw manufacturer, Shi Shi Tong produces these parts from titanium bar or wire through turning, heading and thread production chosen for the geometry and grade. TC4 parts take more passes and shorter tool life; TA1 and TA2 form more easily. The first part of every run is checked against the drawing and the driver before the batch continues.

Material checked before the bar is cut

Threads gauged after finishing

Between runs the machine is set to the drawing; the set-up and the grade are recorded with the first article, which is how a titanium screw manufacturer keeps a repeat order identical to the sample. Finished parts are checked again after anodizing or coating, so the record covers both the machined and the finished condition, and a repeat order can be compared with what was approved.

Inspection: Dimensions, Thread and Finish

What decides whether a titanium screw passes is not its colour or its weight: it is the diameter and length on the drawing, the thread class, the recess fit against the driver, and the finish in the condition it ships in. The inspection agreement covers those, and the criteria come from the drawing.

Thread gauging after finishing	Head and recess profile on the projector
Hardness testing where the grade requires it	Corrosion testing of the agreed finish

Each batch is recorded against the drawing revision: dimensions and thread from the first article, the recess checked with the driver, and the finish checked against the accepted sample. If a gauge or the finish check fails, the parts back to the last good setting are held and re-checked before anything ships.

Any outside test the drawing calls for is commissioned with the batch, and the report is filed under the same number as the inspection record.

Certificates and Material Documentation

Every titanium screw shipment from this titanium screw manufacturer is traceable to the bar or wire it was made from. The grade, heat number and standard are recorded on the material certificate supplied with the parts, and the inspection records follow the criteria agreed on the drawing.

ISO 9001:2015	RoHS test report
Registered trademark	Patent: security screw and driver

With each batch we supply the material certificate, the inspection record for the criteria on the drawing and, where it is listed, the third-party report for the material or the finish. The documents carry the drawing revision and the batch number, so the paperwork can be matched to the parts.

Customers and Projects

More than 8,678 customers in 89 countries and regions have ordered from Shi Shi Tong; 87% of orders come from repeat customers and 56% through referrals. Most projects follow the same route: drawing and grade review, first-article approval, then batches checked against that sample. Buyers visit during the process to review samples and to see the machining and finishing steps their parts will go through.

As a titanium screw manufacturer working from drawings, we invite buyers and quality engineers for sample review, process discussion and supplier audits; the visit is arranged around production so the turning cells and the finishing line can be seen on the day the parts run.

Customer group visit – sample review	Customer group visit – process discussion	Customer group visit – factory tour
Customer visit – project kick-off	Danish customer – drawing review	Industry exhibition – meeting customers

Related Products and Guides

Technical Guides

Long Thin Screws: Drawing and Manufacturing Requirements What to put on the drawing for long, thin parts: datum, shank, thread position and handling. Read the guide

How Long Does It Take to Customize Extra-Long Screws? Where the time goes in a custom long-screw order, from drawing review to first article. Read the guide

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Extra-Long Low-Profile Phillips Screws Low heads with a PH recess for recessed covers and black chassis panels. Extra-Long Low-Profile Phillips Screws	Countersunk Socket-Slotted Screws with Locking Patch Sunk heads with a combined socket-slot drive and a nylon locking patch. Countersunk Socket-Slotted Screws with Locking Patch	Partial Thread Machine Screws Partial-thread machine screws with a defined plain shank. Partial Thread Machine Screws

Custom Titanium Screws FAQ

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How a titanium screw manufacturer takes your drawing to repeat delivery:

Each step is confirmed with you before the next one starts; the drawing revision from the first article is what repeat orders are checked against.