Custom Titanium Part Manufacturing for the Firearms Industry
Titanium metal injection molding and titanium investment casting provide the next step forward in the firearms industry. Titanium’s corrosion proof properties as well as its nearly unparalleled strength to weight ratio make it an excellent material choice for any of a number of firearm components.
These properties make titanium desirable for frames and handguards, lower and upper receivers, and smaller components such as triggers, hammers, mag-well flares, safeties, and slide releases.
Any part of a firearm that is exposed to the elements or takes a lot of abuse can be made lighter than steel and stronger than aluminum with the added benefit of surviving harsh outdoor conditions unscathed by the elements.
Titanium’s light weight and strength also mean it is an ideal material for use on sight and scope mounts as well as components attached near the end of the barrel such as bipods, bipod and light mounts, flash hiders, compensators, muzzle brakes, and suppressors. The benefits in this area are significant improvements in ergonomics and accuracy.
Award-Winning Firearms Part Manufacturing
TriTech is proud to have won back-to-back grand prizes for the 2023 and 2024 PowderMet Design Excellence Awards in the Military/Firearms category.
Learn More About Our 2023 & 2024 PowderMet Design Excellence Awards Here
Three Processes to Match Your Unique Needs
In order to get the most efficient and effective part manufacturing service for your firearm business, you need a manufacturer that offers a range of different processes. Most titanium part manufacturers offer one process, maybe two, while TriTech is unique in offering three different processes:
- 3D Printing (Binder Jetting): Optimal for Tooling, Low Volume Capability, Part Complexity, Ease of Prototype, Speed to Market, and Customisation
- Investment Casting: Best for Larger Part Capability
- Metal Injection Molding: Ideal for Part Cost and the Optimal Surface Roughness
By choosing TriTech, you get the benefit of our expert team matching you with the right process. We consider the different elements that each process offers and what your needs are to consult with you on what’s best for you.
Firearm Titanium Part Manufacturing FAQs
Q: How can a titanium MIM manufacturing company handle complex net shape parts?
A: For complex parts, TriTech uses detailed computer-modeled flow analysis to make sure the material injects correctly to fill the die cavity with no porosity or variation in density throughout the part. This ensures uniformity of the injected titanium alloy.
Q: At what point in the manufacturing process can a titanium metal injection molding company begin helping my part production?
A: Titanium parts manufacturers, like TriTech, want to be involved early on in the design process. According to Bob Swenson, president of TriTech Titanium Parts, L.L.C., “Customers come to us with a rough solid model or even just an idea. This is the stage where we collaborate with them to optimize the design for manufacturability, giving customers all the part that they want without any efficiency loss due to non-critical features that can unnecessarily drive-up cost.”
Q: Do titanium net shape parts manufacturers develop their processes themselves?
A: This will depend on what titanium parts manufacturer you decide to partner with. According to Bob Swenson, CEO of TriTech Titanium Parts, L.L.C., “Our processes and process technologies were developed and grown internally to build on our teams’ knowledge of, and experience with, investment casting, metal injection molding, and 3D printing.”