What challenges exist during titanium alloy processing?

Titanium alloys have intense chemical activity at high cutting temperatures, easily bonding with cutting tools and causing surface workpiece damage. Low thermal conductivity leads to concentrated heat on processing areas, raising tool wear sharply. Cold forming requires multiple intermediate annealing treatments due to obvious work hardening. Welding must be completed under strict inert gas shielding to stop oxidation and embrittlement. These processing limits raise production costs and demand specialized equipment and technical parameters.