Titanium Composite Material

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August 2008
 Titanium Composite Material

ALPOLIC/fr TCM is a titanium composite panel composed of 0.3mm thick titanium sheet on the topside, a
non-combustible mineral filled core and 0.3 mm thick stainless steel sheet on the backside. Titanium metal
quickly forms a stable oxide film (called “passivated film”) at room temperature and is known for its
unparalleled corrosion resistance. ALPOLIC/fr TCM is suited to the external claddings and roof coverings of
buildings located in highly corrosive environments.

1. Features
ALPOLIC/fr TCM has the following features:
(1) Flatness: TCM panel has the excellent flatness derived from the
continuous laminating process.
(2) Rigidity: As one of the attributes of composite panels, TCM is rigid and
lightweight. TCM 4mm is equivalent to titanium 3.1mm thick in rigidity.
Titanium is a lightweight metal, but further weight reduction is possible
with TCM.
(3) Corrosion resistance: The topside titanium has the unparalleled
corrosion resistance. It will not rust as far as it is used for external Taipei Arena, Taipei, Taiwan
TCM is used for the external cladding
claddings and roof coverings, wherever the building locates. underneath the roof.
(4) Fire safety: The core has the same contents as ALPOLIC/fr, and TCM
has a fire approval for exterior and interior uses in Japan.
Note on processing method: To cope with the low machinability of titanium and stainless steel, we need special
machines and tools for cutting and grooving TCM panels. Refer to “6. Processing method” below.

2. Material composition
Material composition
ALPOLIC/fr TCM is composed of non-combustible mineral filled core
sandwiched between 0.3mm thick titanium on the topside and 0.3mm Titanium 0.3mm
thick stainless steel on the backside. Non-combustible mineral
filled core 3.4mm
Topside skin: 0.3mm thick titanium sheet, pure titanium for
Stainless steel 0.3mm
industrial use, JIS Type 1 or equivalent
Core material: Non-combustible mineral filled core Total thickness: 4mm
Backside skin: 0.3mm thick stainless steel sheet, NSSC220M,
a highly rust-resistant ferric stainless steel.

TCM, Dull
3. Surface finish Dull Finish

4. Panel dimension and tolerance

Panel thickness: 4mm

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 Standard panel size Width: 1000mm Note
Length: Less than 5000mm
Note: 1219mm wide product is available upon request. Contact local distributors or our office.

Product tolerance Width: +/-2.0mm

Length: +/-4.0mm
Thickness: +/-0.2mm
Bow: +/-0.5% (5mm/m) of the length and/or width
Square-ness (diagonal difference): Maximum 5.0mm

5. Characteristics
(1) Physical properties
Method Unit TCM 4mm
Specific gravity - - 2.3
Weight - kg/m2 9.3
Thermal expansion ASTM D696 ×10-6/°C 10.4
Thermal conductivity ASTM D976 W/(m.K) 0.40
Thermal resistance ASTM D976 m2.K/W 0.16
Deflection temperature ASTM D648 °C 112
(2) Mechanical properties of composite material
Method Unit TCM 4mm
Tensile strength ASTM E8 MPa, N/mm2 69
0.2% proof stress ASTM E8 MPa, N/mm2 60
Elongation ASTM E8 % 11.1
Flexural elasticity, E ASTM C393 GPa, kN/mm2 49.0
Flexural rigidity, E×I ASTM C393 k N.mm2/mm 265
Punching shear resistance
Shear resistance ASTM D732 MPa, N/mm2 48

(3) Impact resistance by Du-pont method

Steel ball weight, kg Height, mm Dent depth, mm
0.3 300 0.5
0.5 500 1.1
1.0 300 1.2
1.0 500 1.6
(4) Mechanical properties of skin metals
Method Unit Skin metals
Topside: Titanium
0.2% proof stress ASTM E8 MPa, N/mm2 162
Flexural elasticity ASTM C393 GPa, kN/mm2 106
Backside: NSSC220M
0.2% proof stress ASTM E8 MPa, N/mm2 295
Flexural elasticity ASTM C393 GPa, kN/mm2 201

(5) Sound transmission loss

The chart shows the airborne sound transmission loss measured on TCM 4mm. The STC (sound transmission

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class) is 25dB in accordance with ASTM E413.

(6) Vibration damping

TCM has a vibration damping effect that absorbs the vibration energy by converting it into thermal energy. The
chart shows vibration damping property in accordance with JIS G 0602.

Sound transmission loss Vibration damping property

0.0001 0.001 0.01 0.1

TCM 4mm

ALPOLIC/fr 4mm

Titanium sheet

Stainless steel 304

0.0001 0.001 0.01 0.1

Loss factor, η (Eta)

(7) Fire performance

In Japan, TCM is approved as a non-combustible material for exterior and interior surfaces, based on the fire test
results of the heat release test (ISO 5660-1) and the gas toxicity test. The tests done in accordance with the UK
and USA standards are only general tests for building materials, but TCM is virtually approved as an eligible
material for external claddings and roof coverings in most countries on the basis of the extensive fire test results
on ALPOLIC/fr. TCM 4mm has passed the following fire tests.

Country Test standard Result & Classification

U.K. BS476 Part 6 Class 0
BS476 Part 7 Class 1
U.S.A. Tunnel test (ASTM E-84) Class A/Class 1
Japan Heat release test (ISO 5660-1) & Non-combustible material.
gas toxicity test Certificate No. NM-0229

6. Processing method
The machinability of titanium and stainless steel is low, and we need special machines and tools for cutting and
grooving TCM panels. We recommend the following processing methods for TCM:

(1) Cutting Cutting by shear

Use square shear for straight cutting. Small clearance (0.1mm or
less) and 1°30’ rake angle is suitable. Comparatively large droop
appears at cut edge.

We can also use CNC router for cutting TCM panels.

Complicated cutting as well as straight cutting is possible with
CNC router. Use square end mill made of ceramic-coated super hard alloy.

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Note: Panel saws and regular circular saws are not suitable for TCM panels.

(2) Grooving
CNC router
Use CNC router for grooving TCM panels. Firstly, cut the backside skin with
square end mill, and secondly, remove the core with regular carbide-tipped bit. And
then we obtain the V-shaped groove shown in the diagram. Use a square end mill
made of ceramic-coated super hard alloy to cut the backside skin. We can also use
V-cut machine (planer) for stainless steel sheet for grooving TCM panels.
Note: Panel saws equipped with V-cutter are not applicable to TCM panels.

Grooving with CNC router V-groove by CNC router Grooving by V-cut machine (planer)
12
0.3
110°
4.0±0.2

0.4-0.5 0.3

Folding & assembly after grooving

(3) Folding and assembly
We can fold V-grooved panels with a folding jig in the same
manner as ACM panels. To produce a tray type panel (rout &
return panel), we normally groove the panel at 25mm from
edges, remove the four corners by notching tool and fold the
four sides. After assembly, the corners are sealed with sealant
from backside to prevent from water penetration, if necessary.

(4) Bending with press brake

We use press brake or 3-roll bender for bending. In bending with press brake, Bending with press brake
use a top die having almost the same radius as the final bending radius. The
smallest bendable limit is approx. 100mmR. In bending with press brake, edges
tend to extend like a saddle. Confirm the curved shape with pre-testing.

(5) Bending with 3-roll bender

We can use 3-roll bender for curving TCM panels. The smallest bendable radius
is approx. 200mmR. The gap between rolls should have some allowance 3-roll bender
(0.3-0.5mm) in order not to constrict TCM panel between rolls.

(6) Joining with accessories - in terms of galvanic corrosion

If dissimilar metals are used for assembly, we have to design the panel detail to
prevent the dissimilar metals from galvanic corrosion. Titanium and stainless
steel are noble metals in corrosion potential, and it is likely that the less noble
metal corrodes with galvanic corrosion in a moist condition. Use rivet and
bolt/nut made of stainless steel for joining. Use angle and flange made of
Joining with accessory
stainless steel for accessory, if possible. When aluminum extrusions are used for
accessory, insulate the aluminum surface electrically with anodizing or paint
coating.
Aluminum profile TCM

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(7) Safety precautions on fabrication work
a. The panel edge is as sharp as a knife. Wear gloves for safety in handling TCM.
b. During working with CNC router, wear safety glasses for protection of eyes.

7. Cleaning
The topside titanium will not rust as far as TCM is used for external claddings or roof coverings. But staining
will be caused by various factors and will accumulate on titanium surface. Therefore, we have to do cleaning
with a procedure suitable for each staining. Refer to the separate cleaning manual.

8. General notes
(1) Optical difference by direction
TCM shows optical difference between directions, as metallic-paint colors do. Therefore, it is important to
arrange TCM panels in the same direction to avoid the optical (color) difference.

(2) Color variation among production lots

It is possible that the color of TCM slightly varies among production lots and the inconsistent colors are visible
after installation. This is caused by a slight color difference between titanium coils. In order to prevent this
problem, we recommend placing the total requirement in one order or allotting the panels with a grouping
arrangement.

For further information, please contact:

MITSUBISHI PLASTICS, INC. MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL FP AMERICA, INC.
Industrial Materials Division
Composite Materials Division
Composite Materials Department
2-2, Nihonbashi Hongokucho 1-chome 401 Volvo Parkway, Chesapeake, VA 23320
Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0021 Japan Telephone (USA): 800-422-7270
Telephone: 81-3-3279-3064 / 3065 Telephone (International): 1-757-382-5750
Facsimile: 81-3-3279-6672 Facsimile: 1-757-436-1896
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL SINGAPORE PTE LTD

Composite Materials Department Distributed by:
79 Anson Road, #12-01 Singapore 079906
Telephone: 65-6226-1597
Facsimile: 65-6221-3373
E-mail: [email protected]

MITSUBISHI PLASTICS, INC.

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The material properties or data in this leaflet are portrayed as general information only and are not product specifications. Due to product
changes, improvements and other factors, Mitsubishi Plastics, Inc. reserves the right to change or withdraw information contained herein
without prior notice.

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