{"id":2938,"date":"2022-08-26T09:59:01","date_gmt":"2022-08-26T00:59:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mako-metal.com\/eng\/?p=2938"},"modified":"2022-08-26T09:59:01","modified_gmt":"2022-08-26T00:59:01","slug":"coloring-of-titanium-color-titanium-fabrication-method","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mako-metal.com\/eng\/archives\/2938","title":{"rendered":"Coloring of Titanium] Color Titanium Fabrication Method"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Titanium is typically known for its lightweight, extremely rust-resistant, high strength, and human- and environment-friendly characteristics.<\/p>\n<p>The greatest feature of titanium is its beautiful coloring without painting or plating, and its color will not fade over a long period of time.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, as with stainless steel, the design polishing process creates a beautiful surface that also lasts for a long time.<\/p>\n<p>Apart from this, we would like to introduce colored titanium, which is generally referred to as &#8220;colored titanium,&#8221; in light of its manufacturing method.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"wp-image-3259 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mako-metal.com\/makomtl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/\u56f31-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"477\" height=\"318\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"Ff23s3Hw2S\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mako-metal.com\/eng\/archives\/1434\">Designing titanium based on the pattern of a shirt<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Designing titanium based on the pattern of a shirt&#8221; &#8212; Design Metal Library\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mako-metal.com\/eng\/archives\/1434\/embed#?secret=Ff23s3Hw2S\" data-secret=\"Ff23s3Hw2S\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Color_Titanium_Manufacturing_ProcessColoring_Method\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">1<\/span> Color Titanium Manufacturing Process\uff08Coloring Method)<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#The_color_of_titanium_varies_with_the_thickness_of_the_oxide_film\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">1.1<\/span> The color of titanium varies with the thickness of the oxide film.<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Titanium_vapor_deposition_is_a_thin_titanium_film\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">1.2<\/span> Titanium vapor deposition is a thin titanium film<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#When_titanium_is_painted_the_performance_of_the_paint_takes_precedence\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">1.3<\/span> When titanium is painted, the performance of the paint takes precedence.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Color_titanium_manufacturing_process_atmospheric_coloration\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">2<\/span> Color titanium manufacturing process (atmospheric coloration)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Color_Titanium_Manufacturing_Process_Anodizing_Method\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">3<\/span> Color Titanium Manufacturing Process (Anodizing Method)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Color_titanium_manufacturing_method_vapor_deposition_method\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">4<\/span> Color titanium manufacturing method (vapor deposition method)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Color_titanium_manufacturing_process_painting_and_silk_printing\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">5<\/span> Color titanium manufacturing process (painting and silk printing)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Summary_of_Titanium_Coloring_and_Color_Titanium\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">6<\/span> Summary of Titanium Coloring and Color Titanium<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"Color_Titanium_Manufacturing_ProcessColoring_Method\">Color Titanium Manufacturing Process\uff08Coloring Method)<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The following titanium coloring methods are available<\/p>\n<p>(1) Atmospheric coloring (burner coloring)<\/p>\n<p>(2) Anodic oxidation method<\/p>\n<p>(3) Vacuum evaporation<\/p>\n<p>(4) Silk printing<\/p>\n<p>(5) Painting<\/p>\n<p>(*4) and (5) are &#8220;coloring&#8221; in the larger sense, but they are mostly used to create letters and logos, and painting or silk-screen printing of the entire surface is extremely rare. Then, why is color applied?\u3000Let us explain the color of color titanium.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"ILMYZqkUTO\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mako-metal.com\/eng\/series\/hexagon\">Golden Hexagon<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Golden Hexagon&#8221; &#8212; Design Metal Library\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mako-metal.com\/eng\/series\/hexagon\/embed#?secret=ILMYZqkUTO\" data-secret=\"ILMYZqkUTO\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"The_color_of_titanium_varies_with_the_thickness_of_the_oxide_film\">The color of titanium varies with the thickness of the oxide film.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Both 1) atmospheric coloration and 2) anodic oxidation, described earlier, add light interference effects by growing an oxide film (passive film) on the titanium surface.<\/p>\n<p>This light interference effect can produce rainbow hues.<\/p>\n<p>This is exactly the same principle as the rainbow phenomenon and the rainbow colors of soap bubbles.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"wp-image-3260 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mako-metal.com\/makomtl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/\u56f32-300x82.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"527\" height=\"144\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"alignnone wp-image-3261\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mako-metal.com\/makomtl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/\u56f33-300x206.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"340\" height=\"234\" \/>\u3000Shades of rainbow appear.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"alignnone wp-image-3262\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mako-metal.com\/makomtl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/\u56f34-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"339\" height=\"254\" \/>\u3000Like soap bubbles, the color changes depending on the angle of view.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"GwAAd7yV63\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mako-metal.com\/eng\/archives\/1964\">Does titanium discolor? An in-depth explanation of its principles and countermeasures!<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Does titanium discolor? An in-depth explanation of its principles and countermeasures!&#8221; &#8212; Design Metal Library\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mako-metal.com\/eng\/archives\/1964\/embed#?secret=GwAAd7yV63\" data-secret=\"GwAAd7yV63\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Titanium_vapor_deposition_is_a_thin_titanium_film\">Titanium vapor deposition is a thin titanium film<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Then, what is vapor deposition (3)?<\/p>\n<p>Evaporation coating is a process of covering the surface of titanium with thin titanium particles in a vacuum and causing them to react with gases to produce tint.<\/p>\n<p>It does not grow an oxide film as in atmospheric coloration or anodic oxidation, but covers the titanium surface with titanium.<\/p>\n<p>The golden color is due to the titanium nitride film, which is a combination of titanium and nitrogen, covering the titanium.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"wp-image-3265 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mako-metal.com\/makomtl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/\u30c0\u30a6\u30f3\u30ed\u30fc\u30c9-300x57.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"537\" height=\"102\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We have obtained several patents for this technology, so please take a look if you are interested.<\/p>\n<p>We have also received the Monodzukuri Nippon Grand Award for our technology.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mako-metal.com\/makomtl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/\u56f35.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"221\" height=\"231\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The 5th Monodzukuri Nippon Grand Awards, Excellence Award [Manufacturing\/Production Process Category].<\/p>\n<p>Patents<\/p>\n<p>Patent No. 4418386<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"mdFz07hHTi\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mako-metal.com\/eng\/archives\/1804\">Titanium Processing: Its Features and Case Studies!<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Titanium Processing: Its Features and Case Studies!&#8221; &#8212; Design Metal Library\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mako-metal.com\/eng\/archives\/1804\/embed#?secret=mdFz07hHTi\" data-secret=\"mdFz07hHTi\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"When_titanium_is_painted_the_performance_of_the_paint_takes_precedence\">When titanium is painted, the performance of the paint takes precedence.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Finally, 4) and 5) cover the titanium surface with a resin called paint, so the color will be the same even if it is not titanium.<\/p>\n<p>This has nothing to do with titanium, since the performance of the paint film and the coating itself will be visible.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"wp-image-3266 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mako-metal.com\/makomtl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/\u56f31-1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"376\" height=\"282\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Color_titanium_manufacturing_process_atmospheric_coloration\">Color titanium manufacturing process (atmospheric coloration)<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Atmospheric coloration is literally the process of roasting titanium on this earth with fire, and the heat causes an oxide film to grow on the surface.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, there must be oxygen.<\/p>\n<p>In other words, it is done in the air.<\/p>\n<p>The way to do this is to &#8220;just burn it with a burner&#8221; or to heat it in an atmospheric furnace.<\/p>\n<p>Or heating in an atmospheric furnace.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mako-metal.com\/makomtl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/\u56f32-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/p>\n<p>How it actually looks.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3268\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mako-metal.com\/makomtl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/\u56f33-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This QR code is made of titanium.<\/p>\n<p>Shades of blue and purple are produced by atmospheric coloration.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"WBYDUvVYTc\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mako-metal.com\/eng\/case\/titanium-qr-code-information-board\">Titanium QR code information board<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Titanium QR code information board&#8221; &#8212; Design Metal Library\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mako-metal.com\/eng\/case\/titanium-qr-code-information-board\/embed#?secret=WBYDUvVYTc\" data-secret=\"WBYDUvVYTc\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Color_Titanium_Manufacturing_Process_Anodizing_Method\">Color Titanium Manufacturing Process (Anodizing Method)<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Anodic oxidation is the most widely used method of coloring titanium in Japan.<\/p>\n<p>Titanium is placed in an electrolytic solution and electricity is applied to grow an oxide film on the titanium surface.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on the thickness of the film, the color of the titanium changes like a rainbow.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3269 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mako-metal.com\/makomtl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/\u56f34-1-261x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"261\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"wp-image-3270 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mako-metal.com\/makomtl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/\u56f35-300x98.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"462\" height=\"151\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"WnCysUn0H3\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mako-metal.com\/eng\/archives\/2834\">What is stainless steel coloration? Explanation of colored stainless steel<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;What is stainless steel coloration? Explanation of colored stainless steel&#8221; &#8212; Design Metal Library\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mako-metal.com\/eng\/archives\/2834\/embed#?secret=WnCysUn0H3\" data-secret=\"WnCysUn0H3\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Color_titanium_manufacturing_method_vapor_deposition_method\">Color titanium manufacturing method (vapor deposition method)<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This method of finishing is often used for functional parts such as tools and decorative items such as watches and glasses.<\/p>\n<p>It is commonly referred to as vacuum deposition, ion plating, titanium plating, titanium nitride, etc., but in essence, it is vapor deposition.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><img class=\"alignnone wp-image-3271\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mako-metal.com\/makomtl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/\u56f36-237x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"237\" height=\"300\" \/>\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-3272\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mako-metal.com\/makomtl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/\u56f37.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"371\" height=\"279\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Color_titanium_manufacturing_process_painting_and_silk_printing\">Color titanium manufacturing process (painting and silk printing)<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is a method of placing letters or colors on the titanium surface by painting or silk printing.<\/p>\n<p>This method produces vivid colors, but diminishes the need to use titanium as the base material.<\/p>\n<p>This is because in the case of this coating method, the performance of the coating film determines the performance.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3273\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mako-metal.com\/makomtl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/\u56f38-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3274\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mako-metal.com\/makomtl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/\u56f39-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3275\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mako-metal.com\/makomtl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/\u56f310-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">\n<h2><span id=\"Summary_of_Titanium_Coloring_and_Color_Titanium\">Summary of Titanium Coloring and Color Titanium<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Titanium is used in a wide variety of products, from accessories to catheries.<\/p>\n<p>There are many colored titanium products around us.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, the number of buildings in the city that use colored titanium is also increasing.<\/p>\n<p>We hope you will remember this column when you discover colored titanium.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you very much in advance.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Titanium is typically known for its lightweight, extremely rust-resistant, high strength, and human- and environment-friendly characteristics. The greatest feature of titanium is its beautiful coloring without painting or plating, and its color will not fade over a long period of time. Of course, as with stainless steel, the design polishing &#8230; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2939,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[4,5],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mako-metal.com\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2938"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mako-metal.com\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mako-metal.com\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mako-metal.com\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mako-metal.com\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2938"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.mako-metal.com\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2938\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2940,"href":"https:\/\/www.mako-metal.com\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2938\/revisions\/2940"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mako-metal.com\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2939"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mako-metal.com\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2938"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mako-metal.com\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2938"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mako-metal.com\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2938"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}