This is the complete FAQ compiled from 3 years of overseas inquiries at Shaanxi Qianyi Tuoda. If your question is not here, email sales@sxqytd.com — we reply within 4 working hours.
Q1: Are you a manufacturer or trader?
A: We are a stockist and supplier based in Baoji Titanium Valley. We hold ~800 tons of physical inventory and work with partner mills for custom production. You get stock speed with mill capability.
Q2: What is your total inventory?
A: Approximately 800 tons total: Titanium Plate 400t, tube 80t, bar/ingot 200t, wire 50t, fittings 3,000pcs, flanges 1,500pcs, fasteners 30,000pcs, nickel products 30t.
Q3: Can I visit your warehouse?
A: Yes. Baoji is 1.5 hours by air from Xi'an. We can arrange pickup and factory tour. Video call inspection also available.
Q4: Do you have ISO certification?
A: Yes, ISO 9001 certified. Certificate available on request.
Q5: What is your MOQ?
A: No strict MOQ on stock items. 1 piece plate cut to size is acceptable. Custom forgings may require minimum heat lot.
Q6: Do you export to my country?
A: We ship worldwide. Regular destinations include USA, Canada, Germany, UAE, Russia, India, Australia, Brazil, South Africa, Vietnam, Thailand.
Q7: Can you handle urgent orders?
A: Yes. Stock items confirmed before 3 PM Beijing time dispatch same day. We have handled 48-hour emergency replenishment for chemical plant shutdowns.
Q8: Do you provide material test certificates?
A: Every shipment includes MTC. EN 10204 3.1 standard; 3.2 on request.
Q9: What is your company address?
A: Floor 4, Building 4, No. 188 Gaoxin Avenue, High-tech Zone, Baoji City, Shaanxi, China.
Q10: How do I contact you?
A: Email sales@sxqytd.com, WhatsApp +86 188 2967 9311, Tel +86-917-355-7966.
Q11: Does grade symbol equal ASTM test compliance?
A: No. Symbol is identity; test is proof. We supply per ASTM B265 (plate), B348 (bar), B337/B338 (tube), B363 (fittings), B381 (forgings).
Q12: What grades do you stock?
A: Titanium: GR1, GR2, GR5 (TC4), GR7, GR9, GR12, GR23. Nickel: Ni200, Ni201, Monel 400, Inconel 600/625, Hastelloy C276.
Q13: Can you supply dual-certified material?
A: Yes. Common dual certs: ASTM B265 + AMS 4911 (GR5), ASTM + GB/T, ASTM + GOST.
Q14: What is the difference between GR2 and GR7?
A: GR7 is GR2 + 0.12-0.25% palladium. Better crevice corrosion resistance in reducing acids. Use GR7 for hot brine or acidic chloride.
Q15: Is GR5 weldable?
A: Yes but requires strict procedure. Preheat 150-200°C, interpass max 200°C, post-weld heat treatment for critical service. We supply welding wire ER Ti-6Al-4V.
Q16: What nickel alloys do you stock?
A: Ni200/Ni201 (pure nickel), Monel 400, Inconel 600/625, Hastelloy C276, Incoloy 800H/825. Plates, bars, tubes, flanges.
Q17: Can you supply titanium clad steel plate?
A: Yes, through partner mills. Explosion clad or roll clad, ASTM B898 standard.
Q18: What is the Russian standard equivalent of GR2?
A: GOST 19807 VT1-0 is closest to GR2. We supply MTC in GOST format for EAC projects.
Q19: Do you stock titanium for medical use?
A: GR23 (Ti-6Al-4V ELI) for medical implants. AMS 4907 / ASTM F136. Stock limited; lead time 7-14 days.
Q20: Can you provide mill test report in English?
A: Yes. All MTCs issued in English as standard. Russian, Chinese versions on request.
Q21: What plate thickness do you stock?
A: 0.8mm to 60mm for GR1/GR2/GR5. Thin gauge (0.8-3mm) in coil or sheet; thick plate (20-60mm) in flat stock.
Q22: What widths are available?
A: Standard widths 1000mm, 1200mm, 1500mm. Other widths cut from stock plate.
Q23: Can you cut to custom length?
A: Yes. Plasma cutting, waterjet cutting, or shear cutting depending on thickness. Length cut to your drawing.
Q24: What is your cutting tolerance?
A: Plasma: +/- 1.5mm; Waterjet: +/- 0.5mm; Shear: +/- 0.3mm. Tighter tolerance on request.
Q25: Can you supply checkered (tread) plate?
A: Yes, GR2 checkered plate 3-8mm thick. Anti-slip pattern.
Q26: Do you supply plate with pickled surface?
A: Yes. Pickled, sandblasted, or mill finish available. Pickled is standard for chemical service.
Q27: Can you supply extra-wide plate (2000mm+)?
A: Available on custom order from partner mills. Lead time 15-25 days.
Q28: What about ultra-thin titanium foil?
A: 0.01-0.5mm titanium foil available. Used in electronics, plating, medical.
Q29: Can you supply GR5 plate in large sizes?
A: Max single piece approx 2000x6000mm for stock. Larger sizes by custom order.
Q30: Do you stock titanium-clad copper bar?
A: Yes, for electroplating and electrolysis applications. Copper core with titanium cladding.
Q31: What tube types do you stock?
A: Seamless tube (ASTM B338 GR2/GR5), welded tube, U-bent tube, coiled tube.
Q32: What sizes of seamless tube are available?
A: OD 6mm to 114mm, wall 0.5mm to 8mm. Common sizes in stock.
Q33: Can you supply U-bent tubes?
A: Yes. GR2 U-bent tubes for heat exchangers. Bend radius per TEMA standard.
Q34: Do you supply coiled tubing?
A: Yes. GR2 coiled tube OD 6-25mm, length up to 100m per coil. For offshore, chemical injection.
Q35: What is the difference between seamless and welded tube?
A: Seamless for high pressure/temp; welded for lower pressure, lower cost. Both available.
Q36: Can you supply square/rectangular titanium tubing?
A: Yes. Welded square/rectangular tube for structural applications.
Q37: Do you stock large-diameter titanium pipe?
A: Up to DN500 (20 inch) welded pipe in stock. Seamless large diameter available custom.
Q38: Can you supply tube with internal polishing?
A: Yes. ID polishing to Ra 0.8 or 0.4 micron for sanitary/food/pharma use.
Q39: What about titanium heat exchanger tubing?
A: GR1/GR2/GR9 seamless tubes, OD 12-38mm, wall 0.7-2mm. Most common heat exchanger sizes in stock.
Q40: Can you supply titanium tube fittings (ferrule, compression)?
A: Yes. Titanium compression fittings, ferrule fittings, tube adapters in GR2/GR5.
Q41: What bar stock do you hold?
A: Round bar GR2/GR5, diameter 6mm to 300mm. Hex, square, rectangular bar on request.
Q42: Can you cut bar to length?
A: Yes. Saw cut to any length. Tolerance +/- 1mm standard.
Q43: Do you supply forged bar?
A: Yes. Forged round bar up to 500mm diameter. Better grain structure for heavy forgings.
Q44: What titanium wire do you stock?
A: Welding wire ER Ti-2, ER Ti-5; straightened and coiled. Diameter 0.8mm to 6mm.
Q45: Can you supply fine titanium wire?
A: Yes. Ultra-fine wire down to 0.1mm for electronics, medical, filtration.
Q46: Do you supply titanium spring wire?
A: GR9 (Ti-3Al-2.5V) spring wire available. High elasticity, corrosion resistance.
Q47: Can you supply titanium ingot?
A: Yes. VAR/EB melted ingot for remelting or forging. Weight 500kg to 5000kg.
Q48: Do you stock titanium billet for forging?
A: Yes. Billet 200-600mm square, length per requirement.
Q49: Can you supply titanium electrode for welding?
A: Yes. GR2/GR5/GR7/GR12 welding electrodes, AWS A5.16 compliant.
Q50: What about titanium mesh or expanded metal?
A: Expanded titanium mesh in GR2, sheet size 1000x2000mm. For electrolysis, filtration, architecture.
Q51: What flange types do you stock?
A: Weld neck, slip-on, blind, socket weld, lap joint, threaded. GR2/GR5, sizes 1/2" to 24".
Q52: What standards for flanges?
A: ASTM B381, ASME B16.5, ASME B16.47, DIN, JIS, GOST available.
Q53: Do you supply titanium pipe fittings?
A: Elbow, tee, reducer, cap, stub end. Butt weld fittings per ASME B16.9. Socket weld and threaded per B16.11.
Q54: What Titanium Fasteners do you stock?
A: Bolt, nut, washer, screw, stud in GR2/GR5/GR7. DIN/ISO/ANSI standard. 30,000+ pcs in stock.
Q55: Can you make custom fasteners?
A: Yes. Non-standard bolts, studs, special washers. Drawings required.
Q56: Do you supply titanium valves?
A: Ball valve, gate valve, check valve, butterfly valve in GR2/GR5. Manual or actuated.
Q57: Can you supply titanium pumps or pump parts?
A: Pump impeller, casing, shaft sleeve. Custom manufactured per drawing.
Q58: Do you stock titanium gaskets?
A: Spiral wound gaskets with titanium winding, PTFE coated titanium gaskets.
Q59: Can you supply titanium expansion joints?
A: Yes. Axial, lateral, angular expansion joints for high-temp ducting.
Q60: Do you make titanium heat exchanger assemblies?
A: Yes. Shell and tube, plate, coil type heat exchangers. Custom designed per duty.
Q61: What non-standard titanium equipment do you make?
A: Agitators, reactors, heat exchangers, storage tanks, pressure vessels, anodes, baskets, racks.
Q62: Can you fabricate per customer drawing?
A: Yes. Send CAD/PDF/STEP. We confirm feasibility, tolerance, and process route before quoting.
Q63: What welding processes do you use?
A: GTAW (TIG) for titanium, PAW (plasma), sometimes laser. All in argon-purged chambers or trailing shields.
Q64: Do you provide pressure vessel design?
A: We fabricate to ASME VIII Div 1, PED 2014/68/EU, GB150. Design service available through partner engineering firms.
Q65: Can you make titanium agitators/mixers?
A: Yes. Shaft diameter 25-300mm, length up to 6m. Impeller types: propeller, turbine, anchor, paddle.
Q66: Do you build titanium anodizing racks?
A: Yes. Custom rack design for plating and anodizing lines. High conductivity titanium with copper core options.
Q67: Can you fabricate titanium reaction vessels?
A: Yes. Jacketed reactors, stirred tanks, with or without heating/cooling coils. Capacity 50L to 20,000L.
Q68: Do you make titanium baskets for plating?
A: Perforated titanium baskets for anode chips. Various sizes, with hooks and handles.
Q69: Can you repair titanium equipment?
A: Yes. On-site or in-shop welding repair, surface restoration, component replacement.
Q70: What is your annual capacity for custom equipment?
A: Approximately 100 sets/year of non-standard titanium equipment.
Q71: Do you accept third-party inspection?
A: Yes. SGS, BV, TUV, Intertek. We arrange on-site inspection and loading supervision.
Q72: What is EN 10204 3.1 vs 3.2?
A: 3.1 = Manufacturer's test report with QA signature. 3.2 = Adds independent third-party witness. We supply 3.1 standard; 3.2 on request.
Q73: Can you provide PMI (Positive Material Identification)?
A: Yes. Handheld XRF spectro test on each piece or batch sample.
Q74: Do you do hydrostatic testing?
A: Yes. Pressure vessels and piping tested per ASME/PED requirements.
Q75: Can you provide radiographic (RT) or ultrasonic (UT) testing?
A: Yes. UT for plates 12mm+; RT/PT/MT available through partner labs.
Q76: What is your traceability system?
A: Heat number on MTC matches heat number on each piece. Full traceability from melt to shipment.
Q77: Do you have in-house mechanical testing?
A: Tensile, hardness, flattening tests in-house. Chemical analysis via spectrometer. Full test reports provided.
Q78: Can you supply material with NACE compliance?
A: Yes. NACE MR0175/ISO 15156 for sour service. HIC/SSC testing available.
Q79: Do you provide coating or surface treatment?
A: Anodizing (colored or hard), nitriding, pickling, passivation. Not PVD/CVD.
Q80: Can you re-certify material after cutting?
A: Yes. We issue new MTC referencing original heat number and our cutting process.
Q81: What payment methods do you accept?
A: T/T (30% deposit + 70% before shipment), L/C at sight, D/P for returning clients, Western Union, PayPal (small orders).
Q82: Do you accept Letter of Credit?
A: Yes. Irrevocable L/C at sight preferred. Documentary requirements discussed before issuance.
Q83: Any fast payment for small batches?
A: Western Union or PayPal for samples/trial orders. Confirmation in minutes. T/T full prepayment also accepted.
Q84: What is your Incoterms preference?
A: FOB Shanghai/Ningbo, CIF/CIP to destination port, EXW Baoji. Flexible per buyer request.
Q85: How do you pack for export?
A: Anti-rust oil + VCI film + edge protection + plywood crate or steel-strapped bundle. Moisture absorber on request.
Q86: Can you palletize small items?
A: Yes. Fasteners, fittings, small bars on pallets, stretch-wrapped.
Q87: Do you provide photos before shipping?
A: Yes. Packing photos, loading photos, container seal number sent before departure.
Q88: What shipping lines do you work with?
A: COSCO, Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, Evergreen. Air freight via CA, MU, CX, SQ.
Q89: Can you handle door-to-door delivery?
A: Yes. DDP service available to select countries via freight forwarder partners.
Q90: How long is your quote valid?
A: 7 days standard. Stock items may extend to 14 days depending on market volatility.
Q91: Can you help with grade selection?
A: Yes. Tell us medium, temperature, pressure, process (weld/machine/form). We recommend the right grade without upselling.
Q92: Do you provide machining service?
A: Yes. CNC machining, milling, turning, drilling. Send drawing for quote.
Q93: Can you bend titanium tube?
A: Yes. CNC tube bending, mandrel bending. Minimum bend radius 1.5x OD.
Q94: Do you provide welding filler metal?
A: Yes. Matching filler wire/rod for all grades. ER Ti-2, ER Ti-5, etc.
Q95: Can you advise on titanium welding procedure?
A: Yes. We provide WPS (Welding Procedure Specification) guidance and consumable recommendations.
Q96: What about corrosion data for my application?
A: We provide corrosion rate charts and reference cases for common media. For critical service, recommend third-party corrosion testing.
Q97: Do you offer technical drawings review?
A: Yes. We check tolerance feasibility, material suitability, and suggest cost-saving modifications.
Q98: Can you consolidate shipments with other suppliers?
A: Yes. We can collect goods from other Baoji suppliers and ship together to save freight.
Q99: What if material arrives damaged?
A: Report within 7 days with photos. We file claim with carrier and arrange replacement or credit.
Q100: How do I start?
A: Send grade + size + quantity + destination port to sales@sxqytd.com or WhatsApp +86 188 2967 9311. We reply within 4 working hours.
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Contact Person: Wang Xiaoning
Tel: +86-917-355-7966
Email: sales@sxqytd.com
WhatsApp: +86 188 2967 9311
Company: Shaanxi Qianyi Tuoda Technology Co., Ltd
Address: Floor 4, Building 4, No. 188 Gaoxin Avenue, High-tech Zone, Baoji City, Shaanxi Province, China