From San Francisco to Baoji: A 7-Year Rebellion for Material Integrity

In 2019, after completing materials science graduate research under Professor Fatemeh Khalkhal at San Francisco State University, our founder Vicky Chen made a decision that many questioned. Instead of staying in the comfortable academic or corporate world in the US, Vicky returned to Baoji, the titanium capital of China.

The reason was a deep-seated frustration. During research and subsequent market analysis, Vicky witnessed the dark side of the global titanium trade:

  • The rampant abuse of low-quality sponge titanium.
  • The influx of recycled scrap metal that compromised critical projects.
  • The dishonest practice of passing off cheap, unregulated titanium bars as medical or aircraft Grade 5.

We refused to be part of that system. So in 2019, we partnered with a local processing veteran to establish Shaanxi Vico.

Our 7-Year Promise (2019 – 2026):

For seven years, we have swum against the tide. We lost some clients early on because we refused to match the suspiciously low prices of competitors who used recycled scrap. But we held our ground.
Today, in 2026, we have proven that integrity wins. We don’t just supply metal; we serve real people—engineers, medical device innovators, and machinists in the US, Taiwan, and India who cannot afford a single point of failure.
We treat an order for 1 kg of medical titanium with the exact same respect, testing rigor, and engineering dedication as a 10-ton bulk shipment. Because to us, every client is a real person with a real project depending on our honesty.

Shaanxi Vico Titanium: How We Back Our Promise with Action

To make this promise a reality, we built Shaanxi Vico to operate with absolute transparency. Located in the heart of “China’s Titanium Valley” (Baoji), we do not take shortcuts. We procure raw titanium ingots exclusively from BaoTi Group and perform 100% ultrasonic testing (UT) to ensure zero internal defects in every batch.
Our full industrial chain spans from primary processing to precision CNC machining, allowing us to strictly control the quality that we promised you. We supply a complete range of certified bars, plates, and medical-grade titanium (ASTM F136) that are fully traceable back to the raw ingot.
As your direct manufacturing partner, we remove the barriers between you and premium material. We make your supply chain efficient and accessible with no MOQ limits—supporting your projects even if you only need 1 kg or a single bar to test your idea.

Why Partner with Shaanxi Vico Titanium?

We are on a mission to clean up the marketplace and serve you with uncompromised integrity. Our direct manufacturing model is built on four pillars designed to eliminate your risks and secure your quality.

Factory-Direct Pricing

Source directly from our facility in China’s Titanium Valley (Baoji). Eliminate middlemen and secure highly competitive rates on pure raw materials.

100% Pure Raw Material

We refuse to use cheap recycled scrap. Every bar is processed from pure BaoTi ingots and undergoes 100% ultrasonic testing (UT) with full MTC traceability.Independent reports available from SGS and TÜV

Expert Custom Solutions

Guided by academic material science expertise, we don’t just sell metal. We provide custom CNC-machined parts and specialized medical/aerospace grades tailored to your projects.

Zero MOQ Flexibility

We respect every client. From a 1 kg sample for R&D to full-scale bulk production, we offer zero minimum order limits with fast global delivery options.

    • Yes, we are a direct, fully integrated manufacturer with our production facility located in Baoji, China (China’s Titanium Valley). Founded by a materials science expert who completed graduate research under Professor Fatemeh Khalkhal at San Francisco State University, our factory was built to serve real people with uncompromised quality, managing everything from BaoTi raw ingots to final precision-finished parts.

    We founded Shaanxi Vico precisely because we were disgusted by the market’s abuse of sponge titanium, recycled scrap, and cheap bars passed off as Gr5. To guarantee absolute integrity, we process only pure raw ingots. Every product undergoes rigorous ultrasonic testing (UT) and carries independent reports from SGS, TÜV, the National Testing Center (Baoji), and HanTang Inspection.

    Absolutely. We believe that every client deserves respect, which is why we offer zero MOQ limits—even for a single bar or 1 kg order. Whether you need standard Gr2/Gr5 inventory or highly customized specifications for specialized CNC medical implants, our in-house engineers and founder’s material expertise are here to provide maximum convenience for your project.