A Complete Breakdown of Titanium Cup Costs (Part 3)

Every cup has a story, and life has its warmth. Hello everyone, welcome back to "Dong Dong's Cup Talk" The retail prices of titanium cups in the current market vary dramatically, which has caused confusion for many consumers. https://www.zhanyict.com/en/ProductsDetail-VB-10486.htmlToday, we continue our detailed analysis of the costs behind titanium cups. Through this sharing, we hope to help everyone make more rational and customer-oriented choices when selecting titanium cups.

3. Levels of Surface Treatment Technology

Level 1: Basic Treatment (Cost: ¥5–10)

- Process: Sandblasting + Mechanical Polishing

- Issue: Poor wear resistance; https://www.zhanyict.com/en/ProductsDetail-VB-10486.htmlnoticeable scratches appear after 3–6 months of use.

Level 2: Mid-Range Treatment (Cost: ¥15–30)

- Process: Micro-Arc Oxidation (MAO)

- Forms a 5–10 μm ceramic-like coating with a hardness of up to HV800.

- Brand Example: https://www.zhanyict.com/en/ProductsDetail-VB-10486.htmlXiaomi ecosystem brand "Yunmi" titanium cups use this process.

Level 3: High-End Composite Treatment (Cost: ¥40–80)

- Process: MAO + PVD Coating

- Typical Example: Japan’s Fuji Aluminum "Titanium Shield" technology

- First Layer: Micro-arc oxidation creates a TiO₂ layer.

- Second Layer: https://www.zhanyict.com/en/ProductsDetail-VB-10486.htmlPhysical Vapor Deposition (PVD) applies TiN (golden color).

- Effect: Hardness exceeds HV1200, completely fingerprint-resistant, and retains permanent color.