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Materials

Selecting the right material is critical for part performance, cost, and manufacturability. Below is our comprehensive material library covering metals and plastics available for your projects.

Metals

We work with a wide range of metals for CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, die casting, and wire EDM.

Aluminum (6061, 6063, 7075)

Excellent strength-to-weight ratio, good machinability, corrosion resistant. Widely used for prototypes and production parts across industries.

Stainless Steel (304, 316)

Outstanding corrosion resistance with excellent strength. Ideal for medical, food-grade, marine, and chemical processing applications.

Steel & Alloy Steel

Strong, versatile, and durable. Suitable for structural, automotive, and industrial applications requiring high strength.

Titanium (Grade 2, 5)

Exceptional strength-to-weight ratio with biocompatibility. Used extensively in aerospace, medical implants, and high-performance applications.

Copper (C110)

Excellent electrical and thermal conductivity. Ideal for electrical components, heat exchangers, and precision engineering.

Brass (C360)

Good machinability with attractive gold-like appearance. Used in decorative fittings, precision instruments, and connectors.

Bronze

High wear resistance with low friction. Suitable for bearings, bushings, and marine hardware.

Magnesium Alloys

Ultra-lightweight with good strength. Perfect for weight-critical applications in aerospace and automotive.

Inconel

High-performance nickel-chromium alloy with exceptional heat and corrosion resistance. Used in extreme environments.

Tungsten Carbide

Extremely hard and wear-resistant. Ideal for tooling, cutting tools, and high-wear applications.

Plastics

Our plastic material library covers engineering thermoplastics for CNC machining, injection molding, and 3D printing.

ABS

Versatile thermoplastic with good impact resistance, surface finish, and machinability. Ideal for prototypes and functional parts.

Polycarbonate (PC)

High impact strength with optical clarity. Used for lenses, transparent enclosures, and high-strength applications.

Nylon / PA (Polyamide)

Excellent wear resistance with low friction coefficient. Ideal for gears, bearings, and moving mechanical parts.

POM (Delrin / Acetal)

High stiffness, low friction, and excellent dimensional stability. Used for precision mechanical parts.

PEEK

High-performance thermoplastic with exceptional chemical and thermal resistance. Used in demanding aerospace and medical applications.

PTFE (Teflon)

Lowest friction coefficient of any solid material with excellent chemical resistance. Ideal for seals and non-stick applications.

Polypropylene (PP)

Lightweight, flexible, with excellent chemical resistance. Used for containers, automotive parts, and living hinges.

Polyethylene (PE, HDPE, UHMW)

Versatile, durable plastic with good impact resistance. Used for wear strips, cutting boards, and chemical tanks.

PMMA (Acrylic)

Transparent, UV-stable alternative to glass with excellent optical properties. Used for signage, displays, and lighting.

TPU

Flexible thermoplastic polyurethane with excellent abrasion resistance. Used for soft-touch parts, seals, and protective cases.

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