Check out our selection of quality materials for CNC machining, injection molding, sheet metal fabrication and 3D printing, for both prototyping and production stages.
CNC Metals
- Aluminum 6061-T6
- The general-purpose machining aluminum. Good strength, corrosion resistance and weldability with excellent machinability.
- Aluminum 7075-T6
- High-strength aerospace aluminum with strength approaching many steels at a fraction of the weight.
- Stainless Steel 304
- General-purpose austenitic stainless steel with excellent corrosion resistance and formability.
- Stainless Steel 316L
- Molybdenum-bearing stainless steel with superior chloride and marine corrosion resistance.
- Carbon Steel 1045
- Medium carbon steel with good machinability and strength; hardenable for higher wear resistance.
- Brass C360
- Free-cutting brass with the highest machinability rating of any copper alloy and an excellent surface finish.
- Copper C110
- Electrolytic tough pitch copper with the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of common engineering metals.
- Titanium Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V)
- High strength, low density and exceptional corrosion resistance for aerospace and medical components.
CNC Plastics
- ABS
- Low-cost, easy-to-machine plastic with good impact resistance, strength and stiffness.
- Polycarbonate (PC)
- Transparent engineering plastic with excellent impact strength and dimensional stability.
- POM (Acetal / Delrin)
- High-stiffness, low-friction thermoplastic. The standard choice for gears, bearings and bushings.
- PA / Nylon 6/6
- Excellent wear resistance and high tensile strength; glass-filled grades more than double stiffness.
- PEEK
- High-temperature engineering thermoplastic that retains flexural and tensile properties at very high temperatures.
- PMMA (Acrylic)
- Hard, transparent plastic with excellent optical clarity and UV stability. A lighter alternative to glass.
- PPS
- High-performance plastic with outstanding chemical resistance and inherent flame retardancy.
- PEI (ULTEM)
- Amber high-temperature thermoplastic combining exceptional mechanical, thermal and electrical properties.
- PTFE (Teflon)
- Very high melting point with exceptional chemical resistance. Hydrophobic, non-wetting and non-stick.
Injection Molding Plastics
- ABS
- Tough, easy-to-process plastic with a good balance of impact resistance, strength and stiffness.
- ABS/PC Blend
- Combines the toughness of polycarbonate with the processability and cost of ABS. Flame-retardant grades available.
- Polycarbonate (PC)
- Outstanding impact strength combined with optical clarity and good heat resistance.
- Polypropylene (PP)
- Versatile, chemical-resistant and FDA-compliant. Living-hinge capable at low cost.
- PA / Nylon (PA6, PA66)
- Good wear resistance, high tensile strength and excellent fatigue properties.
- POM (Acetal / Delrin)
- High stiffness, low friction and excellent dimensional stability for precision molded parts.
- PBT
- Semi-crystalline polyester with excellent electrical insulation and fast crystallization for short cycles.
- PPS
- Inherently flame retardant with excellent chemical resistance and high-temperature dimensional stability.
- PEEK
- High-temperature thermoplastic that withstands aggressive sterilization and chemical exposure.
- PEI (ULTEM)
- Amorphous high-temperature thermoplastic with exceptional mechanical and electrical properties.
- PMMA (Acrylic)
- Outstanding optical clarity and UV stability. A lighter, shatter-resistant alternative to glass.
- TPU / TPE
- Rubber-like flexibility with thermoplastic processability for grips, seals and overmolding.
- Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR)
- Platinum-cure silicone with exceptional thermal stability and clarity. Durometers from 30A to 80A.
- Medical-Grade Silicone
- Platinum-cured silicone for medical and food contact. Autoclave- and gamma-stable.
- Optical Silicone Rubber
- High-clarity silicone for light guides and lenses with minimal yellowing over lifetime.
Sheet Metals
- Aluminum 5052
- The most common sheet metal aluminum. Excellent formability, corrosion resistance and weldability.
- Aluminum 6061
- Precipitation-hardened aluminum sheet with good mechanical strength and excellent machinability.
- Stainless Steel 304
- Clean-finish austenitic stainless sheet. The default for food, medical and outdoor housings.
- Stainless Steel 316L
- Molybdenum-bearing stainless steel with superior chloride and marine corrosion resistance.
- Cold Rolled Steel (SPCC)
- Smooth, consistent mild steel. The economical base material for powder-coated enclosures and chassis.
- Galvanized Steel (SGCC)
- Zinc-coated steel with a sacrificial corrosion-resistant layer for outdoor enclosures and panels.
- Copper C110
- High-conductivity copper sheet. The standard for busbars, shielding and thermal management.
- Brass H62
- Copper-zinc alloy sheet with good corrosion resistance and an attractive finish.
3D Printing Plastics
- Standard Resin (SLA)
- General-purpose stereolithography resin with high feature resolution and smooth cosmetic surfaces.
- ABS-Like Resin
- Tough resin that mimics the look and feel of an injection-molded part for functional and snap-fit testing.
- High-Temperature Resin
- Ceramic-filled composite resin with heat deflection above 200 °C for tooling and hot-air flow parts.
- Nylon PA12 (SLS)
- Durable, impact-resistant SLS nylon that handles complex geometry and thin walls without supports.
- Nylon PA12 GF (SLS)
- 30% glass-filled nylon with significantly higher stiffness, strength and temperature resistance.
- Nylon PA12 (MJF)
- Near-isotropic Multi Jet Fusion nylon at higher throughput and lower unit cost than SLS.
- PLA (FDM)
- The most economical FDM filament for large, low-cost concept models and visual prototypes.
- ABS (FDM)
- Better impact resistance and higher temperature tolerance than PLA for functional parts and fixtures.
- PETG (FDM)
- Combines the printability of PLA with the durability and chemical resistance of ABS.
- TPU (FDM)
- Flexible polyurethane filament with rubber-like elasticity for gaskets, dampers and grips.
3D Printing Metals
- Aluminum AlSi10Mg
- Cast-aluminum-equivalent alloy printable into complex lattice and conformal-cooling geometries.
- Titanium Ti-6Al-4V
- Full-density Grade 5 titanium with biocompatibility and outstanding specific strength.
- Stainless Steel 316L
- Full-density 316L stainless steel with excellent corrosion resistance and complex internal channels.
- Inconel 718
- Nickel-chromium superalloy retaining strength to 700 °C with exceptional oxidation resistance.
- Cobalt Chrome (CoCr)
- Cobalt-chromium alloy with excellent wear and corrosion resistance for implants and dental frameworks.
