Sheet Metal Materials
Aluminum
Aluminum with its lightweight yet robust nature, offers enhanced durability without excess weight. Its superior malleability allows precise shaping, ideal for intricate designs.
AL5052
AL5083
AL6061
AL6063
Copper
Copper’s advantages are clear: unparalleled electrical conductivity, thermal efficiency, and natural resistance to corrosion, ensuring longevity and performance in fabrications.
CU1020
CU1100
CU2100
CU2200
CU2300
CU2400
CU2600
Brass
Opt for brass to ensure precise machining, a distinct appearance, and efficient heat conductivity, providing advantages for both practical and decorative applications.
C27400
C28000
Stainless Steel
Renowned for its durability and resistance to staining, stainless steel ensures longevity and maintains its appearance, even in harsh environments.
301 303 304
316
420 430
Injection Mold Materials
Tooling Materials
Before injection molding process starts low or high-volume production, a high tolerance CNC machined tooling is needed. Most commonly used materials include:
Tool Steel: P20, H13, S7, NAK80, S136, S136H, 718, 718H, 738 Stainless Steel: 420, NAK80, S136, 316L, 316, 301, 303, 304
Aluminum: 6061, 5052, 7075
Plastic Materials
Plastic injection molding service comes with a wide range of materials with different properties, including impact strength, rigidity, thermal resistance, chemical resistance, etc.
ABS HDPE LDPE PP
PPA PS POM PC
PU Teflon (PTFE) Nylon
PC PMMA PA PEEK
PET
CNC Machining Materials
Aluminum
Aluminum is a highly ductile metal, making it easy to machine. The material has a good strength-to-weight ratio and is available in many types for a range of applications.
Price: $
Lead Time: < 10 days
Tolerances: ±0.125mm (±0.005″)
Max part size: 200 x 80 x 100 cm
Copper
Copper displays excellent thermal conductivity, electrical conductivity and plasticity. It is also highly ductile, corrosion resistant and can be easily welded.
Price: $$$
Lead Time: < 10 days
Wall Thickness: 0.75 mm
Tolerances: ±0.125mm (±0.005″)
Max part size: 200 x 80 x 100 cm
Stainless Steel
Stainless steel is the low carbon steel that offers many properties that are sought after for industrial applications. Stainless steel typically contains a minimum of 10% chromium by weight.
Price: $$
Lead Time: < 10 days
Wall Thickness: 0.75 mm
Tolerances: ±0.125mm (±0.005″)
Max part size: 200 x 80 x 100 cm
Plastic
Plastics are a popular choice for CNC machining due to their versatility, cost-effectiveness, and faster machining times. Explore our CNC machining services with a variety of common plastics available.
| POM | PEEK | HDPE | PET |
| Nylon | PTFE | PVC | PP |
| ABS | PC | PMMA |
3D Printing Materials
ABS and Resins
Renowned for its strength, durability, and elevated temperature resistance, ABS stands out as a premier selection for 3D printing. Suited for functional prototypes and intricate designs, ABS guarantees dependable performance and a remarkable finish.
Technology: SLA
Color: White, Beige, Black, Red, Semi-transparent
Types:
– ABS Photosensitive Resin
– High Temperature Resistant 70°C Photosensitive Resin
– Black Toughness 70°C Heat-Resistant Photosensitive Resin
– Semi-Transparent – Photosensitive Resin
White Tough Resin
PA (Nylon)
Possessing outstanding strength, flexibility, and resistance to abrasion, Nylon emerges as an optimal choice for small quantities of prototypes and resilient end-use products. Its enduring durability and adaptability guarantee a high standard of quality in long-lasting prints.
Technology: MJF, SLS
Color: Original color, gray-black,
black painted
Types: HP Nylon
Aluminum
Aluminum metal 3D printing presents a distinctive combination of lightness and strength, coupled with exceptional thermal conductivity and resistance to corrosion. This renders it a premier choice for creating high-precision, durable prints.
Technology: SLM
Color: Silvery Gray
Type: ALSI10MG Aluminum Alloy
Stainless Steel
With unparalleled strength, resistance to corrosion and heat, and durability, stainless steel proves to be an ideal choice for industrial 3D applications. It guarantees the production of high-quality, precise parts endowed with excellent mechanical properties.
Technology: SLM
Color: Gray-black
Type: 316L ,in 718L Stainless Steel
Titanium
With exceptional strength, resistance to corrosion and heat, and impressive durability, titanium stands out as an excellent option for a wide range of industrial applications. It guarantees the creation of precise, high-quality components with outstanding mechanical properties.
Technology: DMLS
Color: Gray-black
Type: Ti15-45
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