Material Comparison Guide
Choose from hundreds of manufacturing materials including various grades of thermoplastics, metals, and elastomers.
When selecting a material, consider the material properties, manufacturability characteristics, cosmetic appearance, and cost. For milling and turning dimensions by material, please see maximum part extents for machining.
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| Type | Material | Service | Process | More Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum | Aluminum 6061-T651/T6 | Sheet Metal Fabrication CNC Machining | Sheet Metal Fabrication CNC Milling CNC Turning | Data Sheet |
| Aluminum | Aluminum 7075-T651/T6 | CNC Machining | CNC Milling CNC Turning | Data Sheet |
| Aluminum | Aluminum 7075-T7351 | CNC Machining | CNC Milling CNC Turning | Data Sheet |
| Aluminum | Aluminum AlSi10Mg | 3D Printing | Direct Metal Laser Sintering | Data Sheet |
| Aluminum | Aluminum 5052-H32 | Sheet Metal Fabrication | Sheet Metal Fabrication | Data Sheet |
| Aluminum | Aluminum 2024-T351 | CNC Machining | CNC Milling CNC Turning | Data Sheet |
| Brass | Brass C260 | Sheet Metal Fabrication CNC Machining | Sheet Metal Fabrication CNC Milling | Data Sheet (Sheet Metal) Data Sheet (CNC Milling) |
| Brass | Brass C360 | CNC Machining | CNC Turning | Data Sheet |
| Cobalt Chrome | Cobalt Chrome | 3D Printing | Direct Metal Laser Sintering | Data Sheet |
| Copper | Copper C101 | Sheet Metal Fabrication CNC Machining | Sheet Metal Fabrication CNC Milling | Data Sheet (Sheet Metal) Data Sheet (CNC Milling) |
| Copper | Copper C110 | Sheet Metal Fabrication | Sheet Metal Fabrication | Data Sheet (Sheet Metal) |
| Inconel | Inconel 718 | 3D Printing | Direct Metal Laser Sintering | Data Sheet |
| Low Carbon Steel | Mild Steel 1018 | CNC Machining | CNC Milling CNC Turning | Data Sheet |
| Low Carbon Steel | Low Carbon Steel CR 1008 | Sheet Metal Fabrication | Sheet Metal Fabrication | Data Sheet |
| Low Carbon Steel | CR Galvanized | Sheet Metal Fabrication | Sheet Metal Fabrication | Data Sheet |
| Low Carbon Steel | CR Galvannealed | Sheet Metal Fabrication | Sheet Metal Fabrication | Data Sheet |