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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Compare Materials (24 Results)
| 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 |
| Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel 17-4 PH | CNC Machining 3D Printing | CNC Milling CNC Turning Direct Metal Laser Sintering | Data Sheet (CNC Milling) Data Sheet (CNC Turning) Data Sheet (3D Printing) |
| Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel 304/304L | Sheet Metal Fabrication CNC Machining | Sheet Metal Fabrication CNC Milling CNC Turning | Data Sheet (Sheet Metal) Data Sheet (CNC Machining) |
| Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel 316 | CNC Machining | CNC Milling CNC Turning | Data Sheet |
| Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel 316L | Sheet Metal Fabrication 3D Printing | Sheet Metal Fabrication Direct Metal Laser Sintering | Data Sheet (Sheet Metal) Data Sheet (3D Printing) |
| Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel 303 | CNC Machining | CNC Milling CNC Turning | Data Sheet |
| Steel Alloy | Alloy Steel 4140 | CNC Machining | CNC Milling CNC Turning | Data Sheet |
| Titanium | Titanium Ti 6Al-4V | 3D Printing | Direct Metal Laser Sintering | Data Sheet |
| Titanium | Titanium Grade 5 6Al-4V | CNC Machining | CNC Milling CNC Turning | Data Sheet |
Compare Materials (137 Results)
| Type | Material | Service | Process | More Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABS | ABS | CNC Machining | CNC Milling | Data Sheet |
| ABS | ABS Flame Retardant | CNC Machining | CNC Milling | Data Sheet |
| ABS | Polylac PA-746 | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| ABS | Polylac PA-765 | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| ABS | Cycolac MG47 | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| ABS | Lustran 433 | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| ABS | Lustran 348 | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| ABS | RTP 605 (30% GF) | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| ABS-Like | ABS-Like White (Accura Xtreme White 200) | 3D Printing | Stereolithography | Data Sheet |
| ABS-Like | ABS-Like Gray (Accura Xtreme Gray) | 3D Printing | Stereolithography | Data Sheet |
| ABS-Like | ABS-Like Black (Accura 7820) | 3D Printing | Stereolithography | Data Sheet |
| ABS-Like | MicroFine™ (Gray and Green) | 3D Printing | Stereolithography | Data Sheet |
| ABS-Like | ABS-Like Translucent/Clear (WaterShed XC 11122) | 3D Printing | Stereolithography | Data Sheet |
| ABS/PC | Bayblend FR 110 | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| ABS/PC | Bayblend FR 3010 | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| ABS/PC | Bayblend T85 XF | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| ABS/PC | Bayblend T65 XF | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| ABS/PC | Cycoloy C6200 | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| ABS/PC | Cycoloy C2950 | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| CPVC | CPVC | CNC Machining | CNC Milling | Data Sheet |
| ETPU | Isoplast 202EZ | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| HDPE | HDPE | CNC Machining | CNC Milling | Data Sheet |
| HDPE | Unipol DMDA 8007 | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| HDPE | Marlex 9006 HID | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| HDPE | Dow DMDA 8907 | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| LCP | Vectra E130 (30% GF) | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| LLDPE | Dowlex 2517 | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| PA (Nylon) | PA12 White (PA650) | 3D Printing | Selective Laser Sintering | Data Sheet |
| PA (Nylon) | PA12 Mineral-Filled (PA620-MF) | 3D Printing | Selective Laser Sintering | Data Sheet |
| PA (Nylon) | PA12 Black | 3D Printing | Multi Jet Fusion Selective Laser Sintering | Data Sheet Data Sheet |
| PA (Nylon) | PA 12 Value | 3D Printing | Selective Laser Sintering | Data Sheet |
| PA (Nylon) | Hylon Select N1000EHL (Nylon 66) | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| PA (Nylon) | Hylon Select N1013HL (13% glass-fiber Nylon 66) | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| PA (Nylon) | Hylon Select N1033HL (33% GF Nylon 66) | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| PA (Nylon) | Nylon 6/6 | CNC Machining | CNC Milling | Data Sheet |
| PA (Nylon) | Nylon 6/6 30% Glass Filled | CNC Machining | CNC Milling | Data Sheet |
| PA (Nylon) | Nylon 6 Black | CNC Machining | CNC Milling | Data Sheet |
| PA (Nylon) | Nylon 6 Light Blue | CNC Machining | CNC Milling | Data Sheet |
| PA (Nylon) | Minlon 10B40 (40% Mineral Reinforced Nylon 66) | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| PA (Nylon) | PA12 40% Glass-Filled (PA614-GS) | 3D Printing | Selective Laser Sintering | Data Sheet |
| PA (Nylon) | PA11 Black (PA850) | 3D Printing | Selective Laser Sintering | Data Sheet |
| PA (Nylon) | RTP 200 UV (Nylon 66) | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| PA (Nylon) | RTP 202 FR (15% GF Nylon 66) | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| PA (Nylon) | RTP 203 FR (20% GF Nylon 66) | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| PA (Nylon) | RTP 204 UV (25% GF Nylon 66) | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| PA (Nylon) | Stanyl TW341 (Nylon 46) | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| PA (Nylon) | Vydyne R533H (33% GF Nylon 66) | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| PA (Nylon) | Zytel HTN 51G35HSL (35% GF PPA) | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| PA (Nylon) | Zytel ST-801 (Impact Modifier, Rubber Nylon 66) | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet (Natural) Data Sheet (Black) |
| PA (Nylon) | Zytel 101 L (Nylon 66) | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| PA (Nylon) | Zytel 103 HSL (Nylon 66) | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| PA (Nylon) | Zytel 70G13 (13% GF Nylon 66) | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| PA (Nylon) | Zytel 70G33 (33% GF Nylon 66) | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| PA (Nylon) | Zytel 73G15L (15% GF Nylon 6) | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| PA (Nylon) | Zytel 77G33L (33% GF Nylon 6/12) | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| PA (Nylon) | Zytel 80G14AHS (14% GF Nylon 66) | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| PA (Nylon) | Zytel 8018 HS (14% GF Nylon 66) | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| PA (Nylon) | PA 12 40% Glass-Filled Black | 3D Printing | Multi Jet Fusion | Data Sheet |
| PBT | Valox 357 | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| PBT | Valox 420SEO (30% GF) | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| PBT | Crastin S600F20 | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| Polycarbonate (PC) | Hylex P1025L | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| Polycarbonate (PC) | Lexan 940 | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| Polycarbonate (PC) | Lexan 3412R-131 (20% GF) | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| Polycarbonate (PC) | Lexan HP1-1H112 | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| Polycarbonate (PC) | Lexan 121 S-80362 | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| Polycarbonate (PC) | Lexan 925U-701 | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| Polycarbonate (PC) | Makrolon 2405 | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| Polycarbonate (PC) | Makrolon 2407 | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| Polycarbonate (PC) | Makrolon 2458 | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| Polycarbonate (PC) | Makrolon 6455 | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| Polycarbonate (PC) | Makrolon 6485 | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| Polycarbonate (PC) | Makrolon 6555 | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| Polycarbonate (PC) | Makrolon RX1805 | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| Polycarbonate (PC) | Makrolon RX2530 | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| Polycarbonate (PC) | Polycarbonate (PC) 20% Glass Filled | CNC Machining | CNC Milling | Data Sheet |
| Polycarbonate (PC) | Polycarbonate (PC) - Black | CNC Machining | CNC Milling | Data Sheet |
| Polycarbonate (PC) | Polycarbonate (PC) - Clear | CNC Machining | CNC Milling | Data Sheet |
| Polycarbonate (PC) | Polycarbonate (PC) - Translucent | CNC Machining | CNC Milling | Data Sheet |
| Polycarbonate (PC) | RTP 399X71833 | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| Polycarbonate (PC) | RTP 301 (10% GF) | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| Polycarbonate (PC) | RTP ESD C 380 FR L (Black PC) | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| PC-Like | PC-Like Advanced High Temp (Accura 5530) | 3D Printing | Stereolithography | Data Sheet |
| PC-Like | PC-Like Translucent/Clear (Accura 60) | 3D Printing | Stereolithography | Data Sheet |
| PC-Like | Ceramic-Like (Advanced HighTemp PerFORM) | 3D Printing | Stereolithography | Data Sheet |
| PC-Like | Metal Plating | 3D Printing | Stereolithography | Data Sheet |
| PC/PBT | Xenoy 6620 | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| PEEK | PEEK | CNC Machining | CNC Milling | Data Sheet |
| PEEK | Victrex 450G | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| PEI | RTP 2100 LF | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| PEI | Ultem 2200 (20% GF) | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| PEI | Ultem 1000 | Injection Molding CNC Machining | Injection Molding CNC Milling | Data Sheet (Injection Molding) Data Sheet (CNC Milling) |
| PEI | Ultem 2300 (30% GF) | Injection Molding CNC Machining | Injection Molding CNC Milling | Data Sheet (Injection Molding) Data Sheet (CNC Milling) |
| PET | PET | CNC Machining | CNC Milling | Data Sheet |
| PET | Rynite 530 (30% GF) | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| PET | Rynite 935 (35% glass-mica low-warp) | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| PETG | Eastar 6763 | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| PMMA (Acrylic) | PMMA (Acrylic) | CNC Machining | CNC Milling | Data Sheet |
| PMMA (Acrylic) | Plexiglas V825 | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| POM (Acetal/Delrin) | RTP 800 GB 10 (10% glass-bead acetal) | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| POM (Acetal/Delrin) | RTP 800 GB 20 (20% glass-bead acetal) | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| POM (Acetal/Delrin) | Celcon M90 | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| POM (Acetal/Delrin) | Acetal Homopolymer (POM-H) | CNC Machining | CNC Milling | Data Sheet |
| POM (Acetal/Delrin) | Delrin 500P | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| POM (Acetal/Delrin) | Acetal Homopolymer (POM-H) 20% Glass Filled | CNC Machining | CNC Milling | Data Sheet |
| POM (Acetal/Delrin) | Acetal Copolymer (POM-C) | CNC Machining | CNC Milling | Data Sheet |
| POM (Acetal/Delrin) | Acetal Copolymer (POM-C) ESD | CNC Machining | CNC Milling | Data Sheet |
| PP | RTP Anti-static Permastat 100 | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| PP | Maxxam FR PP 301 | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| PP | Profax 6323 | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| PP | Profax 6523 | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| PP | Profax PD702 | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| PP | Profax SG-702 | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| PP | FHR PP P5M6K-048 | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| PP | PP Homopolymer (Polypropylene) | CNC Machining | CNC Milling | Data Sheet |
| PP | PP Copolymer (Polypropylene) | CNC Machining | CNC Milling | Data Sheet |
| PP | Polypropylene Natural | 3D Printing | Selective Laser Sintering | Data Sheet |
| PP | RTP 105 CC FR A (30% GF) | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| PPE/PS | PPE + PS Noryl 265 | CNC Machining | CNC Milling | Data Sheet |
| PPE/PS | Noryl 731F-701S | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| PP-Like | PP-Like Translucent White (Somos 9120) | 3D Printing | Stereolithography | Data Sheet |
| PPS | Ryton R-4-02 (40% GF) | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| PPS | Ryton R-4 (40% GF) | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| PPS | Fortron 1140L4 (40% GF) | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| PPSU | PPSU | UL94 V-0 | CNC Machining | CNC Milling | Data Sheet |
| PS | Styron 666D | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| PS | Styron 498 | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| PSU | Udel P-3703 NT 11 | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| PSU | Udel P-1700 NT-11 | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| PTFE (Teflon) | PTFE | CNC Machining | CNC Milling | Data Sheet |
| PVC | PVC | CNC Machining | CNC Milling | Data Sheet |
| SB | K-Resin SBC KR01 | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| UHMW | UHMW-PE | CNC Machining | CNC Milling | Data Sheet |
| Advanced Photopolymer | Tough Black (Loctite Henkel 3843) | 3D Printing | HPS | Data Sheet |
| Advanced Photopolymer | Ceramic-Filled (BASF 3280) | 3D Printing | HPS | Data Sheet |
| Advanced Photopolymer | Flame Retardant Black (Arkema FR512) | 3D Printing | HPS | Data Sheet |
| Advanced Photopolymer | ESD Black (Loctite 3380) | 3D Printing | HPS | Data Sheet |
Compare Materials (31 Results)
| Type | Material | Service | Process | More Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Photopolymer | Digital Clear / Translucent | 3D Printing | Polyjet | Data Sheet (Digital Photopolymer) |
| Digital Photopolymer | Digital White | 3D Printing | Polyjet | Data Sheet (Digital Photopolymer) |
| Digital Photopolymer | Digital Black | 3D Printing | Polyjet | Data Sheet (Digital Photopolymer) |
| LSR | Elastosil 3003/30 A/B | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| LSR | Elastosil 3003/40 A/B | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| LSR | Elastosil 3003/50 A/B | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| LSR | Elastosil 3003/60 A/B | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| LSR | Elastosil 3003/70 A/B | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| LSR | Elastosil 3003/80 A/B | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| LSR (Fluorosilicone) | Silastic FL 60-9201 | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| LSR (Medical) | Liveo C6-550 | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| LSR (Optical) | Dow Corning MS-1002 | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| TPE/TPV | Santoprene 111-45 | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| TPE/TPV | Santoprene 101-64 | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| TPE/TPV | Santoprene 211-45 | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| TPE/TPV | Santoprene 251-70W232 | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| TPE/TPV | Santoprene 101-87 | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| TPE/TPV | Santoprene 111-35 | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| TPE/TPV | Santoprene 101-55 | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| TPE/TPV | Santoprene 101-73 | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| TPE/TPV | Santoprene 201-87 | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| TPE/TPV | Hytrel 3078 | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| TPE/TPV | Versaflex 6240-1 | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| TPE/TPV | Versaflex 6258-1 | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| TPE/TPV | Versaflex 1040X-1 | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| TPE/TPV | Santoprene 201-64 | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| TPE/TPV | Versaflex OM 1060X-1 | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| TPU | TPU-70A | 3D Printing | Selective Laser Sintering | Data Sheet |
| TPU | Texin 245 | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| TPU | Texin 983 | Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Data Sheet |
| Silicone | True Silicone | 3D Printing | Stereolithography | Data Sheet |