MATERIAL SELECTION GUIDE
MATERIAL SELECTION GUIDE
CNC Machined Metals
Aluminum, stainless, steels, titanium alloys, and more.
CNC Machined Plastics
Acetal, ABS, nylon, HDPE, PP, PEEK, PTFE, and more.
Sheet Metal Materials
Aluminum, stainless, steel, and copper alloys.
3D Printed Metals
Aluminum, stainless steel alloys, metal composites, and more.
3D Printing Plastics
Engineering plastics like ABS, nylon, ULTEM, PC, as well as photopolymers.
Urethane Casting Materials
Rigid, rubbery, flame retardent, and more durable urethanes.
Injection Molded Plastics
Commodity plastics like ABS, PC-ABS, PBT, PC, Acrylic, as well as high performing PEEK and more.
- Injection Molded Plastics and Elastomers
- Quick Turn Molding Plastics and Elastomers
- Optimizing Injection Molding with Polymer Blends: A Guide
- How injection molding simulation software helps you design better parts
- Which Are The 15 Most Popular Plastic Injection Molding Materials?
- Making stronger IM parts with fiber reinforced & filled materials
- Choosing the Right Injection Molding Material: A Comprehensive Guide
- Maximizing Manufacturing Efficiency: The Top 25 Benefits of Injection Molding
Sheet Cut Wood Materials
Hardwoods, Masonite, Plywood, and more
- Cherry Hardwood
- Hardboard (Masonite)
- MDF
- Poplar Hardwood
- Red Oak Hardwood
- Uncoated Wood Laminate (Plywood), Birch
Sheet Cut Foam Materials
EVA Foam, Extra Soft PU, Flame Retardant Foams, and more
- EVA Foam, Black
- EVA Foam, Blue
- Extra Soft PU Foam, Adhesive Backed, Black
- Extra Soft PU Foam, Black
- Flame-Retardant PU Air Filter Pad, Gray
- Flame-Retardant Silicone Foam, Gray
- High Temp Silicone Foam, Adhesive Backed, Red
Sheet Cut Rubber Materials
Buna-N Rubber Blends, EPDM, Silicone Rubber, Paper Fiber, PTFE
- Buna-N Rubber, Adhesive-Backed, Black
- Buna-N Rubber, Black
- Cork and Buna-N Blend, Brown
- EPDM
- High Temp Silicone Rubber, Adhesive-Backed, Red
- High Temp Silicone Rubber, Red
- Paper Fiber and Buna-N Blend, Gray
- PTFE Gasket Material
Sheet Cut Composite Materials
Carbon Fiber and Garolite
- Carbon Fiber
- Garolite G-10 (FR4), Black
- Garolite G-11 (FR5), Green
- Garolite LE (Phenolic), Brown
Metal Binder Jetting Materials
Alloys and X1 Metals
CNC Machined Metals
- Aluminum CNC Machining
- Copper CNC machining
- Stainless steel CNC machining
- Brass CNC machining
- Bronze CNC machining
- Steel CNC machining
- Titanium CNC machining
- Zinc CNC machining
- Explore The Benefits Of CNC Prototype Machining & How It Works
- Optimizing Copper CNC Machining: Processes, Designs, Grades & Considerations
- Optimizing Your Metal Fabrication Process: Exploring the Most Common Techniques
- D2 Tool Steel: Versatile, Durable, and High-Performing
- Optimizing CNC Machining Materials for Your Project: A Guide to Choosing the Right Ones
- Maximizing Medical Device Performance with CNC Materials
- Understanding Wire EDM: Precision Machining for Complex Parts
CNC Machined Plastics
- HDPE CNC machining
- Acetal (Delrin) CNC machining
- Polypropylene CNC machining
- UHMW-PE CNC machining
- Nylon 6/6 CNC machining
- Acrylic CNC machining
- ABS CNC machining
- Polycarbonate CNC machining
- PEEK CNC machining
- PTFE-Teflon CNC machining
- Garolite CNC machining
- PVC CNC machining
- ULTEM CNC machining
- Understanding Turning Processes: Definition, Types, Operations, Parameters & Equipment
- Plastic CNC Machining: Over 30 Supported Types & Processes
- Optimizing CNC Machining for POM Plastic: A Guide to Machining POM with Precision
Sheet Metal Materials
- Aluminum Sheet Metal Materials
- Bronze Sheet Metal Materials
- Copper Sheet Metal Materials
- Stainless Steel Sheet Metal Materials
- Steel Sheet Metal Materials
- Brass Sheet Metal Materials
- Titanium Sheet Metal Materials
- Maximizing Sheet Metal Tolerance Accuracy: A Guide
- Guide to making sheet metal brackets
- 5 ways to improve your sheet metal parts
- Top Solutions for Common Sheet Metal Defects in Various Processes
- Automotive Industry Sheet Metal Fabrication: Maximizing SEO Optimization
3D Printed Metals
- 3D Printed Aluminum
- 3D Printed Stainless Steel
- 3D Printed Maraging Steel
- 3D Printed Inconel
- 3D Printed Titanium
- X1 Metal 420i
- X1 Metal 316i
- 10 Best Metal 3D Printers in 2023: Buyer’s Guide
- All About Magnetic Iron 3D Printing Filament: Materials, Properties, Definition
- Understanding Various Forms of Powder Bed Fusion (PBF) Machines
- Unlock the Potential of 3D Printing with 8 Exciting Metal Applications
- Choosing the Best 3D Printing Material: Expert Tips for Optimal Results
- DMLS vs. EBM: A Comprehensive Comparison
- AM Basics: Understanding the Fundamentals of Additive Manufacturing
- Aluminum Prototype Part for Bicycle – Step-by-Step Guide
3D Printing Plastics
- Nylon (HP MJF, SLS, FDM) 3D Printing
- 3D Resin (SLA) 3D Printing
- Resin (PolyJet) 3D Printing
- ABS (FDM) 3D Printing
- ASA (FDM) 3D Printing
- ULTEM (FDM) 3D Printing
- PPSF (FDM) 3D Printing
- Resin (LSPc) 3D Printing
- Resin (DLS) 3D Printing
- Polycarbonate 3D Printing
- Polypropylene 3D Printing
- Rapid Prototyping Advantages and Applications
- How can CNC Machining be used on 3D Printed Parts?
- All About ABS 3D Printing Filament: Materials, Properties, Definition
- All About PP 3D Printing Filament: Materials, Properties, Definition
- Unlock the Benefits of PETG 3D Printing Filament
- Plastic Prototype Creation Techniques: 3D Printing vs Injection Molding
- 4 Essential Plastic Prototyping Techniques for Fabrication
- ESD Safe Materials for 3D Printing
- PLA vs. ABS: Understanding the Differences
- Choosing Between PETG and PLA: A Comprehensive Comparison for Optimal Results
- 3D Printing: A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners
- Maximizing Your Design Potential: A Guide to Screen Printing Plastic and Other Materials
- 3D Printing vs. Plastic Injection Molding: Which is Better for Your Project?
- 3D Printing Materials: A Comprehensive Guide for Optimal Results
- Ultimate Guide to ABS Acetone Smoothing: Techniques, Supplies, and Expert Advice
- Maximize Your 3D Printing with High-Performance Nylon Materials from SLS
- PolyJet vs. SLS: A Comprehensive Comparison for Optimal 3D Printing
- Carbon DLS: Revolutionizing Medical Applications through Advanced Technology
- 3D Printed Plastics for Medical Device Prototyping: A Comprehensive Design Reference
- Choosing Between SLA and SLS for Prototyping: Which is Best for Your Project?
- Get Your Multi-Material Part Print-Ready: A Step-by-Step Guide
Sheet Cut Wood Materials
- Cherry Hardwood
- Hardboard (Masonite)
- MDF
- Poplar Hardwood
- Red Oak Hardwood
- Uncoated Wood Laminate (Plywood), Birch
Sheet Cut Foam Materials
- EVA Foam, Black
- EVA Foam, Blue
- Extra Soft PU Foam, Adhesive Backed, Black
- Extra Soft PU Foam, Black
- Flame-Retardant PU Air Filter Pad, Gray
- Flame-Retardant Silicone Foam, Gray
- High Temp Silicone Foam, Adhesive Backed, Red
Sheet Cut Rubber Materials
- Buna-N Rubber, Adhesive-Backed, Black
- Buna-N Rubber, Black
- Cork and Buna-N Blend, Brown
- EPDM
- High Temp Silicone Rubber, Adhesive-Backed, Red
- High Temp Silicone Rubber, Red
- Paper Fiber and Buna-N Blend, Gray
- PTFE Gasket Material
Sheet Cut Composite Materials
- Carbon Fiber
- Garolite G-10 (FR4), Black
- Garolite G-11 (FR5), Green
- Garolite LE (Phenolic), Brown