Every Material, Matched to Every Process
Different manufacturing processes demand different materials. This guide organizes our full materials offering by process — so you can instantly see what’s available for CNC machining, injection molding, sheet metal, 3D printing, die casting, and more.
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The widest material range of any process — virtually any solid metal, engineering plastic, or specialty material can be CNC machined. 3-axis and 5-axis milling, turning, and turn-mill. Select a material family below for full grade tables and design guidelines.
50+
Materials
±0.005mm
Finest Tolerance
Ra 0.4µm
Finest Finish
3 / 5-Axis
Milling
Aluminum Alloys
- 6061, 7075, 7050, 2024, 2011, 5083, 5052, 6063, MIC-6 and more
- Tensile: 186–572 MPa · Density: 2.66–2.83 g/cm³
- Fully anodizable
Stainless Steel
- 303, 304, 316L, 17-4 PH, 15-5 PH, 2205 Duplex, 440C and more
- Tensile: 485–1310 MPa · Austenitic, PH, Martensitic, Duplex
- Corrosion resistant · Food, medical, marine grades available
Carbon & Alloy Steel
- 1018, 1045, 4130, 4140, 4340, 8620, 52100
- Tensile: 440 MPa (1018) up to 2000 MPa (Maraging)
- Heat-treatable · Lowest cost high-strength option
Tool Steel
- D2, H13, P20, A2, S7, M2 HSS, O1
- Hardness: up to HRC 65 after heat treatment
- Machined annealed → heat-treated to final hardness
Titanium Alloys
- Gr1 CP, Gr2, Gr5 TC4, Gr23 ELI, Gr9, Ti-6242, Beta-21S
- Density: 4.43–4.94 g/cm³ · Tensile: 240–990 MPa
- Biocompatible · Best strength-to-weight
Nickel Superalloys
- Inconel 625, 718, 600 · Hastelloy C-276, X · Monel 400
- Max service temp: 980–1200°C · Tensile: 550–1240 MPa
- CBN tooling, flood coolant required
Copper & Copper Alloys
- C110 ETP, C101 OFC, C360 Brass, C260, C464, C932 Bronze, C17200 BeCu
- Conductivity: 12–101% IACS
- Bus bars, heat sinks, springs, valves, bushings
Engineering Plastics
- PEEK, POM-C/H, PA66, PC, PTFE, PVDF, Ultem PEI, PMMA, G10/FR4 and more
- Temp range: 80–270°C
- Chemical resistant, self-lubricating, electrically insulating grades
Specialty & Low-CTE Alloys
- Invar 36, Super Invar, Kovar, Maraging 300, Tungsten, Molybdenum
- CTE: 0.5–5.3 ppm/°C · Optical, hermetic, athermal applications
- Glass-to-metal seals, X-ray shielding, optical mounts
High-volume thermoplastic parts from a single tool. Resin selection determines mechanical performance, chemical resistance, temperature rating, flame rating, and surface aesthetics. Choose from commodity to high-performance grades.
20+
Resins Available
1 to 10M
Parts / Run
±0.05mm
Typical Tolerance
Class A
Surface Available
Standard Commodity Resins
- ABS, PP, HDPE, POM, PMMA, HIPS — general purpose grades
- Lowest material cost · Fastest cycle times
- Good dimensional stability · Wide color options
Glass & Mineral Filled Resins
- PA6-GF30, PA66-GF30, PP-GF30, PC-GF20, POM-GF20
- 2–3× stiffness vs unfilled · Lower CTE · Reduced warpage
- Structural brackets, under-hood auto, housings
High-Performance Engineering Resins
- PEEK, PPS, Ultem PEI 1010/9085, PVDF, LCP
- Service temp: 150–260°C · Flame retardant grades
- Semiconductor, medical, chemical, aerospace applications
Thermoplastic Elastomers
- TPU (Shore A 30–95), TPE, SEBS, Santoprene, TPA
- Soft-touch overmolding · Flexible living hinges
- IP seals, grips, cable jackets, medical tubing
Laser cutting, CNC punching, bending, and welding in standard sheet and plate gauges. Material choice governs corrosion resistance, formability, weldability, and finish options. Thickness range 0.5mm to 12mm depending on material.
0.5–12mm
Thickness Range
±0.1mm
Bend Tolerance
3,000mm
Max Sheet Size
4
Metal Families
Aluminum Sheet & Plate
- 5052-H32, 5083-H321, 6061-T6, 3003-H14, 5754-H22
- Lightest sheet metal option · Good weldability
- Anodize or powder coat for corrosion protection
Stainless Steel Sheet
- 304, 304L, 316L, 430, 201 — multiple surface finishes
- 2B mill, BA mirror, #4 brushed, #8 mirror polish
- Food, pharma, medical, decorative enclosures
Carbon & Mild Steel Sheet
- SPCC cold-rolled, 1008, 1018, 4130, galvanized SECC/SGCC
- Cheapest sheet metal · Weld-ready · Primer/powder coat
- Structural brackets, enclosures, frames, supports
Copper & Brass Sheet
- C110 ETP Copper, C260 Cartridge Brass, C360 Brass, C510 PhBr
- Excellent electrical conductivity · EMI shielding
- Bus bar blanks, terminals, heat exchanger fins, RF shields
SLA, SLS, MJF, FDM, and SLM metal powder — multiple technologies for concept models, functional prototypes, and end-use parts. Material selection depends on technology, functional requirements, and acceptable surface finish.
SLA/SLS/MJF/FDM/SLM
Technologies
12+
Materials
±0.2mm
Typical Tolerance
1–5 days
Lead Time
SLA Photopolymer Resins
- Standard resin, tough resin, clear/translucent, dental/biocompat
- Visual prototypes, clear covers, dental models, masters for casting
- Anodize or powder coat for corrosion protection
SLS / MJF Nylon Powders
- PA12 (standard), PA11 (tougher), PA12-GF (glass filled), TPU (flexible)
- Functional structural parts without support structures
- Snap fits, hinges, complex geometries, small batch production
FDM Engineering Filaments
- PLA, ABS, PETG, PC, ASA, PEEK, carbon-fiber filled nylon
- Largest build volume · Lowest cost · Coarser finish
- Concept models, jigs, fixtures, PEEK for high-temp functional parts
SLM Metal Powders
- 316L SS, Ti-6Al-4V, AlSi10Mg aluminum, Inconel 718, CoCr
- Full-density metal — same properties as wrought material
- Complex topology-optimized structural, medical, aerospace parts
Silicone molds cast from a master pattern (usually SLA), then filled under vacuum with polyurethane resins or liquid silicone rubber. The fastest route to 10–50 production-quality plastic or rubber prototype parts without tooling cost.
10–50
Parts per Mold
±0.3mm
Typical Tolerance
7–10 days
Lead Time
Shore A 10–D80
Hardness Range
Urethane Elastomers
- Shore A 10 (very soft gel) through A80 (firm rubber)
- Simulates TPE, TPU, silicone, EPDM, NBR appearance and feel
- Grips, seals, bumpers, flexible overmoled covers
Rigid Urethane Resins
- ABS-like, PP-like, PC-like rigid grades · Shore D 65–80
- Paintable, bondable, tappable — production-equivalent appearance
- Housings, covers, structural prototypes, fit-and-function testing
Clear & Optical Urethanes
- Water-clear casting for lenses, light pipes, clear covers
- Tintable with transparent dyes to match any color
- UV-stable grades for outdoor exposure testing
Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR)
- Shore A 10–60
- Service temp: -60°C to 220°C · Excellent aging resistance
- Medical device prototypes, baby products, gaskets, overmolds