Materials

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• PLA (Polylactic Acid)
• Ideal for general models and prototypes
• Good tensile strength
• Bio-degradable
• Low cost

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• High Strength than PLA
• Higher stiffness compared with ABS
• More reliable than ABS for larger prints

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• Used for functional prototypes.
• High strength and durability.
• Excellent mechanical properties.
• Great for strong prototypes or end-use parts.

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• High toughness
• Dimensionally stable
• Flame retardant properties
• Resists temperatures upto 110ºC

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• Excellent chemical resistance.
• Tough & dimensionally stable.
• Ideal for short-run mfg & functional prototypes.

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• Semi-flexible
• Chemically resistant
• High impact strength
• Resistance to wear and tear

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• High toughness
• Fatigue resistance
• Retains its shape after bending & flexing
• Recyclable

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• Highly flexible.
• Suitable for applications where flexibility is key

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Nylon is a non-abrasive material that is good for ergonomic shapes and holding fixtures for parts that are easily scratched. It can be painted or dyed.

Key features

• Low friction coefficient
• Impact and abrasion-resistant

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• Support material
• Does not cause support marks
• Please contact us for more information

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• Strength of ABS
• Minimal deflection
• Stiff & strong parts
• High-quality surface finish

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• Nylon has excellent strength
• Withstands higher temperatures
• High friction resistance & stiffness

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Aluminum (AlSi10Mg) is a typical casting alloy with good casting properties and is typically used for cast parts with thin walls and complex geometry. It offers good strength, hardness and dynamic properties and is therefore also used for parts subject to high loads. Aluminium AlSi10Mg is ideal for applications that require a combination of good thermal properties and low weight. They can be machined, spark-eroded, welded, micro shot-peened, polished and coated if required.

General characteristics -

• Low weight
• Good thermal properties

Common application -

• Weight reduction
• Automotive industry
• Prototyping

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• Machining
• Polishing
• Coating

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Accuracy :  

• +/- 0.2 to +/- 0.3mm for parts of overall size up to 50mm,
• +/- 0.3 to +/- 0.4mm for parts of overall size up to 150mm
• +/- 0.4 to +/- 0.5mm for parts of overall size up to 250mm.

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ABS-M30 is stronger than standard ABS, making it ideal for prototyping, concept evaluation, functional parts, manufacturing aids etc.

General Characteristics -

• High strength than standard ABS
• High toughness
• Lightweight

Common Applications -

• Functional prototypes
• Jigs and fixtures
• Short-run production

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ASA (Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate). It is similar to ABS but with better UV resistance, mechanical properties and aesthetics than ABS. ASA is suitable for general-purpose prototyping, jigs and fixtures, short-run production parts and outdoor applications.

General Characteristics -

• Higher UV resistance
• Better aesthetics

Common Applications -

• Prototyping
• Functional part
• Jigs and fixture
• Outdoor applications

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Accura 25 (another name VisiJet® SL Flex) provides the polypropylene-like look and feel and white opaque colour with high flexibility. The part retains its shape and is generally suitable for snap-fits assemblies.

General Characteristics -

• High flexibility
• Shape retention

Common Applications -

• Snap-fit assemblies
• General prototyping
• Functional parts

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Rigid material (Figure 4® PRO-BLK) is a high precision resin producing parts with a smooth surface finish and sidewall quality and has excellent mechanical properties.

General Characteristics -

• Excellent mechanical properties
• Good surface finish

Common Applications -

• Electrical housings
• Connectors
• General use parts

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Titanium (Ti6Al4V) has an excellent strength to weight ratio that makes it the right choice where lightweight loading structures are needed. It is also biocompatible, so can be used across a wide range of surgical and dental applications. It has good corrosion resistance.

General characteristics

• High specific strength 
• High corrosion resistance 
• Excellent biocompatibility 
• Good osseointegration 
• Low thermal expansion 
• Low thermal conductivity

Common applications

• Medical and dental
• Aerospace and defence 
• Motorsport 
• Jewellery and art 
• Maritime applications 
• High-end sports equipment

Mechanical properties

Post-processing

• Machining
• Polishing
• Coating

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Accuracy

• +/- 0.2 to +/- 0.3mm for parts of overall size up to 50mm
• +/- 0.3 to +/- 0.4mm for parts of overall size up to 150mm
• +/- 0.4 to +/- 0.5mm for parts of overall size up to 250mm

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Onyx (Strong Nylon) is a micro carbon fibre-filled nylon that yields accurate parts with a near-flawless surface finish. It offers high strength, toughness, and chemical resistance. Additional strength can also be achieved by reinforcing it with fibres like carbon fiber, glass fiber, HSHT Glass fiber & kevlar to yield aluminium-strength parts.

General Characteristics

• High strength
• Toughness
• Chemical resistance

Common Applications

• Plastic Part Replacement
• Housings
• Sensor Mounts
• Prototypes

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Onyx FR is a flame-retardant variant of Onyx(strong nylon) designed for use in applications where parts must be non-flammable. Additional strength can also be achieved by reinforcing it with fibers like carbon fiber, glass fiber, HSHT Glass fiber & kevlar to yield aluminium-strength parts.

General Characteristics

• High strength
• Toughness
• Chemical resistance

Common Applications

• Welding fixture
• Aerospace clips & brackets
• Automobile industry
• Laser marking fixtures
• Electrical/electronic brackets
• Enclosures & fixtures

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Onyx ESD is a static-dissipative with micro carbon fibre-filled nylon material, precision-engineered for a tight range of surface resistance. Onyx ESD meets ESD-safe requirements of the most stringent manufacturing needs. Onyx ESD is stronger and stiffer than Onyx(Strong Nylon), with the same near-perfect surface finish, making it suitable for advanced manufacturing applications from electronics assembly, industrial robotics and process automation.

General Characteristics

• Higher stiffness
• Higher-strength
• Good surface finish

Common Applications

• Robotics
• Electrical mountings/enclosures
• Electronics mountings/enclosures
• Aerospace and automotive industries

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Carbon Fiber is a unique, ultra-high-strength material when laid into a base material like Onyx(Strong Nylon), it can create parts as strong as 6061-T6 Aluminum or even substitute it. It’s extremely stiff and strong and can be laid down in a wide variety of geometries.

General Characteristics

• Extremely stiff and strong

Common Applications

• High-strength tools & fixtures
• Brackets & mounts
• CMM/inspection fixturing
• End-use parts
• Functional prototype

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GlassFiber is an entry-level fiber material capable of producing parts 10x stronger than ABS when laid into a base material like Onyx(Strong Nylon). Glass fiber provides a more affordable alternative to carbon fiber. Glass fiber reinforcement results in stronger and more robust tools.

General Characteristics

• 10x stronger than ABS
• More affordable than carbon fiber

Common Applications

• Soft jaws
• medium-strength tooling
• Insulation reinforcement
• hand tools

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High Strength High Temperature (HSHT) glass fiber has high strength and retains strength in high temperatures environments. Not as stiff as carbon fiber but Onyx(strong nylon) parts reinforced with HSHT are strong in both low and high temperatures environments. Its strength is close to 6061-T6 Aluminum. HSHT reinforcement is best suited for parts in high-temperature environments like molds, autoclaves etc.

General Characteristics

• Retains strength at high and low temperature

Common Applications

• Polymer molds
• Low volume proto Injection Molds
• High-temperature Fixtures
• High-Temperature application prototypes

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Kevlar based parts are known for their energy absorption and extreme toughness. When combined with Onyx(Strong Nylon) or another base material, it produces impact-resistant parts that are less prone to serious functional failure (fracture). Kevlar possesses excellent durability, making it optimal for parts that are subjected to repeated and sudden loading. As stiff as fiberglass and much more ductile, it can be used for a wide variety of applications.

General Characteristics

• High toughness
• Impact-resistant
• Excellent durability

Common Applications

• Tools
• Wear stops
• Part replacements
• Cradles & supports

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Carbon Fiber Nylon - Generic Nylon combined with carbon fiber creates extremely high-strength material. Carbon fiber reinforcement increases the strength of generic nylon exponentially. It’s extremely stiff and strong and can be laid down in a wide variety of geometries.

General Characteristics

• Extremely stiff and strong

Common Applications

• Plastic Part Replacement
• Housings
• Sensor Mounts
• Cosmetic Prototypes

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Glass Fiber Nylon - Generic Nylon combined with glass fiber creates very high-strength material. Glass fiber reinforcement increases the strength of generic nylon immensely. It’s extremely stiff and strong and can be laid down in a wide variety of geometries. Also, it's a more cost-effective option than carbon fiber.

General Characteristics

• 10x strong than ABS
• More affordable than carbon fiber

Common Applications

• Soft jaws
• medium-strength tooling
• Insulation reinforcement
• hand tools

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Stainless Steel(17-4 PH) or SS630 is a multi-application material used for industrial uses. The density of 95% wrought strength. SS 17-4 PH enables you to make high-strength, robust metal parts for a wide variety of applications across the industrial spectrum.

General Characteristics

• High strength
• Robust parts

Common Applications

• End-of-Arm Tools
• Lightweight Brackets
• General High-Wear Tooling
• Functional Prototypes
• Custom Wrenches & Sockets

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Harder than 17-4 PH Stainless Steel and capable of maintaining material properties at high temperatures. TS H13 is an extremely versatile material to work with. Used for tool bodies, brazing fixtures, and other parts where hardness or heat resistance are required.

General Characteristics

• High strength
• High-temperature applications

Common Applications

• Cutting Tool Bodies
• Brazing Fixtures
• Mold Inserts
• Wear-Resistant Tools
• High-Strength Parts

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Tool Steel A2 and D2 are cold work tool steels defined by their extremely high hardness after heat treatment. A2 tool steel offers a combination of good wear resistance and high toughness. D2 tool steel is harder and more wear-resistant, but less tough. Both can be used for cutting and forming tools, or other applications where high hardness are valued.

General Characteristics

• Extremely hard
• Good wear resistance

Common Applications

• Punch Dies
• Forming Tools
• Stamping Dies

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Inconel is a nickel-chromium-based superalloy that is extremely resistant to corrosion and strong at high temperatures. Can fabricate functional prototypes and end-use parts designed for harsh environments.

General Characteristics

• High corrosion resistance
• Retains strength at high temperature

Common Applications

• High-temperature fixtures
• Corrosion-resistant fittings
• Crucibles, Turbine hardware

Mechanical Properties

Accuracy :  

• +/- 0.2 to +/- 0.3mm for parts of overall size up to 50mm,
• +/- 0.3 to +/- 0.4mm for parts of overall size up to 150mm
• +/- 0.4 to +/- 0.5mm for parts of overall size up to 250mm.

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Copper possesses better heat and electricity conductivity characteristics and can be formed into any geometrical shape. Application across a wide array of industries from electrical, electronics and automobile etc.

General Characteristics

• Better heat and electricity conductivity

Common Applications

• Welding Shanks
• Induction Coils
• Heatsinks
• Bus Bars
• Custom Fittings
• Adapters
• EDM Electrodes

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Figure 4® RUBBER-65A BLK material is created to address the needs for rubber parts featuring production-level performance and mechanical properties tested according to industry standards. Figure 4 RUBBER-65A BLK is a mid-tear strength, high elongation at break, Shore 65A material for the production of medium-hard rubber parts with the slow rebound

General characteristics

• Mid-tier strength
• High elongation at break
• Shore 65A hardness
• Slow rebound
• Easy to clean

Common applications

• Grips
• Handles
• Gaskets
• Bump stoppers
• Seals
• Vibration dampers
• Automotive
• General engineering
• Electrical & electronics

Post-processing

• Painting

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Stainless steel 316L is a corrosion-resistant iron-based alloy. Parts built from SS 316L can be machined, shot-peened and polished. Parts are not ideal in the temperature range 427°C - 816°C where precipitation of chromium carbides occurs. Due to the layer-wise building method, the parts have a certain anisotropy which could be seen from mechanical properties.

General characteristics

• Corrosion resistant
• High strength

Common Applications

• Automobile
• Aerospace
• Heat exchangers
• Turbine machinery
• Consumer goods

Post-processing

• Machining
• Polishing

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Accuracy :  

• +/- 0.2 to +/- 0.3mm for parts of overall size up to 50mm,
• +/- 0.3 to +/- 0.4mm for parts of overall size up to 150mm
• +/- 0.4 to +/- 0.5mm for parts of overall size up to 250mm.

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Accura ClearVue's outstanding merger of clarity, material properties and processing speed makes it a high-performing and cost-effective option for aesthetic and functional prototypes used to improve product development efficiency of consumer goods, automotive, aerospace and medical components.

General characteristics

• Best-in-class optical clarity
• Part stability and water tightness
• Applications versatility
• Beautiful transparent parts
• Ease-of-use and fast processing

Common applications

• Models and prototypes requiring high clarity
• Lighting and lenses
• Fluid flow visualization models
• Transparent assemblies
• Packaging/bottles
• General purpose prototyping
• Prototypes of conformal cooling molds
• Snap fits and complex assemblies

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Best for high-performance functional parts requiring high accuracy and mechanical strength. Biocompatible, with excellent surface quality and the ability to produce fine detail. Ideal applications include housings, enclosures, consumer-facing components, parts requiring textures or highly detailed design features.

Colour - Black

General Characteristics

• Excellent combination of high strength
• Toughness and impact resistance
• Good surface quality and accuracy
• Biocompatible (ISO 10993)
• Flammability: UL-94 (HB)

Common Applications

• Housing & enclosures
• Consumer products
• Textured parts
• High-detailed design features

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Figure 4 HI TEMP 300-AMB is an ultra-high temperature plastic for applications requiring high heat resistance. It is the industry’s highest heat-resistant material with a heat deflection temperature of over 300 °C. This material is well suited for the testing of high-temperature components in applications including HVAC, consumer appliances, motor enclosures, stators, molds, and the like.

General Characteristics

• HDT over 300°C
• Rigid and translucent
• Production-grade material
• High tensile modulus for use in molds
• High heat resistance for testing and use in high-heat environments
• Excellent visualization for parts requiring evaluation of internal features and fluid flow performance

Common Applications

• HVAC
• Stators
• Rubbers
• Over molding
• Motor enclosures
• Expanding foams
• Consumer appliances

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Aluminum 6061 is an extremely popular alloy, excellent for jobs that require forming or welding. It is the most commonly available aluminum alloy and provides a clean surface finish. Unlike other aluminum alloys, 6061 has high corrosion resistance. It can be forged, hot worked, and readily welded, as well as heat treated, annealed, and aged. It anodizes well and provides a bright, colourful finish.

General Characteristics

• Weldability
• Good formability
• Corrosion resistance

Common Applications

• Electronic hardware
• Recreation equipment
• Piping
• Aircraft components
• General engineering applications

Material properties

Post-processing 

• Annealing
• Cold working
• Anodizing compatible

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Aluminum alloy 7075 is the strongest of available aluminum alloys with zinc as a major element, excellent for jobs that require extreme strength while remaining lightweight. It possesses great cracking resistance and can be forged and heat-treated but is not ideal for welding. 7075 can be heat treated, annealed, and aged. It is not as ideal for anodizing compared to Aluminum 6061 and may produce a yellowish tint when clear anodizing.

General Characteristics -

• High Strength
• Good machinability.

Common Applications -

• Aerospace
• Automotive

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Post-processing - 

• Annealing
• Cold working
• Anodizing compatible

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Aluminum alloy 2024 is an exceptionally high mechanical strength alloy, suitable for parts that require more strength while remaining lightweight. It also has excellent fatigue and cracking resistance, making it a desirable material for automotive & aircraft components. Aluminum 2024 can be machined to a high finish. It can be forged and hot worked but is not ideal for welding or soldering. 2024 responds well to heat treatment, annealing, and tempering. It can be anodized but results in a darker and less corrosion-resistant finish than Aluminum 6061.

General Characteristics -                      

• Improved strength
• High fatigue
• Cracking resistance

Common Applications - 

• Electronic hardware
• Aircraft components
• Automotive parts
• Structural applications

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Post-processing -

• Hot & cold working
• Anodizing compatible

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MIC6 Cast aluminum tooling plate offers superior dimensional stability and flatness compared to 6061 rolled plates. Being a cast product, it possesses very low internal stresses. Fully stress-relieved, Mic6 is a free-cutting aluminum alloy with excellent machining characteristics. Additionally, it is lightweight, smooth, and free from tension, contaminants, and porosity.

Common Applications -

• Tooling, base plates
• Jigs and fixtures
• Gauges
• Rubber
• Plastic molds

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Post-processing -

• Anodizing compatible

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Copper alloy 110 is an extremely popular copper alloy, with a wide range of applications due to its high corrosion resistance, conductivity, and finish. It has the highest electrical conductivity of any metal, except silver. When exposed to the elements, it forms a thin protective patina that is relatively impermeable. Copper 110 is ideal when extensive machining is not required, as it has extremely low machinability compared to other copper alloys. It is excellent for hot and cold forming, as well as soldering. Copper 110 is not easily welded or brazed.

General Characteristics -

• High corrosion resistance
• High Conductivity
• High finish

Common Applications -

• Electrical contacts
• Electrical instruments & fittings

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Post-processing -

• Not suitable for anodizing

Other information -

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Copper alloy C101 is the designation for moderate copper used in engineering applications. High ductility and impact strength also serve to make an extremely useful material. Copper alloy C101 is also known as HC or high conductivity copper and also has high thermal conductivity. Copper alloy C101 is, therefore, the material of choice for use in conductors and electrical components. It has a very high percentage of Copper in it - 99.9%.

General Characteristics -

• Excellent ductility
• Can be readily cold worked
• Good corrosion resistance

Common Applications -

• General engineering
• Electronics
• Automotive
• Domestic Appliances
• Cold-formed components

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Post-processing -

• Not suitable for anodizing

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Brass CDA 360 alloy has the highest machinability of all copper alloys, extremely popular for parts that require strength, weight, or a polished surface finish. Brass 360 has a very wide range of applications and is ideal for industrial and electronic industries. Unlike steel, 360 also forms a thin protective patina that does not rust. It has fair hot forming properties and is not ideal for cold forming, welding, soldering, and brazing. Brass 360 can be forged and annealed.

General Characteristics -

• Good corrosion resistance
• Tensile strength

Common Applications -

• Electronic hardware
• Contacts fittings
• Numerous commercial products

Material properties - 

Post-processing -

• Annealing

Other information -

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AISI 1018 mild/low carbon steel has excellent weldability, produces a uniform and harder case, and is considered the best steel for carburized parts. AISI 1018 mild/low carbon steel offers a good balance of toughness, strength, and ductility. It produces exceptional welds that do not require pre- or post-heating processes. 1018 responds well to case hardening and heat treating.

General Characteristics -

• Excellednt weldability
• Tough & ductile

Common Applications -

• Shafts
• Spindles
• Pins
• Rods
• Sprocket assemblies

Material properties -

Post-processing -

• Not suitable for anodizing

Other information -

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Steel alloy 1045 is a versatile medium carbon alloy, ideal for parts that require strength and impact resistance. Due to its higher carbon content, it has higher tensile strength. 1045 has excellent ductility and toughness. It is not ideal for welding or forming due to its higher carbon content. 1045 responds to heat treatment extremely well, but it is not ideal for case hardening.

General Characteristics -

• High strength,
• Impact resistance
• Higher tensile strength

Common Applications -

• Rods
• Dies
• Bolts
• Gears

Material properties -

Post-processing -

• Annealing
• Cold working
• Not suitable for Anodizing

Other information -

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Steel alloy 4140 cold roll is a popular general-purpose alloy, ideal for parts that require high tensile strength and toughness. It has considerable atmospheric corrosion and wear resistance, and will not become brittle. It is not ideal for welding due to its lead content. It is often used for forging, responds very well to heat treatment, and can be annealed.

General Characteristics -

• High strength
• High toughness
• Corrosion-resistant

Common Applications -

• Gears
• Shafts
• Pins
• Bolts and nuts
• Pump and valve components

Material properties -

Post-processing -

• Annealing
• Cold working
• Not suitable for Anodizing

Other information -

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Steel alloy 1215 is a popular free-machining alloy (FMA), ideal for parts that require considerable machining and a bright finish. It responds well to slight bending, threading, and nibbling, but is not ideal for parts that may be subject to very severe fatigue stress. It possesses better weldability and formability and can be heat treated.

General Characteristics -

• Good weldability & formability

Common Applications -

• Bushings
• Pins
• Inserts
• Couplings
• Fittings

Material properties -

Post-processing -

• Annealing
• Cold working
• Not suitable for Anodizing

Other information -

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ABS(Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) blocks can be processed with ease and versatility. They can be machined, turned, drilled, milled, sawed, bored, die-cut, routed, and sheared using high-speed cutting tools. ABS can be machine finished by filing, grinding, sanding, buffing, and polishing.

Color - Natural, black

General Characteristics -

• High rigidity
• High impact strength
• Excellent abrasion resistance

Common Applications -

• Machine parts
• Rollers
• Pipes & fittings
• Trays

Material properties -

Post-processing -

• Painting

Other information -

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Delrin (POM-H) is a versatile low-cost plastic in the acetal family, ideal for parts that require strength and resilience while machining to very tight tolerances. It has excellent dimensional stability and friction resistance, making it long-wearing. Unlike nylon, it has a very low moisture absorption rate, making it suitable for use in wet environments.

Color - Black & white

General Characteristics -

• Self-lubrication tendency
• High hardness
• Good wear & fatigue resistance
• Electrical insulation
• Dimensionally stable

Common Applications -

• Gears
• Bearings
• Conveyor parts
• Automotive parts
• Sporting equipment
• Electrical components
• Sliding & guiding parts

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Post-processing -

• Painting

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Nylon is a versatile low-cost plastic, ideal for parts that require high compressive strength and friction resistance while machining to very tight tolerances. It can be used in place of metal in some applications, allowing for longer-wearing parts that require lower maintenance than its metal counterpart. Nylon generally is stronger, withstands higher temperatures.

Color - Black, white

General Characteristics -

• Good machining
• High friction resistance

Common Applications -

• Insulators
• Gears
• Bearings
• Bushings

Material properties -

Post-processing -

• Painting

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Acrylic(PMMA) has excellent weathering resistance, especially applied to outdoor, ranking the highest in other plastics, and both a good surface hardness and gloss, processing plasticity, can be made of the required shape and products. Has extremely superior optical performance. Excellent transparency, light transmission rate of 92%, and can also be safe to use outdoor.

Color - Transparent 

General Characteristics -

• UV stable
• scratch-resistant
• Resistant to salty water
• Dimensionally stable

Common Applications -

• Fixtures
• Decoration
• Exhibitions
• Lighting lamp
• Craft products
• Advertising signs
• Medical equipment
• Avionics and transportation

Material properties -

Post-processing -

• Painting

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Polyether ether ketone (PEEK) is a popular high-strength plastic resin, ideal for parts that require strength and stiffness. It has an extremely high resistance to heat, moisture, and chemicals and can withstand multiple cycles in hot water or steam. PEEK also performs well in ultra-high vacuum environments.

Color - Black

General Characteristics -

• High strength plastic
• Extremely high resistance to heat, moisture, and chemicals

Common Applications -

• Bearings
• Bushings
• Pump components
• Aerospace components

Material properties -

Post-processing -

• Painting

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PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) commonly known as Teflon is an extremely resilient plastic, ideal for screw machine parts that require high-impact strength and durability. It has excellent resistance to frictional wear, weathering, flame, heat, chemicals, and radiation. Teflon is not affected by the ultraviolet and is resistant to oxidation, discolouration, and embrittlement. Teflon is completely resistant to hydrolysis. Teflon is a good barrier for water permeation.

Color - Black

General Characteristics -

• High impact strength and durability
• Resistance to frictional wear, weathering, flame, heat, chemicals, and radiation

Common Applications -

• Insulators
• Bearings
• Spacers
• Valve components

Material properties -

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• Painting

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Polycarbonate is a transparent thermoplastic material with good strength and stiffness and outstanding impact resistance. It provides the best mechanical property and electrical insulation, high dimensional stability and excellent creep resistance. Polycarbonate's toughness and optical clarity make it ideal for a wide variety of applications. And it can be used in temperatures up to +110°C.

Color - Black, White, Semi-transparent

General Characteristics -

• Strong, stiff, and outstanding toughness
• High impact resistance
• Good optical clarity (transparent)

Common Applications -

• Impact strength parts
• Architectural glazing, skylights, transparent manifolds
• semiconductor machinery components
• Optical materials
• Lighting materials

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• Painting

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Polypropylene (PP) is an economical material that offers a combination of outstanding physical, chemical, mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties not found in any other thermoplastic. Polypropylene has excellent chemical resistance in corrosive environments where there are organic solvents, degreasing agents, or electrolytic attacks, but poor resistance to aromatic, aliphatic, and chlorinated solvents. It is lightweight, non-staining, and exhibits a low moisture absorption rate. It’s ideal for the transfer of hot liquids and gases, and in vacuum system atmospheres with high heat and pressure.

Color - White

General Characteristics -

• Greater tensile strength
• Excellent chemical resistance
• Lightweight

Common Applications -

• Sealing
• Barrels
• Acid industry
• Spray carrier
• Drinking pipe accessories
• Corrosion-resistant tank
• Wastewater emission equipment

Material properties -

Post-processing -

• Painting

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30% glass-filled nylon is suitable for use in the automotive industry & other general engineering applications where very high strength & resistance to high temperature is key. It also provides high strength and rigidity.

General Characteristics

• Tough
• versatile
• Good heat resistance
• High friction resistance
• cost-effective engineering thermoplastic
• Good balance of impact and tensile strengths

Common Applications

• Automotive
• Electrical & electronics

Post-processing

• Painting

Other information

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Stainless steel 316 is the standard molybdenum-bearing grade, second in importance to 304 amongst the austenitic stainless steels. The molybdenum gives 316 better overall corrosion-resistant properties than Grade 304, notably higher resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion in chloride environments. 316L stainless steel offers higher creep, stress to rupture and tensile strength at elevated temperatures.

General characteristics

• High creep resistance
• High tensile strength
• Excellent corrosion resistance
• Excellent weldability

Common Application

• Pharmaceuticals
• Marine applications
• Architectural applications
• fasteners

Material properties

Post-processing

• Hot & cold working
• Annealing

Other information

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SS 304 is the most versatile and widely used stainless steel available. And, is machinable and has good welding characteristics. It is non-magnetic and less thermally & electrically conductive. SS 304 can be readily braked or roll-formed into a variety of components for applications in the industrial, architectural, and transportation fields. Post-weld annealing is not required when welding thin sections. SS 304L is the low-carbon version of SS 304.

General Characteristics

• Good corrosion resistance
• Excellent weldability

Common Applications

• Food processing equipment
• Mounting brackets
• Welded assembly of multi-components

Material properties

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SS 17-4PH is also known as Grade360. It is precipitation-hardened steel with an unmatched union of excellent corrosion resistance, high strength and good mechanical characteristics. Its multi-properties provide designers with a unique opportunity to create reliable products with simplified manufacturing resulting in lower production costs. Not suitable for anodizing.

General Characteristics

• Excellent corrosion resistance
• Excellent weldability

Common Applications

• Aerospace applications
• Oil and gas industry
• Food processing equipment
• Mounting brackets
• Welded assembly of multi-components

Material properties

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ABS injection molding plastic is ideal for structural applications that require impact resistance, strength, and stiffness. It has excellent dimensional stability and is easy to paint and glue, making it the common choice. As a thermoplastic, ABS plastic can also be easily recycled.

Color - Black, white

General Characteristics -

• Lightweight
• Fatigue resistance
• Greater tensile strength
• Excellent chemical resistance

Common Applications -

• Trays
• Pipes & fittings
• Household appliances
• Machine parts and rollers

Material properties -

Post-processing -

• Painting

Other information -

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Polypropylene (PP) is an economical material that offers a combination of outstanding physical, chemical, mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties not found in any other thermoplastic. Polypropylene has excellent chemical resistance in corrosive environments where there are organic solvents, degreasing agents, or electrolytic attacks, but poor resistance to aromatic, aliphatic, and chlorinated solvents. It is lightweight, non-staining, and exhibits a low moisture absorption rate. It’s ideal for the transfer of hot liquids and gases, and in vacuum system atmospheres with high heat and pressure.

Color - Black, white

General Characteristics -

• High rigidity and
• High impact strength
• Excellent abrasion resistance

Common Applications -

• Barrels
• Sealing
• Wastewater
• Spray carrier
• Acid industry
• Emission equipment
• Automotive industry
• Drinking pipe accessories
• Corrosion-resistant tank

Material properties -

Post-processing -

• Painting

Other information -

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Polycarbonate is a transparent thermoplastic material with good strength and stiffness and outstanding impact resistance. It provides the best mechanical property and electrical insulation, high dimensional stability, and excellent creep resistance. Polycarbonate's toughness and optical clarity make it ideal for a wide variety of applications. And it can be used in temperatures up to +110°C.

Color - Black, transparent

General Characteristics -

• Strong and stiff
• Outstanding toughness
• High impact resistance
• Good optical clarity

Common Applications -

• Skylights
• Optical materials
• Lighting materials
• Architectural glazing
• Impact strength parts
• Transparent manifolds
• Semiconductor machinery components

Material properties -

Post-processing -

• Painting

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Nylon has excellent strength, stiffness, heat resistance, wear-resistance and lubricity, chemical resistance to hydrocarbon. Nylon is a relatively low cost to performance of engineering-grade polymers. Nylon is easy to process and can be reinforced with glass or carbon fiber to increase mechanical and thermal properties.

Glass-filled nylon is mostly used in applications that require properties such as high rigidity, high degree of hardness, high creep strength, high dimensional stability, good fatigue resistance, and high mechanical strength.

Color - Black

General Characteristics -

• Good heat resistance
• High friction resistance
• Tough, versatile, and cost-effective
• Good balance of impact and tensile strengths

Common Applications -

• Gears
• Bearings
• Bushings
• Insulators

Material properties -

Post processing -

• Painting

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Polyoxymethylene (POM) or Delrin injection molding material, often referred to as Delrin or acetal is an engineered thermoplastic material that is used to manufacture parts that require increased stiffness, low friction versatility, and greater dimensional stability.

Color -  Black, white

General Characteristics -

• High hardness
• Electrical insulation
• Dimensionally stable
• Self-lubrication tendency
• Good wear & fatigue resistance

Common Applications -

• Gears
• Bearings
• Conveyor parts
• Automotive parts
• Sporting equipment
• Electrical components
• Sliding & guiding parts

Material properties-

Post-processing -

• Painting

Other information -

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PC-ABS combines the strength and heat resistance of polycarbonate with the flexibility of ABS. Increased toughness and dimensional stability, higher heat resistance than ABS, and improved low-temperature impact resistance than PC. It is frequently used when increased mechanical properties are required when using ABS or when a lower-cost PC is required. The material can be modified by the addition of glass fiber, mineral fillers, and flame retardant.

Color - Black, white

General Characteristics -

• Good impact resistance with toughness and rigidity
• Very good indoor UV light color stability
• Exceptional low temp resistance

Common Applications -

• Automotive
• Electronic and telecommunications

Material properties - 

Post-processing -

• Painting

Other information -

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PMMA has excellent weathering resistance, especially applied to outdoor, ranking the highest in other plastics, and both a good surface hardness and gloss, processing plasticity, can be made of the required shape and products. Has extremely superior optical performance. Excellent transparency, light transmission rate of 92%, and can also be safe to use in outdoor.

Color - Transparent

General Characteristics -

• UV stable
• Scratch-resistant
• Dimensionally stable
• Resistant to salty water

Common Applications -

• Exhibitions
• Decoration
• Craft products
• Advertising signs
• Medical equipment
• Avionics and transportation
• Light, lighting lamp, and fixture

Material properties -

Post-processing -

• Painting

Other information -

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EPDM(Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) rubber is a low-cost option for parts having outdoor applications, exposure to moisture and electrical insulations, and, has good tear resistance. EPDM exhibits good resistance when exposed to ozone, UV rays, ageing and steam environments. However, EPDM is unsuitable for food applications and vulnerable to hydrocarbon oils, solvents, and some lubricating oils. Also, EPDM is not flame resistant.

General Characteristics

• Good resistance to UV, moisture, ozone & steam exposure
• Not suitable for the food industry
• Poor flame resistance

Common Applications

• Automobile - Seals, grommet, insulations, dampers
• Industrial - O-rings, hoses, gaskets, electrical insulation
• HVAC - Tubings, hoses, seals, gaskets, insulations

Post-processing

• Painting

Other information

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NBR (nitrile-butadiene rubber) is tough and resistant to varying temperatures. The percentage of acrylonitrile decides its oil resistance property. More acrylonitrile means more resistance to oil swelling and gases, and, makes it stronger. Less acrylonitrile means more flexibility at lower temperatures. NBR is not suitable for some chemicals, outdoor applications, and sunlight and has lower flame resistance.

General Characteristics

• Very tough
• Wide temp. resistance (-40˚C to 90˚C)
• Oil resistance applications
• Personal safety equipment

Common Applications

• Automobile - Oil seals, gaskets, hoses
• Laboratory safety equipment

Post-processing -

• Painting

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It is closed cell flexible foam created to provide flexible & soft insulation material. It has an excellent performance in hot and cold temperature environments. It has excellent moisture resistance capability saving the enclosed metal parts from corrosion and has some flame retardant characteristics.

General Characteristics

• Retains energy
• Flame resistance
• Resist moisture ingress
• Good acoustic vibration absorption
• Good hot & cold temperature performance

Common Applications

• Ducting
• Acoustics
• HVAC systems
• The construction industry
• Chiller & deep freezer applications

Post-processing -

• Painting

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PVC greatly enhances ozone, thermal ageing, and chemical resistance of NBR in various industrial applications. PVC also vastly improves abrasion resistance, tear resistance, and tensile properties. It also adds gloss and improves the finish of the extruded stock and imparts flame-retardant character. NBR/PVC blends can be conveniently milled, extruded, and compression-molded

General characteristics

• Good tensile properties
• Good resistance to ozone
• Excellent abrasion & tear resistance
• Thermal ageing & chemical exposure

Common Applications

• Gaskets
• Feed hose covers
• Printing roll covers
• Conveyor belt covers

Post-processing

• Painting

Other information

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AISI 1018 mild/low carbon steel has excellent weldability, produces a uniform and harder case and it is considered the best steel for carburized parts. AISI 1018 mild/low carbon steel offers a good balance of toughness, strength, and ductility. It produces exceptional welds that do not require pre- or post-heating processes. 1018 responds well to case hardening and heat treating.

General Characteristics -

• Excellent weldability
• Tough & ductile

Common Applications -

• Mounting brackets
• Welded assembly of multi-components

Material properties -

Post-processing -

• Not suitable for anodizing

Other information -

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Stainless steel 304 It is the most versatile and most widely used stainless steel available and has excellent forming and welding characteristics. SS 304 can be readily braked or roll-formed into a variety of components for applications in the industrial, architectural, and transportation fields. Post-weld annealing is not required when welding thin sections.

General Characteristics -

• Excellent corrosion resistance
• Excellent weldability

Common Applications -

• Mounting brackets
• Food processing equipment
• Welded assembly of multi-components

Material properties -

Other information -

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Stainless steel 316 is the standard molybdenum-bearing grade, second in importance to 304 amongst the austenitic stainless steels. The molybdenum gives 316 better overall corrosion resistant properties than Grade 304, particularly higher resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion in chloride environments. 316L stainless steel offers higher creep, stress to rupture, and tensile strength at elevated temperatures.

General characteristics -

• Excellent weldability
• High tensile strength
• High creep resistance
• Excellent corrosion resistance

Common Application -

• Fasteners
• Pharmaceuticals
• Marine applications
• Architectural applications

Material properties -

Post-processing -

• Hot & cold working
• Annealing

Other information -

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ABS type thermoplastic where temperature resistance is required. Good chemical resistance. Good impact and flexural resistance.

ABS (PX223) Temperature resistance up to 110°C.

ABS High temp (PR700) Temperature resistance up to 130°C.

Color - Black

General Characteristics -

• Lightweight
• Fatigue resistance
• Greater tensile strength
• Excellent chemical resistance

Common Applications -

• Machine parts
• Pipes & fittings

Material properties -

Post-processing -

• Painting

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Semi-rigid PP/HDPE-like for any need for the semi-flexible part with high impact resistance and mechanically demanding applications. Temperature resistance upto 90°C.

Color - Light brown

General Characteristics -

• Excellent abrasion resistance
• High rigidity and impact strength

Common Applications -

• Barrels
• Sealing
• Wastewater
• Spray carrier
• Acid industry
• Emission equipment
• Automotive industry
• Corrosion-resistant tank
• Drinking pipe accessories

Material properties -

Post-processing -

• Painting

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Nylon (VC3360) is a polyurethane vacuum casting resin designed to simulate thermoplastics such as Nylon and glass-filled Nylon. It has a high flexural modulus, excellent physical properties.

Color - Light brown

General Characteristics -

• High flexural modulus
• Excellent physical properties
• High heat resistance and extremely rigid

Common Applications -

• Automotive
• Electrical & electronics

Material properties -

Post-processing -

• Painting

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Polycarbonate is suitable for optical piece prototyping. Very high UV stability. Easy to polish and to color.

Polycarbonate PRC1710. Temperature resistance upto 93°C.

Polycarbonate high temp PRC1708. Temperature resistance upto 105°C.

Color - Transparent

General Characteristics -

• Strong
• Good optical clarity
• High impact resistance
• Stiff and outstanding toughness

Common Applications -

• Skylights
• Optical materials
• Lighting materials
• Architectural glazing
• Impact strength parts
• Transparent manifolds
• Semiconductor machinery components

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• Painting

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EPDM VC 3300 is a flexible, polyurethane material. By altering the ratio of the formulation, the hardness of the cured rubber can be selected. Very soft elastomers of 35 (Shore A) through tough, semi-flexible elastomers of 95 (Shore A) can be achieved.

Color - Black

General Characteristics -

• Flexible
• Variable hardness could be achieved

Common Applications -

• Electrical encapsulation
• Rapid prototyping
• Model making

Material properties -

Post-processing -

• Painting

Other information -