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Plastic Materials Available for Injection Molding

Material Manufacturing Process Advantages
ABS (Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) Injection Molding Cosmetic appearance Dimensional stability Impact resistance
ABS Injection Molding Cosmetic appearance Dimensional stability Impact resistance
ABS-Flame Retardant Injection Molding Cosmetic appearance Dimensional stability Impact resistance
ABS + PC Injection Molding Cosmetic appearance Dimensional stability Impact resistance
HDPE (High-density polyethylene) Injection Molding Durability Impact resistant Stiffness
PET (Polyethylene terephthalate) Injection Molding Chemical resistance Stiffness Strength
PMMA (Arcylic) Injection Molding Optical clarity Rigidity
PBT (Polybutylene terephthalate) Injection Molding Chemical resistance Dimensional stability Low moisture absorption
PBT Injection Molding Chemical resistance Dimensional stability Low moisture absorption
PBT+30% GF Injection Molding Chemical resistance Dimensional stability Low moisture absorption
PC (Polycarbonate) Injection Molding Dimensional stability Impact resistance
PC Injection Molding Dimensional stability Impact resistance
PC+20%GF Injection Molding Dimensional stability Impact resistance
PC+30%GF Injection Molding Dimensional stability Impact resistance
PEEK (Polyether ether ketone) Injection Molding Chemical resistance Sterilizability Stiffness
PSU (Polysulfone) Injection Molding Corrosion resistance Mineral resistance Sterilizability Strength
UHMW (Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene) Injection Molding Durability Flexibility
PA (Nylon) Injection Molding Rigidity Strength Temperature resistance
PA 6 Injection Molding Rigidity Strength Temperature resistance
PA 6+30%GF Injection Molding Rigidity Strength Temperature resistance
PA 6/6 Injection Molding Rigidity Strength Temperature resistance
PA 6/6+30%GF Injection Molding Rigidity Strength Temperature resistance
POM/Acteal/Derlin (Polyoxymethylene) Injection Molding Chemical resistance
PP (Polypropylene) Injection Molding Chemical resistance Solvent resistance
PPS (Polyphenylene sulfide) Injection Molding Chemical resistance Temperature resistance
PPS Injection Molding Chemical resistance Temperature resistance
PPS+GF Injection Molding Chemical resistance Temperature resistance
PPSU (Polyphenylsulfone) Injection Molding Chemical resistance Flame resistance Impact resistance
PEI/Ultem (Polyetherimide) Injection Molding Heat resistance Impact resistance Strength

Metal Materials Available for CNC Machining & Die Casting

Aluminum

Light, durable and functional Corrosion-resistant Ductile Non-Ferrous/Non-Magnetic Parts can be 3D printed, cast, machined, wire-eroded, welded, micro-blasted, polished, and coated Applications include functional prototypes, production components, tooling, etc. Ideal for parts that require a combination of good thermal properties and low weight, such as for automotive, aircraft, industrial and most industries Metal 3D Printing grades include: AlSi10Mg CNC Machine grades include: 2024, 3003, 5052, 6061, 6063, 7075 and more Die Cast grades include: A356, A380

Tool Steel

Excellent high-hardness, abrasion resistant and strong Parts can be 3D printed, forged, machined, spark-eroded, welded, micro shot-peened, polished, and coated if desired Well-suited for tooling applications, such as injection molding, die casting of light metal alloys, punching, extrusion, etc., as well as high-performance industrial and engineering parts (e.g., in aerospace and motor racing applications) Part applications include functional prototypes, production parts, customized parts, spare parts, etc. Ideal for parts that require precise, high strength and durable parts for construction, automotive, transportation, aerospace and industrial components. Metal 3D Printing grades include: Maraging Steel (MS1) Tooling grades include: P-20, S-7, H-13

Alloy Steel

Tough with high fatigue strength, abrasion resistant Ductile Parts can be forged, machined, spark-eroded, welded, micro shot-peened, polished, and coated if desired Part applications include functional prototypes, production parts, customized parts, spare parts, etc. Ideal for parts that require precise, high strength and durable parts for construction, automotive, transportation, aerospace and industrial components. CNC Machine grades include: 4130, 4140, 4340 and more

Stainless Steel

Stainless steel alloy with good corrosion resistance and mechanical properties, especially excellent ductility Parts can be forged, machined, spark-eroded, welded, micro shot-peened, polished, and coated if desired Part applications include functional prototypes, production parts, customized parts, spare parts, etc. Ideal for parts that require precise, high corrosion resistance, sterilizability and durable parts for medical, home goods (culinary), automotive, aerospace and industrial components. Metal 3D Printing grades include: 17-4 PH, 316L CNC Machine grades include: 303, 304/304L, 316/316L, 17-4 PH, 416

Titanium

Ti6AlV4 light alloy with excellent mechanical properties and corrosion resistance combined with low specific weight and biocompatibility Parts can be forged, machined, spark-eroded, welded, micro shot-peened, polished, and coated if desired Direct manufacture of functional prototypes, production parts, customized parts, spare parts, etc. Ideal for parts that require a combination of high mechanical properties and low specific weight, such as structural and engine components for aerospace and motor racing applications, as well as medical biomedical implants Metal 3D Printing grades include: Ti-6Al-4V CNC Machine grades include: Ti-6Al-4V, Ti-6Al-4VEli

Brass

Excellent machinability Corrosion and wear resistant Direct manufacture of functional prototypes, production parts, customized parts, spare parts, etc. Ideal for parts that require knurling or threading or for electronic hardware and commercial products

Copper

Non-magnetic High corrosion and conductivity Direct manufacture of functional prototypes, production parts, customized parts, spare parts, etc. Ideal for parts for electric contacts, electric housings, bushings, bearings and fittings