Plastic Materials Available for Injection Molding
Material | Manufacturing Process | Advantages |
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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