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Explore materials for 3D printing, CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, injection molding and vacuum casting. Filter by process, material family and application to compare properties, DFM guidance and finishing options.

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Quick Selection Guide: Application

Narrow your material choices by application and required performance.

Visual Prototypes

Consider standard or clear SLA resin, ABS (injection molded or vacuum cast), PC, PA12 nylon (SLS) and 6061 aluminum.

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Structural Validation

Consider 6061/7075 aluminum, 40Cr, 45# steel, 304/316 stainless steel and PA/PA12. For metal 3D printing, consider AlSi10Mg or TC4.

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Functional Validation

Consider PC, PA, POM, ABS and 6061 aluminum. For higher loads, consider 40Cr or SKD11; for metal 3D printing, consider martensitic steel or TC4.

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Display Models

Consider standard or paintable SLA resin, ABS, PC, PA12 (SLS) and 6061 aluminum.

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Low-Volume Prototyping

Consider PA12 (SLS/MJF), ABS, PC, 6061/7075 aluminum and magnesium alloys. Metal 3D printing options include AlSi10Mg and TC4.

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Low- to Medium-Volume Production

Consider 6061/5052 aluminum, 304/316 stainless steel and SGCC sheet. Plastic options include ABS, PC, PA, PP and PVC.

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High-Volume Production

Consider ABS, PC, PP, PA and PBT for injection molding. Higher-performance options include PPS, PEEK, 316 stainless steel and die-cast aluminum.

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Housings

Consider injection-molded ABS, PC or PC+ABS, or 6061/5052 aluminum made by CNC machining or sheet metal fabrication. Paint or anodizing can provide the required appearance.

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Structural Parts

Consider PA, PA12, POM, PC and ABS. For higher strength, consider 6061/7075 aluminum or 40Cr.

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Assembly Parts

Consider PA, POM, ABS and PC. For transparent components, consider PMMA, PC or clear SLA resin.

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Low-Cost General-Purpose Parts

Consider ABS, PP, PVC and standard SLA resin. Vacuum casting is also an option for low volumes.

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Fast Turnaround

Consider standard SLA resin, PA12 (SLS), ABS and PC. Vacuum casting is also an option for low volumes.

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End-Use Parts

Consider ABS, PC, PA and PBT. Higher-performance options include PPS, PEEK, aluminum alloys and stainless steel.

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Quick Selection Guide: Performance

Narrow your material choices by application and required performance.

High Strength

Consider 7075 aluminum, 40Cr, 45# steel and 304/316 stainless steel. Engineering plastics include PA, PA12 and PBT; metal 3D printing options include TC4 and martensitic steel.

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Impact Resistance

Consider PC, ABS, PC+ABS, tough SLA resin and TPU. For metal parts, consider 6061 aluminum.

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Toughness

Consider PA, PA12, PC, TPU and tough SLA resin. Metal options include 6061 aluminum and magnesium alloys.

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High-Temperature Resistance

Consider PEEK, PPS, PA66+GF and high-temperature SLA resin. Metal options include 310/316 stainless steel and TC4; confirm suitability for the operating temperature.

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High Precision

Consider standard SLA resin, PA12 nylon (SLS/MJF), CNC-machined 6061 aluminum and POM.

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High Surface Quality

Consider SLA resin, PC, ABS and PMMA. Metal options include polished 6061 aluminum and brushed 304 stainless steel.

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Lightweight Design

Consider aluminum, magnesium, PA, PA12 and PP. Carbon-fiber-reinforced PA is an option for higher performance.

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Electrical Insulation

Consider ABS, PC, PA, PBT, PVC and electrically insulating SLA resin.

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Corrosion Resistance

Consider 304/316 stainless steel, anodized aluminum, PP, PVC, PTFE and PA.

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Transparency

Consider PMMA, PC, clear SLA resin and transparent vacuum casting resin.

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Flexibility

Consider TPU, TPE, flexible SLA resin and vacuum-cast silicone.

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Dimensional Stability

Consider PA12, POM, ABS, 6061 aluminum and standard SLA resin.

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