The materials library has three levels to help you move from initial screening to a manufacturing-ready selection:
- Material Type: Start with broad categories such as metals, plastics and elastomers.
- Material Families: Narrow your choices to families such as aluminum, stainless steel, nylon or ABS.
- Material Grades: Review specific grades and process variants such as 6061, 7075, 304, 316, PA12 (SLS/MJF) and clear SLA resin, including properties and manufacturing considerations.
Start with material types and families to narrow your options, then use the grade pages to Material Grades confirm strength, temperature resistance, corrosion resistance, finishing options and DFM requirements.