Material Manual
Comprehensive material specifications, processing parameters, and application guidelines to help you select the optimal materials for your precision manufacturing needs
Material Selection Guide
In precision manufacturing, material selection directly impacts product performance, cost, and manufacturability. Our material manual provides detailed material specifications, processing parameters, and application recommendations to help you make optimal material selection decisions.
Metal Materials
Aluminum Alloys
Lightweight, high strength, excellent thermal conductivity and machinability
- • AL6061: General-purpose structural material
- • AL7075: High-strength aerospace grade
- • AL5052: Marine-grade corrosion resistant
Steel Alloys
High strength, excellent wear resistance, cost-effective
- • 304 Stainless Steel: General-purpose corrosion resistant
- • 316 Stainless Steel: Marine-grade corrosion resistant
- • 4140 Alloy Steel: High-strength structural
Titanium Alloys
Excellent strength-to-weight ratio, biocompatible
- • Ti6Al4V: Most commonly used titanium alloy
- • Commercial Pure Titanium: Medical applications
Plastic Materials
Engineering Plastics
Excellent mechanical properties and heat resistance
- • PEEK: High-performance engineering plastic
- • POM: Self-lubricating precision components
- • PC: Transparent high-strength material
Commodity Plastics
Low cost, excellent processability, versatile applications
- • ABS: Good toughness, easy to process
- • PP: Chemical resistance
- • PE: Low-cost general-purpose material
Elastomers
Excellent elasticity and wear resistance
- • Silicone Rubber: High temperature resistance, biocompatible
- • TPU: Wear and impact resistant
Material Properties Comparison
| Material | Density (g/cm³) | Tensile Strength (MPa) | Processing | Main Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL6061 | 2.70 | 310 | CNC, Extrusion | Structural parts, Enclosures |
| 304 Stainless Steel | 8.00 | 520 | CNC, Welding | Food equipment, Medical |
| Ti6Al4V | 4.43 | 950 | CNC, 3D Printing | Aerospace, Medical implants |
| ABS | 1.05 | 40 | Injection Molding, 3D Printing | Enclosures, Prototypes |
| PEEK | 1.32 | 90 | CNC, Injection Molding | High-temp applications, Medical |
Processing Guidelines
CNC Machining
- • Aluminum: Cutting speed 150-300 m/min
- • Stainless Steel: Cutting speed 60-120 m/min
- • Titanium: Cutting speed 30-60 m/min
- • Plastics: High speed with adequate cooling
3D Printing
- • Metals: SLM/DMLS technology
- • Plastics: FDM, SLA, SLS
- • Layer thickness: 0.02-0.05mm for metals
- • Post-processing: Heat treatment, surface finishing
Injection Molding
- • Mold temperature: Material dependent
- • Injection pressure: 700-1500 bar
- • Cooling time: Design dependent
- • Shrinkage rate: 0.4-2.0%
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