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A practical materials database for 3D Printing, CNC Machining, Sheet Metal Fabrication, Injection Molding, and Vacuum Casting. Filter by process, material family, and key performance requirements — then review specs, DFM guidance, and finishing options.

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3D Printing materials SLA / SLS / MJF / SLM

Ideal for rapid prototyping, complex geometries, lightweight designs, and fast iteration

SLA resins, nylon, aluminum alloys, stainless steel, titanium, tool steels

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CNC machining materials Metals / Engineering plastics

Best for high precision, tight tolerances, structural strength, and low-volume production

Aluminum, stainless steel, carbon steel, alloy steel, copper alloys, Nylon (PA6)

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Sheet metal materials Cut / Bend / Weld

Great for enclosures, panels, brackets, structural shells, and scalable production

Stainless steel, aluminum, Q235, cold/hot rolled steel, brass, copper

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Injection molding materials Production / Colors / Reinforced / Flame-rated

Designed for mid-to-high volume production with stable cosmetics and complex plastic geometries

ABS, PC, PP, PA, PBT, POM, PVC, TPU

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Vacuum casting materials 10–200 pcs / Cosmetic / Functional

Best for low-volume duplication, cosmetic validation, and functional testing of plastic parts

ABS, PC, PP, PMMA, PA, POM, soft rubber-like urethane, silicone

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Metals Strength / Thermal / Corrosion

Aluminum, stainless steel, carbon steel, alloy steel, copper/brass, titanium, tool steels, and more.

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Plastics Lightweight / Insulating / Moldable

ABS, PC, PA (nylon), POM, PP, PEEK, PMMA, PVC, SLA resins, and more.

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Elastomers Flexible / Resilient / Sealing

TPU is included in the library; vacuum casting also supports silicone and other rubber-like materials.

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Quick material guide — by application

Narrow down your choices fast based on use case and target outcomes.

Cosmetic prototypes

Consider first: Standard SLA resin, Clear SLA resin, ABS (injection/vacuum casting), PC, PA12 nylon (SLS), Aluminum 6061.

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Structural validation

Consider first: Aluminum 6061/7075, 40Cr, 45# carbon steel, 304/316 stainless steel, PA/PA12. For metal 3D printing: AlSi10Mg, Ti-6Al-4V (TC4).

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Functional testing

Consider first: PC, PA, POM, ABS, Aluminum 6061. For higher loads: 40Cr, SKD11. For metal 3D printing: martensitic steels, Ti-6Al-4V (TC4).

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Display models

Consider first: Standard SLA resin, paint-ready resin, ABS, PC, PA12 (SLS), Aluminum 6061.

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Low-volume prototypes

Consider first: PA12 (SLS/MJF), ABS, PC, Aluminum 6061/7075, magnesium alloys. For metal 3D printing: AlSi10Mg, Ti-6Al-4V (TC4).

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Low-to-mid volume production

Consider first: Aluminum 6061/5052, 304/316 stainless steel, SGCC sheet metal; plastics: ABS, PC, PA, PP, PVC.

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Mass production

Consider first: ABS, PC, PP, PA, PBT (injection molding). For high performance: PPS, PEEK, 316 stainless steel, aluminum die casting.

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Enclosures

Consider first: ABS, PC, PC+ABS (injection molding); Aluminum 6061/5052 (CNC/sheet metal). Cosmetic parts often pair well with painting or anodizing.

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Structural parts

Consider first: PA, PA12, POM, PC, ABS. For higher strength: Aluminum 6061/7075, 40Cr.

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Assembly parts

Consider first: PA, POM, ABS, PC. For transparent assemblies: PMMA, PC, Clear SLA resin.

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Cost-effective general parts

Consider first: ABS, PP, PVC, Standard SLA resin. For low-volume runs, vacuum casting can reduce tooling cost.

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Fast turnaround

Consider first: Standard SLA resin, PA12 (SLS), ABS, PC. For low-volume, vacuum casting is also a strong option.

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End-use parts

Consider first: ABS, PC, PA, PBT (injection molding). For high performance: PPS, PEEK, aluminum alloys, stainless steel.

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Quick material guide — by performance

Narrow down your choices fast based on performance priorities.

High strength

Consider first: Aluminum 7075, 40Cr, 45# steel, 304/316 stainless steel. Engineering plastics: PA/PA12, PBT. Metal 3D printing: Ti-6Al-4V (TC4), martensitic steels.

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Impact resistant

Consider first: PC, ABS, PC+ABS, Tough SLA resin, TPU. Metals: Aluminum 6061.

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High toughness

Consider first: PA/PA12, PC, TPU, Tough SLA resin. Metals: Aluminum 6061, magnesium alloys.

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High temperature

Consider first: PEEK, PPS, PA66+GF, High-temp SLA resin. Metals: 310/316 stainless steel, Ti-6Al-4V (TC4).

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High precision

Consider first: Standard SLA resin, PA12 nylon (SLS/MJF), CNC Aluminum 6061, POM.

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Premium surface finish

Consider first: SLA resin, PC, ABS, PMMA. Metals: polished Aluminum 6061, brushed 304 stainless steel.

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Lightweight

Consider first: Aluminum alloys, magnesium alloys, PA/PA12, PP. For higher performance: carbon-fiber reinforced PA.

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Electrical insulation

Consider first: ABS, PC, PA, PBT, PVC, insulating SLA resins.

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Corrosion resistant

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

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Transparent

Consider first: PMMA, PC, Clear SLA resin, clear vacuum casting resin.

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Flexible

Consider first: TPU, TPE, flexible SLA resin, silicone vacuum casting.

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Dimensionally stable

Consider first: PA12, POM, ABS, Aluminum 6061, Standard SLA resin.

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