Materials We Machine

Category	Grades	Key Properties
Aluminum	6061, 6063, 7075, 5052, 2024	Lightweight, corrosion-resistant, good machinability, high strength-to-weight ratio
Stainless Steel	303, 304, 316L, 17-4PH	Corrosion-resistant, high strength, durable
Steel	1215, 1045, 4140, 4340, SCM440	High strength, wear-resistant, cost-effective
Brass	C360, H59, H62, H68	Excellent machinability, low friction, decorative finish
Copper	C101, C110, T2	High electrical/thermal conductivity
Bronze	Bronze 12, C36000	Low friction, wear-resistant, marine applications
Titanium	Grade 2, Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V)	High strength-to-weight, corrosion-resistant, biocompatible
Magnesium	AZ31B	Lightest structural metal, high strength-to-weight
Superalloys	Inconel 718, Monel K-500, Hastelloy	High temperature resistance, corrosion-resistant

Category	Grades	Key Properties
ABS	Natural, Black	Impact-resistant, durable, good dimensional stability
POM (Delrin / Acetal)	Black, White	Low friction, wear-resistant, excellent dimensional stability
Nylon (PA6 / PA66)	Natural, Glass-filled	High strength, wear-resistant, abrasion-resistant
Polycarbonate (PC)	Clear, Black, Glass-filled	Impact-resistant, transparent, good dimensional stability
PMMA (Acrylic)	Clear, Transparent	Optical clarity, lightweight, weatherable
PEEK	Natural	High temperature resistance, chemical-resistant, metal replacement
PEI (Ultem)	Natural, Glass-filled	High heat resistance, flame retardant, high strength
PTFE (Teflon)	Natural	Low friction, non-stick, chemical-resistant, high heat resistance
HDPE / LDPE	Natural, Black	Chemical-resistant, flexible, impact-resistant
PP	Natural	Chemical-resistant, flexible, durable
PVC	Grey, White	Chemical-resistant, good electrical insulation
PPS	Natural, Glass-filled	High heat resistance, chemical-resistant, dimensional stability
FR-4 / Epoxy Glass	Yellow, Green	Electrical insulation, flame-resistant
Bakelite	Brown, Black	Heat-resistant, electrical insulation

Category	Examples	Applications
Composites	Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP)	High strength-to-weight, aerospace, automotive
Ceramics	Alumina, Zirconia	High hardness, wear-resistant, electrical insulation