Materials Guide

6061 (T6) aluminum alloy is a high-quality aluminum alloy product produced by heat treatment and pre-stretching process. 6061 aluminum material belongs to heat-treatable strengthening alloys, with good formability, weldability, and machinability. It has medium strength and can maintain good operability after annealing. The main alloying elements are magnesium and silicon, which form the Mg2Si phase.

7075 aluminum alloy is one of the highest strength aluminum alloys available. Its strength-to-weight ratio is excellent, and it has been extensively used in aircraft structural parts and other highly stressed structural applications.

304 stainless steel is the most common stainless steel. It contains 18% chromium and 8% nickel. It is an austenitic stainless steel that is non-magnetic and cannot be hardened by heat treatment. It has excellent corrosion resistance and is widely used in food processing, chemical, and medical industries.

PLA is a biodegradable thermoplastic derived from renewable resources like corn starch or sugar cane. It is one of the most popular materials for 3D printing due to its ease of use, low warping, and environmental friendliness.

ABS is a common thermoplastic polymer known for its toughness and impact resistance. It is widely used in both CNC machining and 3D printing applications, offering good mechanical properties and ease of processing.

45# steel is a medium carbon structural steel with good mechanical properties. It is widely used for manufacturing parts that require higher strength.

H59 brass is a copper-zinc alloy with excellent machinability and electrical conductivity. It contains approximately 59% copper and 41% zinc.

T2 copper is oxygen-free high conductivity copper with excellent electrical and thermal conductivity. It is widely used in electrical and electronic applications.

POM (Polyoxymethylene), also known as Delrin, is an engineering thermoplastic with excellent dimensional stability, low friction, and high stiffness.

Polycarbonate is a tough, transparent thermoplastic with excellent impact resistance and optical clarity. It is widely used for safety equipment and optical applications.

FR4 is a composite material made of woven fiberglass cloth with an epoxy resin binder. It is flame retardant and widely used as a substrate for printed circuit boards.

PMMA (Polymethyl methacrylate), commonly known as acrylic, is a transparent thermoplastic with excellent optical clarity and weather resistance.

Nylon PA6 (Polyamide 6) is a versatile engineering plastic with excellent wear resistance, low friction, and good chemical resistance.

Bakelite is a thermosetting phenolic resin with excellent heat resistance and electrical insulation properties. It was one of the first synthetic plastics.

Aluminum 5052 is a non-heat-treatable alloy with excellent corrosion resistance and good formability. It is widely used in sheet metal fabrication.

201 stainless steel is a cost-effective austenitic stainless steel with good strength and moderate corrosion resistance. It is commonly used for indoor applications.

Cold rolled steel is processed at room temperature, resulting in a smooth surface finish and tighter dimensional tolerances compared to hot rolled steel.

Galvanized steel is coated with a protective zinc layer that provides excellent corrosion resistance. It is ideal for outdoor and harsh environment applications.

Standard resin is a general-purpose photopolymer for SLA/DLP 3D printing, offering good detail and smooth surface finish for prototypes and models.

ABS-like resin mimics the properties of ABS plastic, offering improved toughness and impact resistance compared to standard resin.

Tough resin is designed for parts requiring high strength and durability. It offers the best impact resistance among SLA resins.

PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) is a strong, durable filament with good chemical resistance and minimal warping. It combines the ease of PLA with the strength of ABS.

TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane) is a flexible, rubber-like filament with excellent abrasion resistance and elasticity. It is ideal for parts requiring flexibility.