CNC materials:
Material | Grads | color | Material type | Features and characteristics |
Aluminum | 5052 | Natural | Soft | l Improved corrosion resistance over 7075 l General purpose aluminum with Medium strength l Good formability, weldability l Containes magnesium and silicon |
6061 | Natural | Soft | ||
6063 | Natural | Soft | ||
6082 | Natural | Soft | ||
7075 | Natural | Soft | l Higher strength over Aluminum 6061 l Good fatigue strength | |
Brass | 260 | Natural | Soft | l Good corrosion resistance l Resistant to most chemicals l Plate stock |
Copper | C101 | Natural | Soft | l Oxygen-free electrical copper l High electrical conductivity l Good corrosion resistance in most environments l Weak against acids, halogens sulphides and ammonia solutions |
Steel | 1018 | Natural | Soft | l Plain low carbon steel l Good formability and weldability l Case harden only |
12L14 | Natural | Soft | l Excellent machinability l Case harden only | |
303 | Natural | Hard | l Most commonly used stainless steel l Low carbon l Better weldability and formability | |
304 | Natural | Hard | l Most commonly used stainless steel l Low carbon l Better weldability and formability | |
316 | Natural | Hard | l Increased corrosion and chemical resistance over 304 l Increased resistance to cracking and pitting | |
416 | Natural | Hard | l Free machining l Less corosion resistant than 300 series l Can be heat treated | |
17-4 PH | Natural | Hard | l Higher magnetism than 304 and 316 stainless steel l Oxidation and corrosion resistance | |
Zinc Alloy | Zamak 3 | Natural | Hard | l excellent resistance to atmospheric corrosion and mechanical properties |
Ti-6AI-4V | Natural | Hard | l Light-weight and high strength l High temperature and corrosion resistance | |
Plastic | ABS | Natural/Black | l General purpose Nylon l Fair flame resistance and good machining | |
ABS/PC | Natural | l Excellent impact resistance and toughness l good chemical stability | ||
PC/Polycarbonate | Clear/Black | l High impact-resistance, good toughness l High temp resistance | ||
PMMA | Clear/Black | l Excellent Transparency l Good weather Resistance | ||
PA / Nylon66 | Natural/Black 30%GF | l General purpose Nylon l Fair flame resistance and good machining | ||
PP | Natural/Black 20%GF | l Flexible, excellent resistance to fatigue l Good chemical stability | ||
POM/Acetal/Delrin | Black/White | l High stiffness, low friction l Excellent dimensional stability | ||
PVC | White/Grey | l Excellent chemical and corrosion resistance l Good flame resistance l Low cost | ||
HDPE | l Acid and alkali resistance, resistance to organic solvents l Good chemical stability and good mechanical strength | |||
LDPE | White | l Higher tensile strength, better puncture resistance and tear resistance | ||
PEEK | Muddy yellow | l Excellent dimensional stability, good impact strength l Stiffness an minimum levels of creep, better impact resistance l Excellent machinability | ||
PEI / Ultem 1000 | Amber | l Excellent mechanical properties, electrical insulation, resistance to radiation, resistance to high and low temperature and wear resistance l Good flame retardancy, resistance to chemical reactions and electrical insulation properties |
