Material
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Metal
| Material | Attributes | Tensile Strength | Elongation | Hardness | Manufacturing Process |
| Aluminum | Corrosion resistance High strength-to-weight Temperature resistance | 38-83 ksi | 1-17% | 55-95 HRB | Sheet Metal Fabrication CNC Machining 3D Printing |
| Brass | Chemical resistance Ductility Strength | 45-61 ksi | 23-30% | 32-36 HRB | Sheet Metal Fabrication CNC Machining |
| Cobalt Chrome | Biocompatability Corrosion resistance High strength-to-weight ratio | 130 ksi | 20% | 25 HRC | 3D Printing |
| Copper | Corrosion resistance Electrical conductivity Thermal conductivity | 29-52 ksi | 5-50% | 40-110 HV | Sheet Metal Fabrication CNC Machining |
| Inconel | Strength Temperature resistance Corrosion resistance | 180 ksi | 12% | 35 HRC | 3D Printing |
| Low Carbon Steel | Ductile Malleable Corrosion resistance | 46-64 ksi | 15-39% | 42-69 HRB | Sheet Metal Fabrication CNC Machining Sheet Metal Fabrication |
| Stainless Steel | Crack resistance Good strength-to-weight ratio Durability | 66-210 ksi | 5-56% | 35-101 HRC | CNC Machining 3D Printing |
| Steel Alloy | Strength Corrosion resistance | 95 ksi | 25% | 92 HRB | CNC Machining |
| Titanium | Strength Temperature resistance Weight reduction | 80-140 ksi | 10-20% | 30-39 HRC | CNC Machining 3D Printing |
| Material | Attributes | Tensile Strength | Impact Strength | Heat Deflection | Elongation at Break | Manufacturing Process |
| ABS | Cosmetic appearance Dimensional stability Impact resistance | 5,000-12,000 psi | 3-7.5 ft-lb/in | 140-200°F | 20-30% | Injection Molding CNC Machining |
| ABS-Like | Accuracy Durability Impact resistance | 5.7-7.8 ksi | 0.79-0.91 ft-lb/in | 115-138°F | 6.1-20% | 3D Printing |
| ABS/PC | Cosmetic appearance Dimensional stability Impact resistance | 6,400-18,000 psi | 8-12 ft-lb/in | 140-210°F | 40-50% | Injection Molding |
| CPVC | Flame resistance | 7,300 psi | 9 ft-lb/in | 198°F | 27% | CNC Machining |
| ETPU | Crack resistance Durability Impact resistance | 10,000 psi | 10 ft-lb/in | 280°F | 90% | Injection Molding |
| HDPE | Durability Impact resistant Stiffness | 2,900-4,500 psi | 80 ft-lb/in² | 130-250°F | 350-950% | Injection Molding CNC Machining |
| LCP | Strength Temperature resistance | 12,000-32,000 psi | 10 ft-lb/in | 525°F | 1.6% | Injection Molding |
| LDPE | Crack resistance Flexibility Impact resistance | 1,200-4,000 psi | 130 ft-lb/in² | 130-190°F | 400-500% | Injection Molding CNC Machining |
| LLDPE | Flexibility | 1,400 psi | 190 ft-lb/in | 190°F | 600% | Injection Molding |
| PA (Nylon) | Rigidity Strength Temperature resistance | 6,000-29,000 psi | 2-8 ft-lb/in | 180-350°F | 10-60% | Injection Molding CNC Machining 3D Printing |
| PBT | Chemical resistance Dimensional stability Low moisture absorption | 6,000-17,500 psi | 1-3 ft-lb/in | 200-420°F | 2-50% | Injection Molding |
| Polycarbonate (PC) | Dimensional stability Impact resistance | 9,000-23,000 psi | 2-18 ft-lb/in | 150-300°F | 5-120% | Injection Molding CNC Machining |
| PC-Like | Accuracy Stiffness Temperature tolerance | 6.8-11.6 ksi | 118-506°F | 0.7-13% | 3D Printing | |
| PC/PBT | Impact resistance | 6,300 psi | 17 ft-lb/in | 210°F | 3-120% | Injection Molding |
| PEEK | Chemical resistance Sterilizability Stiffness Strength | 13,000-30,000 psi | 3.5-4.5 ft-lb/in | 300-625°F | 40-50% | Injection Molding CNC Machining |
| PEI (Ultem) | Heat resistance Impact resistance Strength | 14,000-28,000 psi | 1-2 ft-lb/in | 350-420°F | 4-60% | Injection Molding CNC Machining |
| PET | Chemical resistance Stiffness Strength | 7,000-23,000 psi | 0.5-8 ft-lb/in | 250-470°F | 1-45% | Injection Molding CNC Machining |
| PETG | Durability Transparency | 7,250 psi | 3 ft-lb/in | 185°F | 100-130% | Injection Molding |
| PMMA (Acrylic) | Optical clarity Rigidity | 2,800-13,000 psi | 0.25-1 ft-lb/in | 180-215°F | 3-7% | Injection Molding CNC Machining |
| POM (Acetal/Delrin) | Chemical resistance | 6,000-22,000 psi | 0.75-2 ft-lb/in | 180-300°F | 10-40% | Injection Molding CNC Machining |
| PP | Chemical resistance Solvent resistance | 3,900-18,500 psi | 0.5-5.5 ft-lb/in | 120-300°F | 10-230% | Injection Molding CNC Machining |
| PPE/PS | Dimensional stability Low moisture absorption Suitable for fluids | 8,500 psi | 2.5-8 ft-lb/in | 250-280°F | 15-30% | Injection Molding CNC Machining |
| PP-Like | Accuracy Durability Flexibility | 4.4-4.7 ksi | 0.9-1.0 ft-lb/in | 120-300°F | 15-20% | 3D Printing |
| PPS | Chemical resistance Temperature resistance | 14,000-28,000 psi | 0.5-6 ft-lb/in | 400-500°F | 1-2% | Injection Molding |
| PPSU | Chemical resistance Flame resistance Impact resistance | 10,100 psi | 13 ft-lb/in | 428°F | 40-120% | Injection Molding CNC Machining |
| PS | Impact resistance Stiffness | 4,200-11,000 psi | 0.25-7 ft-lb/in | 185-190°F | 3-30% | Injection Molding CNC Machining |
| PSU | Corrosion resistance Mineral resistance Sterilizability Strength | 9,500-18,000 psi | 0.5-7 ft-lb/in | 300-350°F | 50-100% | Injection Molding CNC Machining |
| PTFE (Teflon) | Chemical resistance Flame resistance Temperature resistance | 2,900-5,000 psi | 2-6 ft-lb/in | 500°F | 210-400% | CNC Machining |
| PVC | Chemical resistance Corrosion resistance Flame resistance | 7,800 psi | 0.8 ft-lb/in | 162-172° F | 150% | CNC Machining |
| SB | Stiffness Transparency Warp resistance | 4,850 psi | 0.5-1 ft-lb/in | 150-160° F | 30% | Injection Molding |
| UHMW | Durability Flexibility | 5,800 psi | 116°F | 300% | CNC Machining |
Defining the different series of Aluminum Alloys:
1000 Series– Contain a minimum of 99% Aluminum and can be work hardened to increase strength. Often used in chemical containment, food packaging and electrical applications.
2000 Series– Alloyed primarily with Copper and can be hardened to strengths similar to steel. Often used in aerospace applications.
3000 Series– Alloyed primarily with Manganese and can be hardened and heat treated. Often used in beverage cans, cookware and industrial high heat applications.
4000 Series- Alloyed primarily with Silicon. Often used in applications where a lower melting point in the alloy is needed, such as casting and welding. If Magnesium is added to a 4000 series alloy it can be heat treated and transformed into a 6000 series alloy.
5000 Series– Alloyed primarily with Magnesium and offers high corrosion resistance. Often used in marine applications. 5083 alloy is common and has the highest strength of non heat treated alloys.
6000 Series– Alloyed primarily with a combination of Magnesium and Silicon and can be one of the most versatile of the Aluminum Alloys. It is considered an all-purpose aluminum due to its high machinability and strength. 6061 alloy is the most common of all Aluminum alloys and is used in many applications.
Aerospace / Aircraft
With properties including high strength, light weight and efficient heat transfer, the following alloys are common in aerospace and aircraft applications.
* 1420
* 2004, 2014, 2017, 2020, 2024, 2080, 2090, 2091, 2095, 2219, 2324, 2519, 2524
* 4047
* 6013, 6061, 6063, 6113, 6951
Marine / Offshore
Non heat treated alloys (5000 series) are preferred in marine applications due to their high corrosion resistance. Magnesium adds both strength and corrosion resistance as well as increasing the ability to be welded.
In high humidity, underwater and salt water environments, the following alloys are popular:
* 5052, 5059, 5083, 5086
Automotive / Cycling
Due to their light weight and strength, the following allows are preferred for cycling frames and parts.
2014
6061, 6063
7005, 7075
For automotive manufacturing, aluminum alloys are the first choice for external body parts and other components.
2008, 2036, 5083, 5456, 5754, 6016, 6111 are common alloys for body panels.
5182, 5754, 6061, 6063 are common alloys for automobile frames.
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