Materials

Aluminium 3.4365/EN-AW7075 has high strength (57MPa), toughness and excellent resistance to fatigue. It has very good machinability.

Aluminium 3.3211/EN-AW6061 contains magnesium and silicon as its major alloying elements with trace amounts of copper.

Aluminium 3.3206/EN-AW6060 has good resistance to corrosion, good weldability and very suitable for cold forming.

Typically formed by rolling and extrusion, Aluminium 3.2315 has medium strength with very good weldability and thermal conductivity.

Aluminium 3.1645 is a short chipped aluminum alloy containing between 4.0 – 5.0% copper. It is very suitable for high machining speeds.

Compared to other carbon steels, Steel 1.0570 has high electrical conductivity but low thermal conductivity and low ductility.

Steel 1.0503 (C45) has low thermal conductivity and low ductility among wrought carbon steels. It has a high tensile strength of 630MPa.

Steel 1.7225 has high strength, toughness, good hardenability and resistance to impact. It is widely used in the construction of machines

Steel 1.7131 has high surface hardness and wear resistance with good machinability. It is ideal for machine components.

Steel 1.0038 can be formed into many products. Its excellent weldability makes it to be widely used in bridges, transmission towers etc.

Stainless Steel 1.4571 contains a small amount of titanium (about 0.5%). It has good machinability but cannot be hardened by heat treatment.

Stainless steel 1.4301 is chromium-nickel austenitic stainless steel. The chromium element gives it excellent corrosion resistance.

Copper 2.0065 has high electrical conductivity. Its good machinability makes it easy to shape into different forms.

Copper 2.0060 has high conductivity and high corrosion resistance. It has a tensile strength of 360MPa. It has excellent machinability.

Brass 2.0401 has excellent hot formability and can easily be soldered or brazed. It has very good free-cutting.

Titanium 3.7164 has exceptional strength compared to pure titanium but retains the same stiffness and thermal properties.

Titanium 3.7035 has excellent strength-to-weight ratio with good resistance to corrosion. Its thermal stresses are low.

UHMW PE is extremely tough and has high resistance to abrasion and wear. It is corrosion resistant and self-lubricating.

PTFE (Teflon) is a highly slippery material with excellent resistance to extreme temperatures. It has outstanding insulating properties.

POM is an easy resin for molding. It has a relatively high tensile strength as well as high resistance to wear, creep and warp.

Acrylic (PMMA) is the most common form of clear, moldable thermoplastic, often used in place of glass due to its higher resistance.

PC – Polycarbonate is a naturally transparent plastic with high strength and durability on impact. It is shatter resistant and heat resistant.

ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) is a thermoplastic material widely known for its high resistance to impact and toughness.

This is a whitish polyamide 12 powder that is glass filled. Its stiffness is excellent and it has good elongation at break.

Nylon produces parts with long-term durability that is similar to that of standard plastic parts. Excellent stability for a long time.

PPS has excellent strength of 80MPa and is highly rigid. It is resistant to high temperature, UV light, chemicals and creep.

PLA is derived from renewable sources and is biodegradable. It can easily be melted and shaped without losing its mechanical properties.

PC – Polycarbonate is a naturally transparent plastic with high strength and durability on impact. It is shatter resistant and heat resistant.

ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) is a thermoplastic material widely known for its high resistance to impact and toughness.

PETG has significant chemical resistance, durability and good formability. It has low forming temperatures making it popular in consumer applications.

Typically formed by rolling and extrusion, Aluminium 3.2315 has medium strength with very good weldability and thermal conductivity.

Aluminium 3.3547 / EN AW-5083 is a rolled plate with moderate strength. It is widely used in the capital goods industry.

Compared to other carbon steels, Steel 1.0570 has high electrical conductivity but low thermal conductivity and low ductility.

Steel 1.0038 can be formed into many products. Its excellent weldability makes it to be widely used in bridges, transmission towers etc.

Stainless steel 1.4301 is chromium-nickel austenitic stainless steel. The chromium element gives it excellent corrosion resistance.

PSU (Polysulfone) is a transparent material. It is tough and rigid with good thermal stability and resistance to chemicals.

PPE - PS is a blend of polyphenylene ether and polystyrene. It is highly ductile and exhibits good resistance to impact.

PS (Polystyrene) is a transparent, amorphous thermoplastic. It is hard, brittle, rigid and resistant to gamma radiation.

PE (Polyethylene) has good strength ratio. It is resistant to chemicals, impermeable and exhibits good electrical insulation properties.

PET has a melting point of about 270°C; hence, molding is done at a high temperature. It is a hard material with low moisture absorption.

With a strong environmental resistance, PEI is highly stiff and stable. It is rigid and retains its strength at high temperatures.

PC - PBT has high toughness, dimensional stability and good resistance to heat and chemicals. It has good impact resistance and stiffness.

PBT has excellent resistance to abrasion and creep. It has a low coefficient of friction and a low moisture absorption.

PA 6/6 is the most common variant of nylon used for engineering applications. It has a high melting temperature.

The fibers are tough but retain high tensile strength and elasticity. PA 6 is extremely resistant to wear and good electrical insulation.

LDPE is the most flexible member of the polyethylene family. It offers good resistance to stress and pliability with good strength.

HDPE is light in weight with high strength. It is resistant to chemicals and heat, impermeable and has good electrical insulation.

POM is an easy resin for molding. It has a relatively high tensile strength as well as high resistance to wear, creep and warp.

Acrylic (PMMA) is the most common form of clear, moldable thermoplastic, often used in place of glass due to its higher resistance.

PLA is derived from renewable sources and is biodegradable. It can easily be melted and shaped without losing its mechanical properties.

PC – Polycarbonate is a naturally transparent plastic with high strength and durability on impact. It is shatter resistant and heat resistant.

ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) is a thermoplastic material widely known for its high resistance to impact and toughness.

TPE (Elastomer) exhibits excellent resistance to flexural fatigue. It has high impact strength and excellent chemical resistance.

PVC (Polyvinyl chloride) is the third most synthesized thermoplastic material. It is resistant to weathering, chemicals, corrosion and shock.

The higher copper content gives Zamak 5 an improved strength but is less ductile than Zamak 3.

Zamak 3 is the most commonly used in the Zamak family. It blends its physical and mechanical properties excellently.

The ADC12 aluminium is more often used as an alternative for the A380 aluminium for parts that are highly intricate.

The A380 Aluminium gives an excellent combination of machinability, heat transfer and easy casting together with other properties.