Materials
Aluminum
High strength-to-weight ratio
Stainless Steel
Good corrosion resistance + High Hardness
Steel
Good machinability + Excellent electrical conductivity
Brass
Good machinability + Excellent electrical conductivity
Titanium
Corrosion resistance + High tensile strength
ABS
High stability + Easy to process
POM
Low-friction + High-stiffness
Polycarbonate
High impact resistance + High transparency
Nylon
High chemical and heat resistance + High abrasion and wear resistance
PMMA
High transparency + Good chemical stability
PEEK
High-performance thermoplastic, very high strength, thermal and chemical resistant.
Polypropylene
Excellent chemical resistance. Food-safe grades available.
Polyethylene
Excellent strength-to-weight ratio, impact and weather resistant.
PLA
High stiffness, good detail, affordable.