Material Comparison Guide

When selecting a material, you need to consider the mechanical properties, manufacturability characteristics, cosmetic appearance and cost. Below list shows some common metal materials.

Materials

Material Category

Attributes / Applications

Manufacturing Process

Carbon Steel

Metal

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CNC Machining
Sheet Metal Fabrication

302 Stainless Steel

Metal

/

CNC Machining
Sheet Metal Fabrication

304 Stainless Steel

Metal

/

CNC Machining
Sheet Metal Fabrication

316 Stainless Steel

Metal

/

CNC Machining
Sheet Metal Fabrication

Bronze

Metal

/

CNC Machining

Brass H59

Metal

/

CNC Machining

Brass H62

Metal

/

CNC Machining

Copper C1100

Metal

/

CNC Machining

Copper

Metal

/

CNC Machining

Aluminum Alloys - 2017

Metal

/

CNC Machining
Extrusion
Sheet Metal Fabrication

Aluminum Alloys - 5052

Metal

/

CNC Machining
Extrusion
Sheet Metal Fabrication

Aluminum Alloys - 6061

Metal

/

CNC Machining
Extrusion
Sheet Metal Fabrication

Aluminum Alloys - 6063

Metal

/

CNC Machining
Extrusion
Sheet Metal Fabrication

Aluminum Alloys - 6082

Metal

/

CNC Machining
Extrusion
Sheet Metal Fabrication

Aluminum Alloys - 7075

Metal

/

CNC Machining
Extrusion
Sheet Metal Fabrication

Zinc Alloy

Metal

/

Die Casting

Aluminum Alloy ADC10/12

Metal

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Die Casting