Services
Material Selection
Covering metals, plastics, and specialty materials — we help you choose the optimal material for your application.
Capabilities
Service Categories
We cover four major material families with full selection guidance for each.
Aluminum Alloys
- — 6061-T6 — general purpose
- — 7075-T6 — high strength
- — 2011-T3 — free-machining (screw machine stock)
- — 5052 — corrosion resistant
Precision Tolerance
Varies by alloy
Requires precision finishing & inspection. Subject to drawing review.
Common Materials
Lightweight, excellent machinability, good strength-to-weight ratio
Steel & Stainless
- — 1045 — medium carbon
- — 4140 — chromium-moly
- — 303/304 — austenitic SS
- — 17-4 PH — precipitation hardened
Precision Tolerance
Varies by grade
Requires precision finishing & inspection. Subject to drawing review.
Common Materials
High strength, wear resistance, corrosion protection
Copper & Brass
- — C360 — free-cutting brass
- — C110 — electrolytic copper
- — silicon bronze
- — phosphor bronze
Precision Tolerance
Excellent machinability
Requires precision finishing & inspection. Subject to drawing review.
Common Materials
Electrical conductivity, thermal management, decorative finish
Engineering Plastics
- — POM (Delrin) — stiff & smooth
- — Nylon (PA6/PA66) — tough
- — PEEK — high-temp
- — PTFE — chemical inert
Precision Tolerance
Lower thermal conductivity
Requires precision finishing & inspection. Subject to drawing review.
Common Materials
Electrical insulation, lightweight, chemical resistance
Why Us
Service Standards
Our material selection service ensures you make informed decisions backed by data and experience.
Application Matching
We match material properties to your functional requirements — strength, weight, temperature, and environment.
Cost Comparison
Side-by-side cost analysis across material options, including machining time impact and post-processing needs.
Certification Support
Material certificates (EN 10204 3.1) provided with every order. RoHS and REACH compliance available.
Prototype & FAI (First Article Inspection)
We offer low-volume trial runs and prototype machining. A comprehensive FAI report with full dimensional data is provided before mass production to ensure the part meets all specifications.
Need Help Choosing Materials?
Upload your drawings. Our engineers will provide a quote and DFM feedback within 24 hours.