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.