Materials

Engineering materials for CNC machining, 3D printing, metal additive manufacturing, and vacuum casting.

We support engineering plastics, nylon 3D printing materials, metal 3D printing materials, CNC machining materials, and vacuum casting materials for prototypes, functional parts, appearance models, and low-volume production.

Nylon 3D Printing Materials

PA12 Nylon

PA12 is one of the most commonly used nylon materials for SLS and MJF 3D printing. It is suitable for functional prototypes, housings, brackets, covers, and lightweight structures.

Typical applications:
Functional prototypes
Housings and covers
Robot parts
Brackets
Small-batch production

Related project:
PA12 Robot Housing

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PA12-GF / Glass-Filled PA12

PA12-GF is glass-filled nylon with higher stiffness and better dimensional stability than standard PA12. It is suitable for parts that require better rigidity and structural performance.

Typical applications:
Structural parts
Automotive prototypes
Fixtures
Mechanical components
Engineering validation parts

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Metal 3D Printing Materials

316L Stainless Steel

316L stainless steel is suitable for corrosion-resistant metal parts, complex stainless steel structures, and functional metal prototypes.

Typical applications:
Stainless steel prototypes
Fluid-related parts
Industrial components
Complex internal channels
Low-volume metal parts

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17-4PH Stainless Steel

17-4PH stainless steel offers higher strength than 316L and is suitable for mechanical parts that require better strength and hardness.

Typical applications:
Gears
Brackets
Mechanical components
High-strength prototypes
Industrial functional parts

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AlSi10Mg Aluminum

AlSi10Mg is a lightweight aluminum alloy commonly used in metal 3D printing for complex structures and functional engineering prototypes.

Typical applications:
Lightweight structures
Automotive prototypes
Aerospace-style brackets
Heat-related components
Complex aluminum parts

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CNC Machining Materials

Aluminum

Aluminum is widely used for CNC machined prototypes, fixtures, brackets, housings, and anodized parts.

Typical applications:
Precision fixtures
Functional prototypes
Housings
Brackets
Anodized parts

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ABS

ABS is suitable for CNC machined plastic prototypes, appearance models, enclosures, and painted plastic parts.

Typical applications:
Appearance models
Medical device enclosures
Large prototypes
Painted plastic parts
Product development samples

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Vacuum Casting Materials

Polyurethane / PU-like Materials

Vacuum casting polyurethane materials are suitable for low-volume production, appearance prototypes, rubber-like parts, and pre-production samples.

Typical applications:
5–100 pcs low-volume parts
Appearance prototypes
Flexible parts
Transparent parts
Painted plastic parts

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