Comprehensive guide to available materials for CNC machining and 3D printing. Choose the right material for your application.
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High strength copper alloy, good machinability
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High strength, excellent fatigue resistance
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High temperature strength, excellent forgeability
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Marine grade, excellent corrosion resistance
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Good strength, excellent machinability, corrosion resistant
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Medium strength, good corrosion resistance
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Heat-treated for higher strength
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Ultra-high strength, aerospace grade, stress-corrosion resistant
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High strength-to-weight ratio, aerospace grade
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Corrosion resistant, non-magnetic, food-safe
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Superior corrosion resistance, chloride resistant, marine grade
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High strength, precipitation hardening, excellent toughness
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High strength, precipitation hardening, good corrosion resistance
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Ultra-high strength, excellent toughness, low distortion
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Low carbon, excellent weldability, case-hardening
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Medium carbon, heat treatable, higher strength
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Structural steel, weldable, cost-effective
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Air-hardening, high wear resistance, high carbon
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Oil-hardening, excellent machinability, versatile
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Air-hardening, good dimensional stability
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Commercially pure, excellent corrosion resistance
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Highest strength-to-weight ratio, biocompatible
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High temperature strength, oxidation resistant
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Age-hardenable, high strength at elevated temperatures
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Nickel-copper alloy, excellent corrosion resistance
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Superior corrosion resistance to acids and chlorides
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Pre-hardened mold steel, good machinability
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Structural steel, weldable
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Chromium-molybdenum alloy, heat treatable, high strength
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High strength alloy, excellent toughness
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High tensile strength, through-hardened
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Medium carbon steel, case-hardening
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Medium carbon, heat treatable
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Excellent electrical & thermal conductivity
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High purity copper, excellent conductivity
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Free-cutting brass, excellent machinability
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Cartridge brass, good formability and strength
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High load capacity, excellent wear resistance
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High strength, corrosion resistant, non-sparking
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Good strength, excellent castability, dimensional stability
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Higher strength than Zamak 3, good corrosion resistance
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Ultra-lightweight, good strength-to-weight ratio
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High strength magnesium alloy, excellent castability
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Low friction, chemical resistant, high temperature
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Ultra-high molecular weight, wear resistant
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Good chemical resistance, impact resistant, cost-effective
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Chemical resistant, lightweight, cost-effective
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High stiffness, low friction, good machinability
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Excellent dimensional stability, low moisture absorption
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Transparent, excellent optical clarity, UV resistant
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High impact strength, transparent, heat resistant
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Good strength, wear resistant, chemical resistant
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Higher strength than Nylon 6, better heat resistance
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Low moisture absorption, good chemical resistance
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Good impact strength, easy to machine, paintable
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High strength, electrical insulation, flame resistant
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High temperature, excellent strength, flame resistant
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Self-lubricating, wear resistant, low friction
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High temperature, chemical resistant, biocompatible
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