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What’s the best material for machining your parts? Check out this side-by-side comparison of the strength, price and application for CNC plastics and metals (in a handy, printable poster).
There are so many metal and plastic materials available for CNC machining, which makes it tricky to know which to choose for your application. Materials partly dictate the final cost and quality of your parts, so you want to be as informed as possible.
And while it's handy to have access to detailed comparisons of all the major materials available on Protolabs Network, it's optimal to have a single resource for making quick, smart comparisons.
This comprehensive poster contains all the information you need to know about CNC machining materials, including:
Prices of all CNC materials compared
Material strength
Operating temperature
Ultimate tensile strength (MPa)
Common applications across major industries
Download the materials for CNC poster to better determine which materials fit your application.
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Read articleNylon, also known as polyamide (PA) is a synthetic polymer with high tensile strength, excellent resistance to wear and abrasion, and a low coefficient of friction. Here’s how it’s used in manufacturing and engineering applications.
Read articleWant to learn more about chemically resistant parts? Find out about common chemical-resistant materials, their advantages, disadvantages, and industrial applications.
Read articlePolylactic acid, also known as PLA, is a thermoplastic material commonly used in additive manufacturing. It is one of the most commonly used materials in 3D printing, and can be used to create a wide range of parts, packaging, and prototypes for the medical, food, cosmetics, and textile industries, among others.
Read articleWhat is Delrin and why is it unique among the many manufacturing materials available? Delrin, or POM-H (homopolymer acetal), is used in CNC machining, 3D printing and injection molding to create durable, precise components. This article explores Delrin’s properties and how to get the most out of the material.
Read articleWhat’s the best material for machining your parts? Check out this side-by-side comparison of the strength, price and application for CNC plastics and metals (in a handy, printable poster).
Read articleThis comprehensive guide compares the 25 most common materials used in CNC machining and helps you choose the right one for your application.
Read articleWhat are the different materials available for SLA 3D printing? This article compares the main printing resins, including standard, tough, durable, heat resistant, rubber-like, dental and castable, by material properties. Find the best material option for your application.
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