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Materials
Xometry offers a wide selection of metal and plastic materials with various color, infill, and hardness options. These materials are matched to an extensive list of manufacturing capabilities to meet the specific requirements of your projects. View our complete list of materials.
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CNC Machining
CNC Delrin
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Resin with good moisture resistance, high wear-resistance, and low friction.
Applications
Precision parts requiring high stiffness.
Attributes
Low FrictionStiff
CNC Machining
CNC PEEK
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PEEK is often used as a lightweight substitute for metal parts in high-temperature, high-stress applications. PEEK resists chemicals, wear, and moisture.
Applications
Bushings and bearings, pump & valve parts, and medical device parts.
Attributes
Chemical ResistantHigh Strength
3D PrintingFDM
FDM ABS
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General use material. Variety of color options. Good for parts 1" inch cubed to parts up to 5' feet.
Applications
Concept parts, production parts, lightweight custom jigs and fixtures, and thermoform tools.
Attributes
Color OptionsHigh Strength
3D PrintingFDM
FDM ASA
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Matches or exceeds the properties of standard ABS and has higher UV stability. Ten colors are available. Light infill parts are filled with a double cross-hatch pattern.
Applications
A go-to prototyping material. Also used to lighten thicker parts.
Attributes
Color OptionsDurableUV Stable
3D PrintingFDM
FDM Ultem 9085
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Flame retardant high-performance thermoplastic. UltraLight infill parts are filled with a single cross-hatch pattern, our lightest fill option available.
Applications
Complex end-use parts, transportation, aerospace, and high heat mechanical environments.
Attributes
DurableHeat ResistantHigh StrengthHigh Strength-to-Weight
3D PrintingHP Multi Jet Fusion
HP MJF Nylon 12
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Excellent strength and stiffness, good chemical resistance with excellent long-term consistency in material properties.
Applications
End-use, low-volume production, rapid prototyping, or as a bridge process to injection molding.
Attributes
High StrengthStiffChemical ResistantBio-CompatiblePost Process Finishing
Metals
CNC Machining
CNC 1018 Steel
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The most prominent of the carbon steels. The low carbon content makes this steel ductile and suitable for forming and welding.
Applications
Gears, pins, rams, and shafts axles.
Attributes
Flexible
CNC Machining
CNC Aluminum 2024
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Used when a high strength-to-weight ratio is required. It is non-magnetic and heat treatable.
Applications
Gears, shafts, and fasteners.
Attributes
High Strength-to-WeightHeat Treatble
CNC Machining
CNC Aluminum 6061
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Easily machined, economical, and readily available high performance material.
Applications
Perfect for prototypes, commercial, and industrial applications. Most widely used material for CNC machining.
Attributes
Corrosion ResistantHigh Strength-to-WeightLightweightPost Process FinishingTight Tolerances
CNC Machining
CNC Aluminum 6063
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6063 aluminum has better machinability than 3003. It is non-magnetic and heat treatable.
Applications
Commonly used outdoors as architectural trim, railings, and door frames.
Attributes
Heat Treatable
CNC Machining
CNC Aluminum 7050
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7050 is a high-strength material that resists fatigue and stress cracking. 7050 is nonmagnetic and heat treatable.
Applications
Preferred over 7075 aluminum for use in structural applications.
Attributes
Heat TreatableHigh Strength
CNC Machining
CNC Aluminum 7075
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Harder and higher strength aluminum alloy good for high-stress parts.
Applications
Lightweight, high-performance, components for aerospace, automotive, and defense.
Attributes
High Strength
Other
3D PrintingCarbon DLS
Carbon DLS EPX
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High-strength engineering material with excellent long-term durability. Depending on conditioning, EPX has a heat deflection temperature ranging from 104°C to 130°C.
Applications
Functional toughness required for a variety of automotive and industrial applications such as connectors, brackets, and housings.
Attributes
High StrengthDurableTight Tolerances
3D PrintingCarbon DLS
Carbon DLS UMA
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Contains rigid resins similar to conventional SLA resins.
Applications
Well suited for producing manufacturing jigs, fixtures, and general purpose prototypes.
Attributes
RigidDurableTight Tolerances