Materials

O1 Tool Steel (AISI O1): Composition, Properties, Hardness, and Heat Treatment Guide

M2 Tool Steel: Composition, Properties, and Applications

Stainless Steel (SS): Meaning, Properties, Uses

Nylon: Types, Properties and Uses

High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE): Definition, Properties, and Uses

6061-T651 vs T6 & T6511: What’s the Difference?

18/8 vs. 316 vs. 304 Stainless Steels: What Are the Differences?

18/8 vs. 18/10 vs. 18/0 Stainless Steels: What Are the Differences?

Bending Stress: Definition, How it Works, Calculation, Types, and Examples

Acetal vs. Delrin®: Their Differences

4140 Pre-Hardened Steel: Properties, Industry, Advantages, and Disadvantages

Actinides: Definition, Properties, Uses, and Types

Alkaline Earth Metals: Definition, Properties, Use, and Types

All About 2024 Aluminum Alloy

All About Engineering Plastics: Definition, Importance, Uses, Properties, and Types

4150 Steel: Uses, Composition, Properties

434 Stainless Steel: Uses, Composition, Properties

A529 Carbon Steel: Uses, Composition, Properties

1045 Carbon Steel: Uses, Composition, Properties

1020 Carbon Steel: Uses, Composition, Properties

All About Titanium Alloy 6-4: Definition, History, Properties, and Applications

4130 Carbon Steel: Uses, Composition, Properties

4340 Carbon Steel: Uses, Composition, Properties

1060 Carbon Steel: Uses, Composition, and Its Properties

All About 430 Stainless Steel

316 Stainless Steel: Uses, Composition, Properties

A36 Carbon Steel: Uses, Composition, Properties

410 Stainless Steel: Uses, Composition, Properties

52100 Steel: Uses, Composition, Properties

20 Properties of Nylon

6082 Aluminum Alloy: Overview

Galvanized Steel: Definition, Types, Uses and Properties

Epoxy: Definition, Types, Properties and Uses

Types of Copper

Our Newest 3D Printing Materials

Hastelloy®: Composition and Properties

Superalloys: Definition, Types, and Examples

Shear Strain: Definition and Formula

Fluid Mechanics: Definition and Properties

Lap Shear Testing: Methods, ASTM Standards, Strength Evaluation, and Applications

Zinc Metal: Definition, Composition, Types, Properties, and Applications

ABS Plastic (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene): Definition, Properties, and Uses

Shear Stress: Definition, Formula and Examples

Acetal (POM): Definition, Properties, and Uses

A572 Carbon Steel: Uses, Composition, Properties

4140 Alloy Steel: Composition, Properties, and Industrial Applications

Aluminum: Formula, Types, Characteristics, and Properties

Yield Point: Definition, Formula, and Examples

Fiberglass: History, Characteristics, Types, Forms, and Properties

Titanium (Ti): Meaning, History, and Uses

Polyethylene: Definition, Properties, and Uses

What is Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE)?

Engineered Thermoplastic Polyurethane (ETPU): What do You Need to Know About This Material?

Manganese: Definition, Properties, Uses, Benefits, and Limitations

1018 Steel: Uses, Composition, and Properties

Burst Strength: Definition, Testing, Application, and Types

Medium-Carbon Steel: Uses, Composition, and Its Properties

Thermal Resistance: Definition, How It Works, Importance, Calculations, and Factors

Tungsten Metal: Definition, Composition, Properties, and Applications

Flexure/Bend: How Is It Tested, What are the Standards and Why Is It Necessary

Glass Transition Temperature: Definition, How It Works, Factors, and Advantages

Weathering Steel: Definition, Composition, Properties, and Uses

Electrical Steel: Definition, Composition, Properties, and Uses

Titanium vs. Tungsten: What Are the Key Differences?

Precipitation Hardening Stainless Steel: What Is It, How It Works, Process, and Advantages

Magnesium: Definition, Composition, Properties, and Applications

High-Carbon Steel: Uses, Composition, and Its Properties

Alloy Steel vs. Carbon Steel

15 Examples of Ductile Materials

Aluminum Alloy: Definition, Characteristics, Types, Properties, and Applications

All About Alloy Steel: Definition, Types, and Uses

All About Mild Steel: Definition, Composition, and Properties

Acetal Copolymer: Properties, Formation, and Uses

Acetal Homopolymer: Properties, Formation, and Uses

Polycarbonate (PC): Definition, Properties, and Uses

Polypropylene (PP): Definition, Properties, and Uses

Polystyrene (PS): Definition, Properties, and Uses

High-Impact Polystyrene (HIPS): Definition, Properties, and Uses

7075 Aluminum Alloy: Composition, Properties, Strength, and Common Uses

All About 5754 Aluminum Alloy (AlMg3 or EN AW-5754)

All About 6060 Aluminum Alloy

What is Liquid-Crystal Polymer?

Carbon Steel (CS): Meaning, Properties, Uses

Coefficient of Friction Testing: Procedure, Application, Benefits, and Challenges

Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE): Meaning, Types, and Uses

PPE-PS (Polyphenylene Ether + Polystyrene)

TPR vs. PVC: Material Differences and Comparisons

6 Elements of Metalloids: Differences and Uses

Normalizing: Definition, Purpose, How It Works, and Stages

Transition Metals: Definition, Properties, Use, and Types

Polyester: History, Definition, Advantages, and Disadvantages

Is Galvanized Steel Magnetic? Applications and Benefits

Shear Modulus vs. Young’s Modulus: Which One to Use?

How To Calculate Ductility?

Force Testing: Purpose, Importance, Types of Testing, and Benefits

What Is Elastic Limit? Definition, Importance, How It Works, and Examples

TPR vs. TPU: Material Differences and Comparisons

Polymer vs. Plastic: What Are the Differences?

Strain: Definition, Importance, Calculation, Types, and Examples

5 Steps on Calculating Elastic Modulus

Stress: Definition, Importance, Types, Examples, and Benefits

Understanding Steel Types and Grades

6 of the Most Ductile Metals

Silicon Bronze vs. Brass: What Are the Key Differences?

7 Properties of Silicone

21 Different Types of Material Testing

Crystalline Polymers: Definition, Properties, Uses, and Advantages

Martensitic Stainless Steel: Definition, Composition, Types, Properties, and Applications

Noble Metals: Definition, Properties, Use, and Types

Stainless Steel vs. Tungsten: What Are the Key Differences?

Monel® vs. Inconel®: What Are the Key Differences?

All About 6061 Aluminum Alloy

Copper: Definition, Composition, Properties, and Industrial Applications

Nickel Alloys: Definition, Types, Properties, and Applications

6 Properties of Metalloids

PLA (Polylactic Acid): Definition, Applications, and Types

Everything You Need to Know About Acrylic (PMMA)

What is Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)?

Silicone: Uses, Types, and Materials

TPE vs. Silicone and Their Differences

4 Uses of Nylon and Their Differences

5 Types of Nylon and Their Differences, Uses, and Properties

9 Advantages of Using Thermoplastic Elastomers

Thermoplastic Rubber (TPR): Materials and Properties

Creep Failure: What is It, How It Works, and Examples

Polyether ether ketone (PEEK): Characteristics, Features, and Process

Nylon 6 and Nylon 6/12: Learn How These Polymers Differ

PC-ABS: Polycarbonate Material Properties

Polyurethane: What It Is, History, and How It’s Made

Non-Ferrous Metals: Definition, Properties, Use, and Types

18/8 Stainless Steel: How It Is Made, Uses, and Properties

Stress vs. Strain: What Are the Key Differences?

Inconel®: Definition, How It Is Made, Its Uses, and Its Types

Hardness Testing: Definition, How It Works, Types, and Benefits

Monel® vs. Stainless Steel: What Are the Key Differences?

18/10 Stainless Steel: Uses, Composition, Properties

The Importance of Shear Testing and How It Works

Peel Tester: How Does It Work, How To Test, and Technical Requirements

Manganese Bronze: Definition, Composition, Properties, and Applications

Pullout Test: Definition, Importance, and How It Works

Monel® vs. Hastelloy®: What Are the Key Differences?

Tin Bronze: Definition, Composition, Properties, and Applications

Bismuth Bronze: Definition, Composition, Properties, and Applications

Silica Gel vs. Molecular Sieve: What Are the Differences?

Tin Metal: Definition, Composition, Properties, and Applications

Bronze vs. Brass: What Are the Differences?

Silica Gel: Purpose, Origin, How Is It Made, Types, and Uses

9 Different Types of Bronze

Types of Stainless Steel and Stainless Steel Grades

Aluminum Bronze: Definition, Composition, Types, Properties, and Applications

8 Different Types of Solder

Meet Your Materials: Formlabs SLA Resins

What Is Torsional Stress? How It Works and How It Is Calculated

Tempering: Definition, Purpose, How It Works, and Stages

Tensile Stress vs. Compressive Stress: The Key Differences

Iron Carbon Phase Diagram: Definition and How It Works

Galvanized Steel vs. Aluminum: The Key Differences

Annealing: Definition, Purpose, How It Works, and Stages

What Is Longitudinal Stress? How it Works and How it Is Calculated

Spring Testing: What Is the Importance of the Spring Test?

Galvanized vs. Galvanneal: What Are the Differences?

Nickel: Definition, Composition, Types, Properties, and Applications

D2 Tool Steel: Uses, Composition, Properties

What is Viscosity?

Polyethylene Terephthalate: Definition, Properties, and Uses

A Step-by-Step Guide on How To Calculate Young’s Modulus

Impact Test: Definition, Types, Benefits, and Standards

Polyamide: Definition, Composition, Types, Properties, and Applications

Fracture Strength: What it is and How It Works

Coble Creep: Definition, How It Works and How To Prevent It

Fracture or Breaking Point: Definition, Implications, Tests, Types, and Benefits

9 Steps on How to Do a Compression Test

Metallurgical Degradation: Definition, What Occurs, Factors, and How It Affects Metals

Dislocation Creep: Definition, Importance, and Prevention

Copper Nickel Alloys (CuNi): Definition, Applications, Advantages, and Disadvantages

420 Stainless Steel: Uses, Composition, Properties

304 Stainless Steel: Uses, Composition, Properties

Modulus of Resilience: Definition, How It Works, Importance, Examples, and Advantages

Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS): Definition, How It Works, Calculation, and Example

Ceramics: Definition, Properties, Types, and Applications

All About the Shore A Hardness Scale

Shore D Hardness Scale: Definition, Use, Types, Benefits, and Limitations

Elongation at Break: Definition, Calculation, Benefits, Limitations, and Examples

Steel: Definition, Composition, Types, Properties, and Applications

Ductility and Malleability Explained: Key Differences

Thermal Conductivity: Definition, How It Works, Importance, Calculations, and Factors

Alloy: Definition, Composition, Types, Properties, and Applications

Polycarbonate vs. PETG: Material Differences and Comparisons

Plastic: Definition, Types, Properties, Applications, Advantages, and Disadvantages

Polyamide vs. Nylon: What Are the Differences and Uses?

Polypropylene vs. Polycarbonate: Material Differences and Comparisons

Polymer: Definition, Properties, Types, and Applications

Nylon vs. Acetal: Material Differences and Comparisons

Silicone vs. Latex: Material Differences and Comparisons

All About Monel® Alloys: Definition, History, and Applications

Teflon® (Polytetrafluoroethylene): Definition, Properties, Types, and Applications

Acetal vs. Hemiacetal: Their Differences

Polypropylene vs. Polystyrene: Material Differences and Comparisons

Polycarbonate vs. PVC: Material Differences and Comparisons

Thermoplastics vs. Thermosets: Material Differences and Comparisons

HDPE vs. Delrin®: Material Differences and Comparisons

Polycarbonate vs. Acrylic: Material Differences and Comparisons

 Polycarbonate vs. ABS: Material Differences and Comparisons

Alloy Steel vs. Stainless Steel

Polypropylene vs. Nylon: Material Differences and Comparisons

Polycarbonate vs. Polyethylene: Material Differences and Comparisons

All About Brass as a Manufacturing Material

All About Tool Steel: Definition, Types, and Uses

TPR vs. Latex: Material Differences and Comparisons

Ductility vs. Brittleness: The Key Differences

Fracture Toughness Tests: Definition, Purpose, Standards, Process, and Benefits

Fragile vs Brittle: Factors, Characteristics, and Differences

Polyphthalamide (PPA): Uses, Features, and Process

What is Polybutylene Terephthalate: Characteristics, Advantages, and Disadvantages

Tantalum: Definition, Characteristics, Properties, and Applications

Higher vs. Lower Compression Set: Advantages and Disadvantages

About Phenol Formaldehyde Resin

Polypropylene vs. PVC: Material Differences and Comparisons

HDPE vs. Polycarbonate: Material Differences and Comparisons

Nylon vs. Polyester: Differences and Similarities

Silicone vs. EPDM: Material Differences and Comparisons

Silicone vs. Neoprene: Material Differences and Comparisons

Polypropylene vs. HDPE: Material Differences and Comparisons

HDPE vs. Polyethylene: Material Differences and Comparisons

HDPE vs. PET: Material Differences and Comparisons

Polypropylene vs. Polyethylene: Material Differences and Comparisons

HDPE vs. ABS: Material Differences and Comparisons

8 Uses of Silicone and Benefits

Metalloids: Properties and Uses

6 Types of Polycarbonate

7 Uses of Thermoplastic Elastomers and Their Differences

Polyetherketone (PEK)

Torque Test: How Is the Test Conducted?

7 Types of Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs)

Light Metals: Definition, Properties, Uses, and Types

Methyl Methacrylate (MMA): Definition, Uses, and Types

Post-Transition Metals: Definition, Properties, Uses, and Types

Heavy Metals: Definition, Properties, Uses, and Types

Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO): What It Is, Properties, and Advantages

Lanthanide Metals: Definition, Properties, Uses, and Types

Base Metals: Definition, Properties, Use, and Types

Pearlitic Stainless Steel: Composition, Uses, Performance, and Benefits in Manufacturing

Ferrous Metals: Definition, Properties, Use, and Types

Solute Drag Creep: Definition, How It Occurs, and How To Reduce It

Harper–Dorn Creep: Definition, Factors, Importance, and How To Reduce It

Monel® 405: Uses, Composition, Properties

Martindale Test: Purpose, Types of Materials Tested, and Standards Used

Monel® K500: Uses, Composition, Properties

Nabarro-Herring Creep: Definition, How It Occurs, Factors, and Importance in Manufacturing

Hot-Dip Galvanizing: Purpose, Process, and Uses

Stelvin® Closure: How It Works, Advantages, and Disadvantages

Monel® 400: Uses, Composition, Properties

Duplex 2507 Stainless Steel: Uses, Composition, Properties

Galvannealed Steel: Process, Methods, Properties, and Uses

Edge Crush Test: Definition, How It Works, Advantages, and Challenges

Phosphor Bronze vs. Brass: What Are the Key Differences?

Duplex Steel: Uses, Composition, Properties

Ferritic Stainless Steel: Definition, Composition, Types, Properties, and Applications

Phosphor Bronze: Definition, Composition, Properties, and Applications

Silicon Bronze: Definition, Composition, Properties, and Applications

4 Ways on How To Achieve Texture in Plastic

HDPE vs. PTFE: Material Differences and Comparisons

9310 Steel: Uses, Composition, Properties

Creep of Polymers: Definition, Factors, Types, and Prevention

H13 Tool Steel: Uses, Composition, Properties

Super Duplex Steel: Uses, Compositions, Properties

Tensile Testing Machine: Definition, How It Works, Types, Components, and Examples

HSLA Steel: Uses, Composition, and Its Properties

Homopolymers: Structure, Types, Properties, and Examples

Copolymer vs. Homopolymers: What Are the Differences?

High-Speed Steel: Definition, Compositions, Properties, and Uses

Hot-Dipped Galvanized vs. Galvanized Steel: What Is the Difference?

Compressibility: Definition, How It Works, Calculation, and Applications

Pewter: What It Is, Properties, Importance, Uses, and Advantages

Austenitic Stainless Steel: Definition, Composition, Types, Grades, Properties, and Applications

Silicone vs. Polyurethane: Material Differences and Comparisons

Force-Measurement Devices: Types, Devices, Characteristics, and Purpose

Copolymer: Definition, Properties, Types, and Examples

Navigating Stereolithography (SLA) Resins by Applications

Polymer vs. Metal: What Are the Differences?

Rare-Earth Metals: Definition, Properties, Use, and Types

Semi-Crystalline vs Amorphous Polymers: Which One Is More Durable?

Precious Metals: Definition, Properties, Uses, and Types

Steel Microstructure: Definition, Determining Factors, and Properties

Proportional Limit: Definition, Concept, Characteristics, and Significance

Elastic Modulus: Definition, Values, and Examples

Metal: Definition, Properties, Use, and Types

Annealing vs. Tempering: The Key Differences Between Them

All About Thermoplastic as Manufacturing Material

Meet Your Materials: MJF 3D Printing

TPR vs. TPE: Material Differences and Comparisons

Solder: Definition, Composition, and Properties

9 Uses of Polyester and Their Differences

Polypropylene vs. Polyurethane: Material Differences and Comparisons

HDPE vs. UHMW: Material Differences and Comparisons

Lead: What It Is, Properties, Importance, Uses, and Advantages

Normalizing vs. Annealing: The Key Differences

4 Types of Silicone and Their Differences