Materials

HDPE vs. Polyethylene: Material Differences and Comparisons

HDPE vs. PET: Material Differences and Comparisons

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

Polycarbonate vs. PETG: Material Differences and Comparisons

HDPE vs. ABS: Material Differences and Comparisons

Polypropylene vs. Polyethylene: Material Differences and Comparisons

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

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

All About 6060 Aluminum Alloy

All About 6061 Aluminum Alloy

8 Uses of Silicone and Benefits

Polyester: History, Definition, Advantages, and Disadvantages

6 Properties of Metalloids

7 Elements of Metalloids: Differences and Uses

Noble Metals: Definition, Properties, Use, and Types

Transition Metals: Definition, Properties, Use, and Types

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

7 Properties of Silicone

Metalloids: Properties and Uses

All About PC-ABS

Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs)

Acetal vs. Hemiacetal: Their Differences

Polyetherketone (PEK)

7 Uses of Thermoplastic Elastomers and Their Differences

6 Types of Polycarbonate

Torque Test: How Is the Test Conducted?

6 of the Most Ductile Metals

7 Types of Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs)

Acetal vs. Delrin®: Their Differences

M2 Tool Steel: Uses, Composition, Properties

Light Metals: Definition, Properties, Uses, and Types

Is Galvanized Steel Magnetic? Applications and Benefits

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

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

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

Heavy Metals: Definition, Properties, Uses, and Types

What is Liquid-Crystal Polymer?

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

Understanding Steel Types and Grades

Lanthanide Metals: Definition, Properties, Uses, and Types

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

Base Metals: Definition, Properties, Use, and Types

Actinides: Definition, Properties, Uses, and Types

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

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

Ferrous Metals: Definition, Properties, Use, and Types

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

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

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

Bismuth Bronze: Definition, Composition, Properties, and Applications

Monel® 405: Uses, Composition, Properties

434 Stainless Steel: Uses, Composition, Properties

Monel® K500: Uses, Composition, Properties

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

All About 5754 Aluminum Alloy

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

Tin Bronze: Definition, Composition, Properties, and Applications

A529 Carbon Steel: Uses, Composition, Properties

Hot-Dip Galvanizing: Purpose, Process, and Uses

Manganese Bronze: Definition, Composition, Properties, and Applications

Monel® 400: Uses, Composition, Properties

Duplex 2507 Stainless Steel: Uses, Composition, Properties

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

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

Dislocation Creep: Definition, Importance, and Prevention

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

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

All About 6082 Aluminum Alloy

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

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

Hastelloy® Metals: Definitions, Composition, Properties, and Applications

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

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

Pullout Test: Definition, Importance, and How It Works

HSLA Steel: Uses, Composition, and Its Properties

Homopolymers: Structure, Types, Properties, and Examples

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

Copolymer vs. Homopolymers: What Are the Differences?

1060 Carbon Steel: Uses, Composition, and Its Properties

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nylon: Uses, Types, and Materials

Lap Shear: How It Is Conducted, Applications, and How It Is Calculated

O1 Tool Steel: Use, Process, Resistance, and Limitations

Acetal Plastic: What You Need to Know

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

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

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

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

Silicone vs. Polyurethane: Material Differences and Comparisons

Ductility vs. Brittleness: The Key Differences

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

Crystalline Polymers: Definition, Properties, Uses, and Advantages

1020 Carbon Steel: Uses, Composition, Properties

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

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

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

8 Different Types of Solder

Acetal Homopolymer: Properties, Formation, and Uses

What is Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE)?

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

What is Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)?

Polymer vs. Plastic: What Are the Differences?

What is Polybutylene Terephthalate: Characteristics, Advantages, and Disadvantages

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

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

Copolymer: Definition, Properties, Types, and Examples

Navigating Stereolithography (SLA) Resins by Applications

Meet Your *New* Materials: Formlabs SLA Resins

Acetal Copolymer: Properties, Formation, and Uses

Bending Stress: Understand This Concept and How It Arises

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

Galvanized Steel vs. Aluminum: The Key Differences

Titanium vs. Tungsten: What Are the Key Differences?

Polymer vs. Metal: What Are the Differences?

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

How To Calculate Ductility?

9 Steps on How to Do a Compression Test

Precious Metals: Definition, Properties, Uses, and Types

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

9 Advantages of Using Thermoplastic Elastomers

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

5 Steps on Calculating Elastic Modulus

Steel Microstructure: Definition, Determining Factors, and Properties

Annealing: Everything You Need to Know

PPE-PS (Polyphenylene Ether + Polystyrene)

Proportional Limit: Definition, Concept, Characteristics, and Significance

Elastic Modulus: Definition, Values, and Examples

Metal: Definition, Properties, Use, and Types

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

21 Different Types of Material Testing

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

Annealing vs. Tempering: The Key Differences Between Them

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

Tin Metal: Definition, Composition, Properties, and Applications

Silicone vs. Latex: Material Differences and Comparisons

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

All About 304 Stainless Steel

All About Thermoplastic as Manufacturing Material

4150 Steel: Uses, Composition, Properties

All About Weathering Steel

All About Flexure/Bend Testing

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

Meet Your Materials: MJF 3D Printing

TPR vs. TPE: Material Differences and Comparisons

All About Burst Strength

All About D2 Tool Steel

All About 420 Stainless Steel: Uses, Composition, Properties

All About Electrical Steel

The Key Differences Between Nylon vs. Acetal

The Differences Between Polypropylene and Polycarbonate

All About 7075 Aluminum Alloy—Properties, Composition, and How It’s Best Used

All About Glass Transition Temperature

The Importance of Shear Testing and How It Works

All About Ceramic Materials

All About Silicone: Learn How It’s Made, Types, and Use Cases

Solder: Definition, Composition, and Properties

All About 4140 Pre-Hardened Steel and How It’s Treated

All About Thermal Resistance

All About 52100 Steel: How It’s Made and Its Characteristics

4 Uses of Nylon and Their Differences

All About Aluminum for Manufacturing

9 Uses of Polyester and Their Differences

All About Longitudinal Stress

Fracture Strength: What it is and How It Works

Polycarbonate vs. ABS: What’s the Difference?

Tantalum: Definition, Characteristics, Properties, and Applications

All About ABS Plastic

All About Mild Steel

Elongation at Break: What It Is and How It Works

All About Thermal Conductivity

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

All About Tungsten Metal

Everything You Need to Know About 410 Stainless Steel

Everything You Need to Know About Acrylic and Its Uses

All About Polycarbonate (PC)

Bronze vs. Brass: Learn How These Two Alloys Differ

All About Plastic

Understanding the Differences Between Polycarbonate and Polyethylene

All About Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)

What is High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)?

All About Stainless Steel Types and Grades

All About Steel as a Manufacturing Material

Comparing 18/8, 18/10, and 18/0 Stainless Steels

All About Polypropylene: How it's Made and Used

Ductility and Malleability Explained: Key Differences

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

Polyphthalamide (PPA): Uses, Features, and Process

TPR vs. Latex: Material Differences and Comparisons

Silicone vs. EPDM: Material Differences and Comparisons

Silicone vs. Neoprene: Material Differences and Comparisons

Fragile vs Brittle: Factors, Characteristics, and Differences

Higher vs Lower Compression Set: Advantages and Disadvantages

Thermoplastic Rubber (TPR) vs. Thermoplastic Urethane (TPU)

4130 Carbon Steel: Uses, Composition, Properties

All About 2024 Aluminum Alloy

How Tempering Works

Iron Carbon Phase Diagram: Definition and How It Works

All About High-Carbon Steel

15 Examples of Ductile Materials

HDPE vs. Polycarbonate: Material Differences and Comparisons

Galvanized vs. Galvanneal: What Are the Differences?

About Phenol Formaldehyde Resin

All About Epoxy

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

All About Brass as a Manufacturing Material

All About Titanium

All About Precipitation Hardening Stainless Steel

All About 1045 Carbon Steel

All About Copper

All About Aluminum Alloy

What to Know About Medium-Carbon Steel

All About 18/8 Stainless Steel: What it is and How it’s Used

All About Tool Steel

All About Superalloys in Manufacturing

Tensile Stress vs. Compressive Stress: Learn Their Similarities and Differences

Alloy Steel vs. Carbon Steel

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

All About A36 Carbon Steel

All About the Shore A Hardness Scale

All About Shore D Hardness Scale

All About Polymers

Nylon vs. Polyester: Differences and Similarities

Factors of Yield Point

Polystyrene Uses, Features, Production and Definition

Polypropylene vs. PVC: Material Differences and Comparisons

Everything to Know About Torsional Stress

Polypropylene vs. Nylon: How These Materials Compare

All About the Differences Between TPE and Silicone

HDPE vs. Delrin®: Material Differences and Comparisons

Learn About 5 Types of Nylon and What Makes Each Different

All About 430 Stainless Steel

All About Polyether ether ketone (PEEK)

All About Nickel Alloys

All About 1018 Steel

All About Hardness Testing and How It Works

18/10 Stainless Steel: Learn About its Composition, Properties, and Uses

Learn About the Properties of Teflon and its Best Applications

Thermoplastic Rubber (TPR) Materials and Properties

All About Polyethylene (PE)

All About 316 Stainless Steel

7 Properties of Nylon: Everything you Need to Know

Comparing Alloy Steel and Stainless Steel

Polypropylene vs. Polystyrene: Material Differences and Comparisons

4 Types of Silicone and Their Differences

Stress vs. Strain: What Are the Key Differences?

All About Bronze Metal

Monel® vs. Stainless Steel Explained

Polycarbonate vs. PVC: Material Differences and Comparisons

Fracture or Breaking Point: Engineering Fundamentals

Your Guide to Understanding Inconel®

Polyamide vs. Nylon: What Are the Differences?

Polycarbonate vs. Acrylic: What to Know About These Different Plastics

What to Know About Polyamide and How It’s Used

9 Uses of ABS Plastic

All About 4340 Carbon Steel

All About Shear Stress: What It Is and How to Work It Out

All About Magnesium in Manufacturing

Thermoplastics vs. Thermosets: Material Differences and Comparisons

All About Galvanized Steel

All About Carbon Steel as a Manufacturing Material

All About Alloy Steel

All About Manganese

Everything You Need to Know About Zinc

All About Alloys: A Xometry Guide

All About Fiberglass

All About Stainless Steel

9 Different Types of Bronze

Learn About Impact Tests

All About A572 Carbon Steel

4140 Alloy Steel: Uses, Composition, Properties