Basic Materials

🟦 6061-T6 Aluminum Stock

A strong, corrosion-resistant aluminum alloy with good machinability.
Use Cases: Structural components, jigs, fixtures, frames, and brackets.


🟨 5052-H32 Aluminum Sheet Stock

A flexible, corrosion-resistant aluminum with excellent weldability.
Use Cases: Sheet metal enclosures, panels, and automotive/marine applications.


πŸŸͺ MIC-6 Aluminum (Cast Stock)

Precision-machined cast aluminum with excellent dimensional stability.
Use Cases: Fixture plates, tooling bases, inspection equipment.


⬛ T-Slot (Extruded Aluminum)

Modular framing system for building structures without welding.
Use Cases: Machine guards, automation frames, workstations.


πŸ”· Polycarbonate (Lexan)

Tough, impact-resistant plastic with high transparency.
Use Cases: Safety shields, enclosures, clear guards.


βšͺ Delrin (Acetal)

Rigid, low-friction plastic with excellent dimensional stability.
Use Cases: Bushings, gears, rollers, precision parts.


⚫ UHMW (Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene)

Slick, abrasion-resistant plastic that resists impact and wear.
Use Cases: Chutes, wear strips, liners, low-friction surfaces.


🟀 Nylon 6/6

Strong, wear-resistant engineering plastic with good chemical resistance.
Use Cases: Fasteners, bearings, gears, spacers.


🟠 Peek (Polyether ether ketone)

High-performance thermoplastic with exceptional strength and heat resistance.
Use Cases: Aerospace, medical implants, high-temperature components.


πŸ”© O2 Tool Steel

High-carbon tool steel known for hardness and wear resistance.
Use Cases: Cutting tools, dies, punches.


πŸ”§ A2 Tool Steel

Air-hardened tool steel offering balance between toughness and wear resistance.
Use Cases: Precision stamping dies, forming tools.


πŸ”₯ H13 Steel

Hot work tool steel resistant to thermal fatigue and heat checking.
Use Cases: Die casting molds, hot forging dies, extrusion tools.


πŸ”’ 17-4 PH Stainless

Precipitation-hardened stainless steel with high strength and corrosion resistance.
Use Cases: Aerospace parts, pump shafts, surgical tools.


🧊 304 Stainless (18-8 Stainless)

Most common stainless steel; good corrosion resistance, non-magnetic.
Use Cases: Food processing equipment, fasteners, structural components.


βš™οΈ Plain Carbon Steel

Cost-effective steel with varying levels of strength depending on carbon content.
Use Cases: Structural steel, machinery parts, general-purpose fabrication.