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Selected for your part

Explore labelled company samples, material families and the requirements to include with your drawing.

6 metal families13 polymer & functional material familiesLabelled company samples
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Compare materials by the job they need to do

The sample library shows options for discussion. Selection also depends on stock form, mechanical requirements, environment and the intended process.

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Structural metal parts

Compare stiffness, weight, corrosion exposure and finishing needs rather than selecting solely by material name.

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Plastic functional parts

Consider wear, temperature, moisture, electrical insulation and transparency as separate requirements.

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Grade-specific data

A manufacturer data sheet is the right place to check grade-specific properties; family names do not guarantee identical performance.

Project reference

Metal comparisonAluminum: weight and machinability; stainless steel: exposure and corrosion; copper: thermal/electrical interfaces.
Plastic comparisonPOM: sliding/locating; PC or PMMA: optical appearance; high-performance polymers: verify the precise grade and conditions.
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A material choice starts with the application

Define the operating environment, assembly function, appearance and acceptance requirements before selecting a grade.

Function

Load, motion, contact and insulation requirements.

Environment

Temperature, media, humidity and exposure.

Final part

Fits, surface condition and material records.

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Metal material samples

Read the sample labels alongside the grade and condition required by your project.

Metal sample board: aluminium, stainless steel, carbon steel, copper, magnesium and zinc alloys
Metal sample board: aluminium, stainless steel, carbon steel, copper, magnesium and zinc alloys
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Aluminium alloys

6061 · 6061-T6 · 6063-T6 · 5052 · 5A06 · 2A12 · 7A04 · ADC12

Housings, mounting parts and frames: specify alloy, temper, stock form and finishing requirements.

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Plastics & functional materials

The display includes colour, transparency and material-family variants for selection discussions.

Labelled polymer samples supplied by the company
Labelled polymer samples supplied by the company
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ABS

ABS · flame-retardant ABS

For appearance and fit prototypes, specify colour, cosmetic faces and any flame-rating requirement.

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PMMA / acrylic

Clear · milky · black · tinted

Agree optical appearance, polishing, exposed edges and the finished colour using a sample.

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POM

White · black · rod samples

For locating or sliding components, state the fit, mating material and dimensional acceptance condition.

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Phenolic laminate

Phenolic sample

For fixtures or insulating parts, specify the base material, thickness and electrical requirements.

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Specify the modified grade

A colour or family name alone does not define reinforcement or a flame rating.

PC + fibre

Specify fibre type, content, direction-sensitive features and surface expectations.

Nylon + fibre

Specify the PA grade, reinforcement and conditioning state.

PC + ABS

State the blend grade, colour and any approval requirements.

Flame-retardant ABS

State the exact grade and required rating at the applicable thickness.

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6061 & 7075: an aluminium selection topic

Aluminium remains the main structural-part topic; it is one part of this broader material library.

6061

Review stock condition, machining geometry, finish and critical interfaces for housings, plates and mounts.

7075

Where specified by the design, confirm temper, load requirements, environment and finishing before substitution.

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Put the selection into the drawing

The sample board communicates options; the drawing defines the supplied material.

Grade & condition
Full designation, temper, filler or blend and permitted substitutions.
Stock & geometry
Plate, bar or casting; wall thickness, machining allowance and critical features.
Appearance & finish
Colour, transparency, texture, coating and protected interfaces.
Documentation
Required material certificate, batch identification and acceptance records.
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From sample to an agreed material

Selection follows the actual part and available supply.

  1. Describe the application

    Share the drawing, quantity and operating conditions.

  2. Review the grade

    Confirm grade, stock, process and required documentation.

  3. Approve the sample

    Agree appearance and final-condition acceptance where required.

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Before choosing a sample

Keep appearance and material identity separate.

Does a sample colour identify its grade?

No. Confirm the exact grade, condition and supporting material documents with the project.

Are all displayed materials interchangeable?

Substitutions need review against the drawing, operating conditions and acceptance requirements.

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Discuss your material requirement

Select a starting family and add the exact grade with your drawing.

Material preference

Grade, quantity and specification can be refined in the enquiry form.

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