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Start with the manufacturing decision you need to make.
These pages are structured for sourcing teams and engineers comparing material choices, tooling routes, surface appearance, and production constraints.

Materials
CNC Metal Materials
Machinable metals for prototypes, fixtures, housings, thermal parts, structural brackets, and production components.
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Materials
CNC Plastic Materials
Engineering plastics for lightweight, insulating, low-friction, chemical-resistant, and prototype components.
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Tooling
Mold Tooling Materials
Tool steels, mold base materials, inserts, and thermal materials for injection molds, die casting dies, stamping dies, and prototype molds.
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Plan surface requirements before production.
Coating thickness, masking, cosmetic faces, and tolerance-sensitive features should be reviewed before machining and finishing begin.
Compare finishing optionsAs machined
Functional prototypes, internal parts, and cost-sensitive components
Polishing
Cosmetic metal surfaces, sealing faces, and smooth-touch parts
Bead blasting
Non-reflective surfaces and cosmetic aluminum parts
Brushing
Front panels, visible covers, and stainless steel parts
Anodizing Type II
Aluminum housings, heat sinks, brackets, and cosmetic parts
Anodizing Type III
Wear-resistant aluminum components and demanding functional surfaces
