Aluminum
High strength-to-weight ratio

Stainless Steel
Good corrosion resistance + High Hardness

Steel
Good machinability + Excellent electrical conductivity

Brass
Good machinability + Excellent electrical conductivity

Titanium
Corrosion resistance + High tensile strength

ABS
High stability + Easy to process

Magnesium

POM
Low-friction + High-stiffness

Polycarbonate
High impact resistance + High transparency

Nylon
High chemical and heat resistance + High abrasion and wear resistance

PMMA
High transparency + Good chemical stability

PEEK
High-performance thermoplastic, very high strength, thermal and chemical resistant.

Polypropylene
Excellent chemical resistance. Food-safe grades available.

Polyethylene
Excellent strength-to-weight ratio, impact and weather resistant.

PLA
High stiffness, good detail, affordable.

Teflon
Excellent chemical resistance, high heat resistance & low friction.