Material and environment
Specify grade, loading, temperature, chemical exposure and appearance. Similarly named printed, molded and machined materials are not necessarily equivalent.
Selection guide
Materials Handbook
Filter by process and compare properties, lead time, wall thickness, and relative cost.
Project preparation
Material and environment
Critical features and acceptance
Quantity and revisions
Delivery and downstream work
Material data supports initial selection. Lead time, wall thickness and relative cost are not project commitments. Confirm grade, process, geometry and inspection requirements, including finish compatibility.
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Selection guide
Align these four requirements before quoting.
Critical features and acceptance
Mark datums, mating surfaces, tolerances and inspection requirements. Avoid applying the tightest tolerance to every dimension.
Quantity and revisions
Compare the current batch and expected lifetime demand. Include fixtures, finishing, inspection and design changes in total cost.
Delivery and downstream work
State target dates, finishes, assembly, packaging and split shipments. Production time is not the same as final delivery time.
Surface finishing
Explore detailsStart with the substrate
Confirm substrate and use first, then process, samples and acceptance criteria. Color, thickness, corrosion performance and lead time require project review.