Materials Comparison Guide
Compare metal materials by type, properties, and supported processes
| Material | Tensile Strength | Hardness | Density | Process | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aluminum 6061 Aluminum | 310 MPa (T6) | 95 HB | 2.70 g/cm³ | CNC MillingLaser Cutting | |
Aluminum 7075 Aluminum | 572 MPa (T6) | 150 HB | 2.81 g/cm³ | CNC Milling | |
Aluminum 5052 Aluminum | 228 MPa | 60 HB | 2.68 g/cm³ | StampingLaser CuttingCNC Milling | |
Aluminum 2024 Aluminum | 470 MPa (T3) | 120 HB | 2.78 g/cm³ | CNC Milling | |
Stainless Steel 304 Steel | 515 MPa | 201 HB | 8.00 g/cm³ | CNC MillingStampingLaser CuttingPowder Metallurgy | |
Stainless Steel 316 Steel | 515 MPa | 217 HB | 8.00 g/cm³ | CNC MillingStampingLaser CuttingPowder Metallurgy | |
Stainless Steel 303 Steel | 585 MPa | 228 HB | 8.03 g/cm³ | CNC Milling | |
Carbon Steel 1018 Steel | 440 MPa | 126 HB | 7.87 g/cm³ | CNC MillingStampingLaser Cutting | |
Alloy Steel 4140 Steel | 655 MPa (annealed), 1100+ MPa (Q&T) | 197 HB (annealed), up to 50 HRC (Q&T) | 7.85 g/cm³ | CNC Milling | |
Cold-Rolled Steel SPCC Steel | 270–410 MPa | 55–65 HRB | 7.85 g/cm³ | StampingLaser Cutting | |
Copper C110 (ETP) Copper | 220 MPa | 40 HRF | 8.94 g/cm³ | CNC MillingStampingLaser Cutting | |
Brass C360 (Free-Cutting) Copper | 340 MPa | 80 HRB | 8.50 g/cm³ | CNC Milling | |
Zinc Zamak 3 Zinc | 283 MPa | 82 HB | 6.70 g/cm³ | Die Casting | |
Zinc Zamak 5 Zinc | 328 MPa | 91 HB | 6.70 g/cm³ | Die Casting | |
Magnesium AZ91D Magnesium | 230 MPa | 63 HB | 1.81 g/cm³ | Die Casting | |
Magnesium AZ31B Magnesium | 260 MPa | 56 HB | 1.77 g/cm³ | CNC Milling | |
Titanium Grade 2 Titanium | 345 MPa | 160 HB | 4.51 g/cm³ | CNC Milling | |
Titanium Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V) Titanium | 950 MPa | 334 HB | 4.43 g/cm³ | CNC Milling |
| Material | Tensile | Hardness | Process |
|---|---|---|---|
Aluminum 6061 Aluminum | 310 MPa (T6) | 95 HB | CNC MillingLaser Cutting |
Aluminum 7075 Aluminum | 572 MPa (T6) | 150 HB | CNC Milling |
Aluminum 5052 Aluminum | 228 MPa | 60 HB | StampingLaser CuttingCNC Milling |
Aluminum 2024 Aluminum | 470 MPa (T3) | 120 HB | CNC Milling |
Stainless Steel 304 Steel | 515 MPa | 201 HB | CNC MillingStampingLaser CuttingPowder Metallurgy |
Stainless Steel 316 Steel | 515 MPa | 217 HB | CNC MillingStampingLaser CuttingPowder Metallurgy |
Stainless Steel 303 Steel | 585 MPa | 228 HB | CNC Milling |
Carbon Steel 1018 Steel | 440 MPa | 126 HB | CNC MillingStampingLaser Cutting |
Alloy Steel 4140 Steel | 655 MPa (annealed), 1100+ MPa (Q&T) | 197 HB (annealed), up to 50 HRC (Q&T) | CNC Milling |
Cold-Rolled Steel SPCC Steel | 270–410 MPa | 55–65 HRB | StampingLaser Cutting |
Copper C110 (ETP) Copper | 220 MPa | 40 HRF | CNC MillingStampingLaser Cutting |
Brass C360 (Free-Cutting) Copper | 340 MPa | 80 HRB | CNC Milling |
Zinc Zamak 3 Zinc | 283 MPa | 82 HB | Die Casting |
Zinc Zamak 5 Zinc | 328 MPa | 91 HB | Die Casting |
Magnesium AZ91D Magnesium | 230 MPa | 63 HB | Die Casting |
Magnesium AZ31B Magnesium | 260 MPa | 56 HB | CNC Milling |
Titanium Grade 2 Titanium | 345 MPa | 160 HB | CNC Milling |
Titanium Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V) Titanium | 950 MPa | 334 HB | CNC Milling |