1️⃣ Aluminum (6061, 7075)
✔ Lightweight & strong (2.7g/cm³)
✔ Easy to machine (Great for prototypes)
✔ Uses: Drones, car parts, electronics
2️⃣ Stainless Steel (304, 316)
✔ Corrosion-resistant (Perfect for medical/food)
✔ Hard but tough (Requires powerful tools)
✔ Uses: Surgical tools, kitchen gear
3️⃣ Brass (C360)
✔ Super machinable (Smooth finishes)
✔ Natural anti-bacterial (Good for valves/fittings)
✔ Uses: Plumbing, musical instruments
4️⃣ Titanium (Grade 5)
✔ Strong as steel, 45% lighter
✔ Bio-compatible (Implants & aerospace)
✔ Hard to machine (Needs special tools)
5️⃣ Plastics (ABS, PEEK, Nylon)
✔ Light & cheap (ABS for prototypes)
✔ Heat-resistant (PEEK for engines)
✔ Uses: Gears, insulators, casings
Pro Tip: Choose material based on strength, weight & cost! Need help? Ask us!
