Aluminum
Specify the alloy and temper, such as 6061-T6 or 7075-T6, rather than “aluminum” alone. Include any anodizing and cosmetic requirements.
Discuss this material →Materials
Choose the grade. Define the condition.
Use this guide to prepare a material enquiry. The materials below are discussion categories; stock, grade availability and machining suitability are confirmed for the specific part.
Explore the details
A material specification is more than a name.
Connect the drawing to the material condition the finished part needs.
Stainless steel
Name the exact grade and condition. Corrosion exposure, surface treatment and documentation requirements should be stated with the enquiry.
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Carbon & alloy steel
Identify the grade, supplied condition and any heat-treatment or hardness requirement. Note whether dimensions apply before or after treatment.
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Brass
Specify the alloy and any restrictions on composition. Include thread, finish and application requirements for fittings or other turned components.
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Titanium
State the grade and applicable material specification. Material traceability, inspection and application requirements need explicit agreement.
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Engineering plastics
Name the polymer grade, colour and any filled formulation. State operating conditions and avoid assuming different plastic grades are interchangeable.
Discuss this material →Material checklist
Tell us what cannot change.
- Exact grade and applicable specification.
- Temper, heat treatment or hardness, if required.
- Substitutions allowed, or no substitutions.
- Certificate and traceability requirements.
- Surface finish and any service environment constraints.
Useful answers
Before you send a drawing.
Can you choose a material for my part?
Describe the application and constraints when enquiring. Final material selection and design suitability should be approved by the responsible designer.
Is material certification included automatically?
Specify the certificate type and traceability requirements in your request. The quotation should confirm what documentation is included.
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Let’s start with the drawing.
Share your geometry, material, quantity and target date.