Materials Hub

Choose materials through the manufacturing decision.

Explore Debaolong materials by process compatibility, part intent, finish relationship and engineering context.

Material decisions at a glance

Metals · machining, forming, conductivity and finish

Engineering plastics · stability, moisture, fit and temperature

Additive materials · process, orientation and post-processing

Sheet materials · gauge, bend, hardware and coating

Featured material universe

Start with how the part will be made

Use the filters to compare a featured cross-process selection, then continue into the complete process-specific material libraries.

Aluminum

CNC and sheet contexts; finish intent often matters.

Stainless Steel

CNC and sheet contexts where corrosion and finish matter.

Steel

Strength, wear, machining and coating decisions remain connected.

Copper

Conductive and thermal parts require route and finish review.

ABS

Machined, printed or molded depending on stage and geometry.

Nylon

Functional plastic and additive contexts with moisture and fit review.

Photopolymer resins

Prototype detail, orientation and post-processing shape the selection.

Sheet alloys

Forming, bend, hardware and coating decisions stay connected.

Compatibility

One material can lead to different production routes

Compare the process questions first; confirm grade and finish only after the part intent is clear.

CNC machining

Review stock form, machinability, stability, feature access and finish intent.

3D printing

Review process, orientation, support, wall thickness, shrinkage and post-processing.

Sheet metal

Review gauge, bend behavior, reliefs, hardware and coating.

Injection molding

Review grade, wall, draft, shrinkage, gate and production intent.

Complete libraries

Explore process-specific material libraries

The featured set above is only a starting point. Open each process library for a broader material selection and route-specific guidance.

CNC materials

Aluminum, steels, copper, brass, POM, nylon, ABS and PEEK records.

3D printing materials

Material choices organized through additive process and part intent.

Sheet materials

Sheet alloy choices connected to gauge, bends, hardware and coating.

Molding materials

Polymer choices connected to wall, draft, shrinkage, gate and production intent.

Finishes

Surface intent belongs beside material selection

Function, corrosion, wear, appearance, masking and measurement should be reviewed together.

As-machined

Expose the manufacturing surface where function allows.

Smooth machining

Control tool marks and surface appearance while keeping dimensional and inspection requirements in view.

Fine / treated intent

Connect finish choice to dimensions, masking and inspection.

Selection guidance

Use evidence before naming the grade

These resources connect material and surface choices to manufacturing and inspection decisions.

Metals and plastics selection

Compare process compatibility, function and production context.

Anodizing and rack marks

Connect cosmetic quality, masking and inspection to the finish intent.

Powder coating

Review powder-coating benefits, material compatibility and application context before specifying the finish.

How should a material shortlist begin?

Begin with part function, environment, geometry and production route before narrowing the grade.

When should surface finish be chosen?

Review finish with material, masking, fit, cosmetic zones and inspection before release.

Can the same material use different processes?

Yes. Production stage, geometry and volume context can lead the same material toward machining, forming, printing or molding.

What should be included in an engineering review?

Share known material constraints, open choices, critical interfaces, finish intent and the available drawing or CAD context.

Build a useful material brief

Part function, environment, production stage, geometry, finish intent and critical interfaces create better guidance than a material name alone.

Engineering guidance

Need help choosing the route?

Bring the application and unresolved decisions into a human Engineering Review.

Representative materials, connected to the process that will shape them

Compare material families by manufacturing route, then confirm the exact grade, supplied form and project requirements during engineering review.

Metals

Plastics

Sheet

Confirm alloy, sheet thickness, bend requirements, joining and finish together. Explore sheet-material guidance.

Project-specific material questions

Titanium: Specify the alloy, supplied form, critical interfaces and drawing requirements. Confirm material availability and the intended manufacturing route during engineering review.

Polycarbonate: State the exact grade, appearance or transparency requirement, service environment and critical dimensions before shortlisting a stock form or process.

PEI: Identify the resin grade and reinforcement, operating conditions and documentation requirements. Confirm the supplied form and inspection criteria for the part.

PTFE: Describe the sealing, sliding or other intended function, assembly interfaces and service conditions. Review grade, fillers and dimensional requirements together.

Polypropylene: Specify the grade, part function, environment and production quantity. Confirm whether the prototype and production parts will use the same material and manufacturing route.

Include material requirements with your CAD review

Casting-resin family: polyurethane and casting-resin systems are reviewed case by case. Specify target hardness, color, service conditions and application requirements in the RFQ.

MATERIAL SELECTION BY PROCESS

ADDITIVE MATERIAL GATEWAYS

Compare additive routes and representative materials

Compare material families by manufacturing route, then confirm the exact grade, supplied form and project requirements during engineering review.

Choose a process below to compare representative materials. Swipe the process tabs on smaller screens.

POLYMER EXTRUSION

FDM

Representative materials

ABS
PLA
Carbon-fiber nylon
TPU

PHOTOPOLYMER

SLA

Representative materials

Clear resin
White resin
Black resin
Yellow resin

POLYMER POWDER BED

SLS

Representative materials

PA12
PA12-CF

POLYMER POWDER BED

MJF

Representative materials

PA12
PA12-CF

METAL POWDER BED

SLM / Metal 3D Printing

Representative materials

Aluminum
Stainless steel
Titanium

Application-specific polymers: medical, food-contact and regulated-use topics require project-specific material and compliance confirmation; they are not presented as automatic production-capability claims.