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45+

Audited factories

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Aluminum (5)

Aluminum

Aluminum

6061-T6
7075-T6
2024-T3

Lightweight aerospace alloys with excellent machinability and finishing options.

Density2.70 g/cm3
Yield strength276 MPa
Hardness95 HB
Lightweight housings
Aerospace brackets
Rapid prototypes

Processes

CNC Machining, Die Casting, Sheet Metal

Lead time7-21 days

Aluminum

6061-T6 Aluminum

AMS 4027
GB LY12

Workhorse aerospace aluminum with balanced strength and machinability.

Typical tolerance±0.025 mm milling
Lead time5-14 days
Finish stackType II Anodize, Chem Film, Powder Coat
Programmes requiring ±0.025 mm milling machining discipline.
Teams prioritising type ii anodize, chem film, powder coat.
Workhorse aerospace aluminum with balanced strength and machinability.

Processes

3/4/5-axis CNC, Sheet Laser, Additive Post-Machining

Lead time5-14 days

Aluminum

6082-T6 Aluminum

EN AW-6082
AA6082

High-strength extrusion-friendly aluminum ideal for frames and fixtures.

Typical tolerance±0.040 mm
Lead time7-16 days
Finish stackType II Anodize, Type III Hardcoat, Bead Blast
Programmes requiring ±0.040 mm machining discipline.
Teams prioritising type ii anodize, type iii hardcoat, bead blast.
High-strength extrusion-friendly aluminum ideal for frames and fixtures.

Processes

CNC Milling, Sheet Bending, T6 Heat Treat

Lead time7-16 days

Aluminum

7075-T6 Aluminum

AMS 4045
GB LC4

Ultra-high strength aluminum for aerospace linkages and suspension arms.

Typical tolerance±0.020 mm
Lead time8-18 days
Finish stackType III Hardcoat, Chem Film, Passivation
Programmes requiring ±0.020 mm machining discipline.
Teams prioritising type iii hardcoat, chem film, passivation.
Ultra-high strength aluminum for aerospace linkages and suspension arms.

Processes

5-Axis CNC, Hard Anodize, Shot Peen

Lead time8-18 days

Aluminum

2024-T3 Aluminum

AMS 4037
QQ-A-250/4

Fatigue-resistant aluminum popular for airframe skins and brackets.

Typical tolerance±0.18 mm forming
Lead time9-20 days
Finish stackAlclad, Anodize, Paint
Programmes requiring ±0.18 mm forming machining discipline.
Teams prioritising alclad, anodize, paint.
Fatigue-resistant aluminum popular for airframe skins and brackets.

Processes

Sheet Forming, Riveting, Chem Film

Lead time9-20 days

Steel (6)

Steel

Steel

1018
4140
4340

Carbon and alloy steels for structural programmes with robust heat treat controls.

Density7.85 g/cm3
Yield strength415 MPa
Hardness180 HB
Structural brackets
Drivetrain shafts
Industrial fixtures

Processes

CNC Machining, Sheet Metal, Forging

Lead time10-24 days

Steel

1018 Steel

UNS G10180
ASTM A108

Low-carbon steel optimized for machining and welding.

Typical tolerance±0.040 mm
Lead time6-14 days
Finish stackBlack Oxide, Zinc Plate, Powder Coat
Programmes requiring ±0.040 mm machining discipline.
Teams prioritising black oxide, zinc plate, powder coat.
Low-carbon steel optimized for machining and welding.

Processes

Turning, Milling, Carburize

Lead time6-14 days

Steel

1045 Steel

UNS G10450
JIS S45C

Medium-carbon steel for shafts and heavy-duty fixtures.

Typical tolerance±0.030 mm
Lead time8-16 days
Finish stackPhosphate, Black Oxide, Hard Chrome
Programmes requiring ±0.030 mm machining discipline.
Teams prioritising phosphate, black oxide, hard chrome.
Medium-carbon steel for shafts and heavy-duty fixtures.

Processes

Turn-Mill, Quench + Temper, Grinding

Lead time8-16 days

Steel

P20 Tool Steel

DIN 1.2311
JIS PDS

Polishable tool steel for injection mould bases and inserts.

Typical tolerance±0.020 mm
Lead time10-18 days
Finish stackHard Chrome, Texture Etch, Polish
Programmes requiring ±0.020 mm machining discipline.
Teams prioritising hard chrome, texture etch, polish.
Polishable tool steel for injection mould bases and inserts.

Processes

CNC Milling, EDM, Nitriding

Lead time10-18 days

Steel

H13 Tool Steel

DIN 1.2344
JIS SKD61

Hot-work tool steel for die casting and high temp tooling.

Typical tolerance±0.018 mm
Lead time12-20 days
Finish stackNitriding, PVD, Polish
Programmes requiring ±0.018 mm machining discipline.
Teams prioritising nitriding, pvd, polish.
Hot-work tool steel for die casting and high temp tooling.

Processes

CNC Milling, EDM, Gas Nitriding

Lead time12-20 days

Steel

D2 Tool Steel

DIN 1.2379
AISI D2

High-carbon, high-chromium steel for wear-critical tooling.

Typical tolerance±0.015 mm
Lead time12-22 days
Finish stackBlack Oxide, TiN PVD, Micro Polish
Programmes requiring ±0.015 mm machining discipline.
Teams prioritising black oxide, tin pvd, micro polish.
High-carbon, high-chromium steel for wear-critical tooling.

Processes

CNC Grinding, EDM, Cryo Treat

Lead time12-22 days

Stainless (4)

Stainless

Stainless Steel

304
316L
17-4 PH

Corrosion-resistant grades with medical and energy compliance.

Density8.00 g/cm3
Yield strength290 MPa
Hardness200 HB
Medical enclosures
Food equipment
Energy components

Processes

CNC Machining, Sheet Metal, Investment Casting

Lead time12-26 days

Stainless

304 Stainless

UNS S30400
1.4301

General-purpose stainless with excellent corrosion resistance.

Typical tolerance±0.040 mm
Lead time9-18 days
Finish stackPickle & Passivate, Electropolish, Bead Blast
Programmes requiring ±0.040 mm machining discipline.
Teams prioritising pickle & passivate, electropolish, bead blast.
General-purpose stainless with excellent corrosion resistance.

Processes

CNC Milling, Sheet Welding, Passivation

Lead time9-18 days

Stainless

316L Stainless

UNS S31603
1.4404

Marine-grade stainless for medical and energy applications.

Typical tolerance±0.035 mm
Lead time10-22 days
Finish stackPassivation, Electropolish, Powder Coat
Programmes requiring ±0.035 mm machining discipline.
Teams prioritising passivation, electropolish, powder coat.
Marine-grade stainless for medical and energy applications.

Processes

CNC Turning, Investment Casting, Electropolish

Lead time10-22 days

Stainless

17-4PH H900

AMS 5643
UNS S17400

Precipitation-hardening stainless with aerospace pedigree.

Typical tolerance±0.025 mm
Lead time12-24 days
Finish stackPassivation, Nitriding, Black Oxide
Programmes requiring ±0.025 mm machining discipline.
Teams prioritising passivation, nitriding, black oxide.
Precipitation-hardening stainless with aerospace pedigree.

Processes

CNC Milling, Metal AM DMLS, H900 Heat Treat

Lead time12-24 days

Titanium (2)

Titanium

Titanium

Ti-6Al-4V
Ti-5553

Flight-critical titanium alloys with tight tolerance control.

Density4.43 g/cm3
Yield strength880 MPa
Hardness160 HB
Aerospace brackets
Medical implants
Motorsport components

Processes

5-axis CNC, EDM, Additive Post-Machining

Lead time14-28 days

Titanium

Ti-6Al-4V

AMS 4911
Grade 5

Titanium alloy balancing strength, weight, and corrosion resistance.

Typical tolerance±0.020 mm
Lead time12-24 days
Finish stackPassivation, Bead Blast, Anodize Type II
Programmes requiring ±0.020 mm machining discipline.
Teams prioritising passivation, bead blast, anodize type ii.
Titanium alloy balancing strength, weight, and corrosion resistance.

Processes

5-Axis CNC, Metal AM, Stress Relief

Lead time12-24 days

Polymers (14)

Polymers

Engineering Plastics

ABS
PC
PEEK
PEI

High-performance polymers for molding and additive programs.

Density1.20 g/cm3 (typical)
Heat deflection160 °C (PEEK)
Hardness70 Rockwell M
Consumer enclosures
Medical disposables
Thermal insulation

Processes

Injection Molding, MJF/SLS, CNC Trim

Lead time10-20 days

Polymers

ABS

UL94 HB
LG HI-121

Robust thermoplastic for enclosures and housings.

Typical tolerance±0.10 mm molding
Lead time8-18 days
Finish stackTexture, Paint, Vapor Polish
Programmes requiring ±0.10 mm molding machining discipline.
Teams prioritising texture, paint, vapor polish.
Robust thermoplastic for enclosures and housings.

Processes

Injection Molding, FDM, Painting

Lead time8-18 days

Polymers

Polycarbonate

Lexan 9034
Makrolon 2805

Impact-resistant polymer with optical clarity options.

Typical tolerance±0.08 mm
Lead time9-20 days
Finish stackHard Coat, Paint, Vapor Polish
Programmes requiring ±0.08 mm machining discipline.
Teams prioritising hard coat, paint, vapor polish.
Impact-resistant polymer with optical clarity options.

Processes

Injection Molding, CNC Trim, Hard Coat

Lead time9-20 days

Polymers

PC-ABS

Bayblend FR3010
CYCOLOY

Blend combining PC strength with ABS processability.

Typical tolerance±0.09 mm
Lead time10-22 days
Finish stackTexture, Paint, EMI Shield
Programmes requiring ±0.09 mm machining discipline.
Teams prioritising texture, paint, emi shield.
Blend combining PC strength with ABS processability.

Processes

Injection Molding, FDM, Paint

Lead time10-22 days

Polymers

Nylon 6

PA6
Zytel 101

Tough engineering nylon with wide process compatibility.

Typical tolerance±0.12 mm
Lead time9-18 days
Finish stackDye, Impregnation, Paint
Programmes requiring ±0.12 mm machining discipline.
Teams prioritising dye, impregnation, paint.
Tough engineering nylon with wide process compatibility.

Processes

Injection Molding, SLS, Machining

Lead time9-18 days

Polymers

Nylon 66

PA66
Zytel 70G33L

High-temperature nylon for gears and structural components.

Typical tolerance±0.10 mm
Lead time10-20 days
Finish stackDye, Impregnation, Paint
Programmes requiring ±0.10 mm machining discipline.
Teams prioritising dye, impregnation, paint.
High-temperature nylon for gears and structural components.

Processes

Injection Molding, SLS, Machining

Lead time10-20 days

Polymers

PA12

PA2200
Ultrasint PA12

Additive-ready nylon with excellent isotropy via MJF and SLS.

Typical tolerance±0.15 mm
Lead time5-9 days
Finish stackBead Blast, Dye, Tumble Polish
Programmes requiring ±0.15 mm machining discipline.
Teams prioritising bead blast, dye, tumble polish.
Additive-ready nylon with excellent isotropy via MJF and SLS.

Processes

MJF, SLS, Dye

Lead time5-9 days

Polymers

POM (Acetal)

Delrin 150
POM-C

Low-friction engineering plastic for precision gears and fluid components.

Typical tolerance±0.05 mm machining
Lead time7-16 days
Finish stackPolish, Texturing, Paint
Programmes requiring ±0.05 mm machining machining discipline.
Teams prioritising polish, texturing, paint.
Low-friction engineering plastic for precision gears and fluid components.

Processes

CNC Milling, Injection Molding, Polishing

Lead time7-16 days

Polymers

PEEK

Victrex 450G
PEEK OPTIMA

High-temperature polymer for aerospace and medical implants.

Typical tolerance±0.03 mm machining
Lead time14-24 days
Finish stackPolish, Plasma Etch, Coating
Programmes requiring ±0.03 mm machining machining discipline.
Teams prioritising polish, plasma etch, coating.
High-temperature polymer for aerospace and medical implants.

Processes

CNC Milling, Injection Molding, FDM

Lead time14-24 days

Polymers

PEI (Ultem)

Ultem 9085
Ultem 1000

Flame-resistant polymer for aerospace interiors and electronics.

Typical tolerance±0.12 mm FDM
Lead time10-20 days
Finish stackPaint, Texture, Anneal
Programmes requiring ±0.12 mm FDM machining discipline.
Teams prioritising paint, texture, anneal.
Flame-resistant polymer for aerospace interiors and electronics.

Processes

FDM, Injection Molding, Machining

Lead time10-20 days

Polymers

Polypropylene

PP-H
PP Copolymer

Chemical-resistant polymer for fluid systems and hinge components.

Typical tolerance±0.12 mm
Lead time8-18 days
Finish stackTexture, Paint, Corona Treat
Programmes requiring ±0.12 mm machining discipline.
Teams prioritising texture, paint, corona treat.
Chemical-resistant polymer for fluid systems and hinge components.

Processes

Injection Molding, MJF, Welding

Lead time8-18 days

Polymers

PPS

Ryton R-4
Fortron 1140

High-temp polymer with chemical resistance for electrical housings.

Typical tolerance±0.08 mm
Lead time12-22 days
Finish stackPlasma Etch, Paint, Anneal
Programmes requiring ±0.08 mm machining discipline.
Teams prioritising plasma etch, paint, anneal.
High-temp polymer with chemical resistance for electrical housings.

Processes

Injection Molding, Machining, Coating

Lead time12-22 days

Polymers

TPU

TPU 95A
ESTANE

Elastomer for seals, grips, and additive parts requiring flexibility.

Typical tolerance±0.20 mm
Lead time6-12 days
Finish stackTumble, Dye, Texture
Programmes requiring ±0.20 mm machining discipline.
Teams prioritising tumble, dye, texture.
Elastomer for seals, grips, and additive parts requiring flexibility.

Processes

SLS, Molding, Overmold

Lead time6-12 days

Polymers

PEEK

Victrex 450G

High-temperature, chemical-resistant thermoplastic for structural parts.

FeaturesHigh temperature | Chemical resistant
Max service temp250°C
Semicon fixtures
Medical housings
Aerospace brackets

Processes

CNC machining, Injection molding, FDM

Lead time5-10 days

Composites (4)

Composites

Composites

UD Prepreg
3K Weave
SMC

Carbon and glass fibre layups with controlled cure data.

Density1.60 g/cm3
Tensile modulus65 GPa
HardnessShore D 80
Aerospace panels
Mobility structures
Robotics arms

Processes

Autoclave Layup, Press Molding, CNC Trim

Lead time14-30 days

Composites

CFRP (UD & Twill)

T700 Unidirectional
3K 2x2 Twill

Carbon fibre prepregs with autoclave cure control.

Typical tolerance±0.25 mm trim
Lead time14-28 days
Finish stackClear Coat, Paint, Abrasion Film
Programmes requiring ±0.25 mm trim machining discipline.
Teams prioritising clear coat, paint, abrasion film.
Carbon fibre prepregs with autoclave cure control.

Processes

Autoclave Layup, CNC Trim, Clear Coat

Lead time14-28 days

Composites

GFRP

E-glass
S2 glass

Glass fibre laminates for cost-effective structural skins.

Typical tolerance±0.35 mm
Lead time16-30 days
Finish stackPaint, Gel Coat, Film
Programmes requiring ±0.35 mm machining discipline.
Teams prioritising paint, gel coat, film.
Glass fibre laminates for cost-effective structural skins.

Processes

Resin Infusion, Press Molding, Trim

Lead time16-30 days

Composites

Aramid (Kevlar)

Kevlar 49
AR 720

Impact-resistant aramid laminates for aerospace and defence panels.

Typical tolerance±0.30 mm
Lead time18-32 days
Finish stackPaint, Protective Film, Clear Coat
Programmes requiring ±0.30 mm machining discipline.
Teams prioritising paint, protective film, clear coat.
Impact-resistant aramid laminates for aerospace and defence panels.

Processes

Hand Layup, Vacuum Bag, CNC Trim

Lead time18-32 days

Ceramics (3)

Ceramics

Alumina Ceramic

Al2O3 96%
Al2O3 99%

High-purity aluminum oxide ceramics for dielectric and wear-critical hardware.

Density3.90 g/cm3
Hardness1200 HV10
Dielectric strength9-12 kV/mm
High-voltage insulators
Wear bushings
Thermal isolation stages

Processes

CNC Grinding, Hot Isostatic Pressing, Ceramic 3D Printing

Lead time14-35 days

Ceramics

Alumina (Al2O3) 96%

96%
99.5%

High-temperature alumina ceramics for insulation, wear, and hermetic feedthroughs.

FeaturesHigh temperature | Electrical insulation | Wear resistant
Max service temp≥ 1000°C
ColorIvory / White
High-temperature insulators
Wear-resistant bushings
Hermetic feedthroughs

Processes

Ceramic DLP, Diamond grinding, Mo-Mn metallization

Lead time7-21 days

Ceramics

Zirconia (Y-TZP)

3Y
5Y

High-toughness zirconia ceramics for jigs, fixtures, and medical hardware.

FeaturesHigh toughness | Impact resistant | Biocompatible
Max size150 x 150 x 150 mm
Biocompatible tooling
Impact-resistant fixtures
Insulating wear pads

Processes

Ceramic DLP, Diamond grinding

Lead time7-21 days

Copper & Brass (3)

Copper & Brass

C110 Copper

ASTM B152
JIS C1100

Oxygen-free copper with top-tier conductivity for bus bars and electrodes.

Typical tolerance±0.025 mm
Lead time6-12 days
Finish stackTin Plate, Nickel Plate, Passivation
Programmes requiring ±0.025 mm machining discipline.
Teams prioritising tin plate, nickel plate, passivation.
Oxygen-free copper with top-tier conductivity for bus bars and electrodes.

Processes

CNC Milling, EDM Electrode, Surface Finish

Lead time6-12 days

Copper & Brass

C360 Brass

ASTM B16
CDA 360

Free-machining brass ideal for connectors and fittings.

Typical tolerance±0.015 mm turning
Lead time5-10 days
Finish stackNickel Plate, Gold Flash, Clear Coat
Programmes requiring ±0.015 mm turning machining discipline.
Teams prioritising nickel plate, gold flash, clear coat.
Free-machining brass ideal for connectors and fittings.

Processes

Swiss Turning, Mill-Turn, Overmolding

Lead time5-10 days

Copper & Brass

C932 Bearing Bronze

ASTM B505 C93200

Tin bronze for wear-resistant bushings and bearings.

Typical tolerance±0.020 mm
Lead time8-15 days
Finish stackOil Impregnation, Machining, Polish
Programmes requiring ±0.020 mm machining discipline.
Teams prioritising oil impregnation, machining, polish.
Tin bronze for wear-resistant bushings and bearings.

Processes

CNC Turning, Casting, Impregnation

Lead time8-15 days

Nickel Alloys (4)

Nickel Alloys

Inconel 718

AMS 5662
UNS N07718

Nickel superalloy for turbine hardware and high-temp fixtures.

Typical tolerance±0.025 mm machining
Lead time14-30 days
Finish stackElectropolish, Shot Peen, Heat Treat
Programmes requiring ±0.025 mm machining machining discipline.
Teams prioritising electropolish, shot peen, heat treat.
Nickel superalloy for turbine hardware and high-temp fixtures.

Processes

Metal AM DMLS, 5-Axis CNC, HIP

Lead time14-30 days

Nickel Alloys

Inconel 625

AMS 5666
UNS N06625

Corrosion-resistant, high-strength nickel alloy for subsea systems.

Typical tolerance±0.030 mm
Lead time16-32 days
Finish stackPickle, Passivation, Shot Peen
Programmes requiring ±0.030 mm machining discipline.
Teams prioritising pickle, passivation, shot peen.
Corrosion-resistant, high-strength nickel alloy for subsea systems.

Processes

CNC Turning, Welding, Electropolish

Lead time16-32 days

Nickel Alloys

Monel 400

ASTM B164
UNS N04400

Nickel-copper alloy for chemical and marine resistance.

Typical tolerance±0.025 mm
Lead time14-28 days
Finish stackPassivation, Machined, Paint
Programmes requiring ±0.025 mm machining discipline.
Teams prioritising passivation, machined, paint.
Nickel-copper alloy for chemical and marine resistance.

Processes

CNC Turning, Sheet Forming, Welding

Lead time14-28 days

Nickel Alloys

Inconel 718

AMS 5662
AMS 5663

Nickel superalloy for high-temperature structural hardware.

FeaturesHigh-temp strength | Oxidation resistant
Service temp≈ 700°C
Hot-zone brackets
Combustor hardware
Aerospace fasteners

Processes

DMLS / SLM, 5-axis CNC, Quench + temper

Lead time7-21 days

Material comparison

Side-by-side specs from the Fabvector materials library.

Property6061-T6 Aluminum7075-T6 Aluminum2024-T3 Aluminum
GradesAMS 4027, GB LY12AMS 4045, GB LC4AMS 4037, QQ-A-250/4
Tolerance±0.025 mm milling±0.020 mm±0.18 mm forming
Lead time5-14 days8-18 days9-20 days
Processes3/4/5-axis CNC, Sheet Laser, Additive Post-Machining5-Axis CNC, Hard Anodize, Shot PeenSheet Forming, Riveting, Chem Film
FinishesType II Anodize, Chem Film, Powder CoatType III Hardcoat, Chem Film, PassivationAlclad, Anodize, Paint
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Programmes requiring ±0.025 mm milling machining discipline.
Teams prioritising type ii anodize, chem film, powder coat.
Programmes requiring ±0.020 mm machining discipline.
Teams prioritising type iii hardcoat, chem film, passivation.
Programmes requiring ±0.18 mm forming machining discipline.
Teams prioritising alclad, anodize, paint.
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