Anodizing
Type I (chromic), Type II (sulfuric) and Type III (hardcoat). Dye colors to Pantone, with sealing for corrosion and wear resistance.
- Type I / II / III
- Black & clear anodize
- Dye to Pantone
100+ Alloys. 30+ Finishes. One Supplier.
Material choice decides whether your part survives. We stock and process the grades that actually come through our factory — and we tell you when a cheaper alloy will do the same job.
Material Database
Pick a Family, See the Grades We Run
Not listed? We still stock it — send us the spec and we will confirm availability, lead time and price.
Aluminium1050 · 1060 · 3003 · 3004 · 5052 · 5083 · 6061 · 6063 · 6066 · 7075
Lightest structural option. 6061-T6 is the default for machined and anodized housings; 5052 for marine; 7075 where maximum strength matters.
Stainless Steel201 · 202 · 304 · 304L · 316 · 316L · 430 · 440C · 17-4PH
304 for general use, 316L/316 for salt and chemical exposure, 440C for hardness, 17-4PH for high-strength machined components.
Cold Rolled SteelSPCC · SGCC · SECC · CRC
Low-cost structural and enclosure material. SECC offers a smoother surface for powder coating.
Galvanised SteelSGCC · DX51D · DX52D · S250GD
Pre-coated sheet for outdoor enclosures and cabinets.
Copper & BrassC11000 · C122 · C360 · C464 · H59 · H62 · HPB
Electrical and thermal conductivity, corrosion resistance. Brass C360 machines cleanly for connectors.
TitaniumGr1 · Gr2 · Gr5 (Ti-6Al-4V)
Aerospace, medical and marine. Grade 5 is 6x stronger than aluminium at half the weight of steel.
MagnesiumAZ91D · AZ80 · AZ31
The lightest structural alloy we process. Requires corrosion protection for outdoor use.
Tool SteelSKD11 · SKD61 · DC53 · H13 · S136 · Cr12MoV
Hardened tooling and wear parts. We also supply spare die components machined from these grades.
PC / PC-ABSLexan · Makrolon · Bayblend FR3010
High impact strength with a Class V flame rating. The default for consumer electronics housings.
ABSABS790 · ABS750 · ABS-H80
General purpose, easy to texture and plate. Grade up for impact.
PA / NylonPA6 · PA66 · PA66+GF30 · PA12
Low friction and wear resistant — gears, bushings, sliders. GF30 for stiffness.
POMAcetal · Delrin 100 · POM-C
Dimensional stability and low friction. Excellent for precision gears and snap-fit features.
PEEKPEEK · PEEK-CF30 · PEEK-GF30
Continuous 250°C service. Chemical and wear resistant — medical instruments and aerospace.
PTFETeflon · PTFE-V · filled grades
Non-stick, chemically inert, low friction. Seals, gaskets and insulator parts.
PMMAAcrylic · PMMA-C
Optical clarity for lens covers, light guides and display bezels.
PEI / PSU / PPSUltem · Radex · PPS
High heat resistance for electrical insulation and halogen-free flame-retardant applications.
Selection Guide
Which Material Should Your Part Be?
Most material decisions are simpler than the drawing makes them look. This is where buyers over-spec — and where we push back.
- Lightweight + cosmetic → anodized 6061 or 5052. 6063 extrudates for profiles.
- Food or medical contact → 316L stainless, or 304 where exposure is mild.
- Outdoor / marine → 316L, or powder-coated galvanised steel if the section is heavy.
- Maximum strength, minimum weight → titanium Gr5. Expensive — we will tell you if aluminium passes.
- High volume flat parts → mild steel SPC. Cheapest per part and the die pays for itself fast.
- High temperature → PEEK, PEI or PPS. Above 200°C, plastics beat aluminium.
Surface Treatment
30+ Finishing Options, Done In-House
Finishing is not a bolt-on. It affects dimensional tolerance, corrosion life and how the part feels in the hand — so we do it before final inspection, not after.
Powder Coating
Polyester, epoxy and fluorocarbon powders, RAL or Pantone matched, cured in our own oven. Thin film 60–120μm, tested for adhesion.
- RAL / Pantone
- Anti-seize grade
- Outdoor fluorocarbon
Plating
Zinc, nickel, chrome, tin and gold plating for conductivity, wear and cosmetic finish. Multi-layer builds available.
- Zn / Ni / Cr / Au
- Trivalent Cr
- Multi-layer
Passivation
Chromic and chrome-free passivation to AMS 2700 and ASTM A967 for stainless parts destined for medical or food use.
- AMS 2700
- ASTM A967
- Chrome-free
Surface Prep
Bead blast, brush, tumble, vibratory deburr and electropolish — the substrate finish that determines how the final coating looks.
- Bead / sand blast
- Brush & hairline
- Mirror polish
Marking & Decoration
Laser marking for permanent traceability, silk screen for logos and legends. Data-matrix codes tied to your part number.
- Laser marking
- Screen print
- Data matrix
Complete Finishing Menu
Bead BlastSand BlastingAnodizing Type I
Anodizing Type IIHardcoat Anodizing Type III
Black AnodizingDye Anodizing to Pantone
Powder Coating (Polyester)Powder Coating (Epoxy)
Fluorocarbon CoatingE-Coating
Zinc PlatingNickel PlatingChrome Plating
Hard Chrome PlatingGold PlatingTin Plating
Electroless NickelPassivation (AMS 2700)
Pickling & PassivationChrome-Free Passivation
Brushed FinishHairline FinishMirror Polish
ElectropolishingDeburringTumbling
Vibratory DeburringHeat Treatment
Laser MarkingSilk Screen Printing
Laser WeldingTIG WeldingMIG Welding
Spot WeldingBrazingSoldering
Vacuum PlatingFlame SprayBlackening
Traceability
Every Coil Has a Heat Number. Every Part Has a Record.
Material certificates are not an upsell. They are how you prove, two years later, exactly what went into the product.
EN 10204 3.1 Certificates
Full mill certificates for every batch: composition, mechanical properties, heat treatment and dimensions.
Heat-Number Stamping
Heat numbers stamped on cartons so any part can be traced back to its coil within seconds.
RoHS & REACH Compliance
Declaration of compliance for restricted substances, on request, for every shipment.
Documentation Pack
Certificates, dimensional reports, material data sheets and packing list shipped together as one PDF set.
Need a Material We Don't List?
We source to spec. Send the grade, the standard and the finish — we will confirm availability, price and lead time in the same quote.