Aluminum 6061
AKA: Al6061-T6 / EN-AW6061
Key traits
WorkhorseWeldableCost-effective
Workhorse structural Al (Mg-Si); common default grade in quotes.
Zoryra Precision
CNC Materials & Surface Finish Atlas
Select grades and finishes in the quote form — engineering review for special alloys. Match finish to material (e.g. anodize for aluminum).
Manufacturing materials
Pick grades that fit your project
These grades are selectable in Zoryra Precision AI Instant Quote. Filter by family + process. Missing a grade (e.g. specialty tool steel)? Email [email protected] or talk to an engineer.
Finishes (anodize / blast / passivate / powder) are in the atlas below — match finish to material (no anodize on stainless).
Filter by familyShowing 25 grades
Aluminum6
Aluminum 6082
AKA: Al6082 / EN-AW6082
Key traits
Medium strengthThermal conductivityWeldable
Medium strength with good weldability/thermal conductivity for structures.
Aluminum 5052
AKA: Al5052 / sheet-metal favorite
Key traits
Corrosion resistantBend-friendlyHousings
Corrosion-resistant; common for sheet bend housings and light CNC.
Aluminum 5083
AKA: Al5083 / marine-grade corrosion resistance
Key traits
High corrosion resistanceModerate strengthPlate stock
Moderate strength, high corrosion resistance for plates/structures.
Aluminum 7075
AKA: Al7075-T6 / EN-AW7075
Key traits
High strengthFatigue resistantMachines well
High-strength Al for structural / fatigue parts; machines well; often anodized.
Aluminum 2024
AKA: Al2024 / aerospace-class strength
Key traits
High strengthFatigue performanceLimited weldability
High-strength aerospace-class Al; welding limited — confirm temper on drawing.
Stainless4
Stainless 304
AKA: SS304 / 1.4301
Key traits
General stainlessPassivate OKNo anodize
General-purpose stainless; passivate/polish — not anodize.
Stainless 316
AKA: SS316 / better corrosion resistance
Key traits
Better corrosion resistanceMedical/lab commonPassivate OK
Better corrosion resistance than 304; common in medical/lab hardware.
Stainless 303
AKA: SS303 / free-machining
Key traits
Free-machiningVolume small partsTurn/mill friendly
Free-machining stainless for turned/milled volume small parts.
17-4PH stainless
AKA: 17-4PH / 1.4542
Key traits
Precipitation hardeningHigh strengthCall out temper
Precipitation-hardening stainless; call out heat-treat condition on drawings.
Steel4
Mild steel
AKA: A36 / Q235 class
Key traits
EconomicalPowder / black oxideEasy to machine
Economical structural steel; powder / black oxide / zinc common.
1045 carbon steel
AKA: 1045 / C45
Key traits
Medium carbonShaftsHeat-treatable
Medium-carbon steel; stronger than mild steel — common for shafts.
4140 alloy steel
AKA: 4140 / 42CrMo class
Key traits
High strengthTough / impactConfirm heat treat
Alloy structural steel; confirm heat treatment with engineering.
Tool steel (general)
AKA: general tool-steel class
Key traits
Wear resistantTooling classSpecify grade in notes
Wear/tooling class — specify exact grade in notes (SKD / S136 etc. via engineer).
Titanium1
Ti-6Al-4V titanium
AKA: TC4 / Grade 5
Key traits
High strength-to-weightLightweightSlower machining
High strength-to-weight; slower machining — engineer review for complex parts.
Copper alloys3
Brass
AKA: Brass / free-cutting copper alloy
Key traits
Free-cuttingConductiveFittings / cosmetics
Free-cutting; good conductivity — fittings and cosmetic parts.
Bronze
AKA: Bronze
Key traits
Wear resistantBushingsNote exact grade
Common for wear bushings — note exact grade when required.
Copper C110
AKA: C110 / ETP copper
Key traits
High conductivityThermalElectrical / heat sinks
High conductivity for thermal/electrical parts.
Engineering plastics7
ABS
AKA: ABS engineering plastic
Key traits
General housingsEasy machiningFixtures
General housings/fixtures; easy to machine.
Nylon (PA)
AKA: PA / Nylon
Key traits
ToughGears / slidersMoisture swell
Tough for gears/sliders — watch moisture swell on fits.
POM / Acetal
AKA: POM / Delrin-class
Key traits
Dimensionally stableWear resistantPrecision plastics
Dimensionally stable and wear-resistant for precision plastic parts.
Polycarbonate (PC)
AKA: PC
Key traits
Clear optionsImpact toughnessStress-crack care
Clear/translucent housings possible — watch stress cracking.
Acrylic / PMMA
AKA: PMMA / acrylic
Key traits
Optical / displayPolishableWatch brittleness
Optical/display parts; edges can be polished.
PTFE / Teflon
AKA: PTFE
Key traits
Chemically inertLow frictionLow stiffness
Chemically inert, low friction — low stiffness needs design care.
PEEK
AKA: PEEK high-performance plastic
Key traits
High tempHigh strengthPremium cost
High-temp/high-strength plastic; premium — for demanding duty.
Finish atlas
Process · materials · lead-time impact
Buyers pick finishes visually. Days are reference adders — final split is on the quote; exotic plating case-by-case.
- MaterialsAl / steel / stainless / plastics
- Lead impactUsually +0 days (fastest cosmetic)
- NoteTool marks visible; good for internals & mating faces.
- MaterialsMostly Al / stainless
- Lead impact~+1–2 days (queue dependent)
- NoteEven matte; common before anodize.
- MaterialsAluminum only
- Lead impact~+2–4 days; hard anodize longer
- NoteCall out masking on cosmetics; not for stainless.
- MaterialsSS304 / SS316
- Lead impact~+1–3 days
- NoteImproves corrosion resistance; often with polish.
- MaterialsSteel / Al structures
- Lead impact~+3–5 days
- NoteThick film; mask threads & fits.
- MaterialsStainless / aluminum
- Lead impact~+1–3 days (cosmetic grade)
- NoteSend sample or Ra target for cosmetics.
Metals
Al6061/7075/5052, SS304/316/303, mild steel, 4140, brass, copper. Titanium on request via engineering review.
Plastics
ABS, Nylon, POM, PC, PEEK and similar engineering plastics common in fixtures and housings.
Finishes
As-machined, bead blast, clear/black/hard anodize, powder coat, passivate, polish, brushed, chromate, zinc plate, black oxide. Plating beyond the list is discussed case by case.
Lead-time impact (production clock)
Reference: blast +1–2d, anodize +2–4d, powder +3–5d. Courier days stay separate on the quote. See the problem guide on masking before you freeze PO dates.
Compatibility tips
Anodize is typical for aluminum; passivation for stainless; black oxide / zinc for steels. Cosmetic anodize needs masking notes on drawings — thermal faces on electronics often stay as-machined.
Certificates
Material certificates / heat-lot traceability available per order agreement when selected — no invented cert numbers on marketing pages.
Capability specs & DFM
| Item | Spec |
|---|---|
| Metals | 6061 / 7075 Al, 304 / 316 SS, steels, brass |
| Plastics | POM, Nylon, PC, PTFE (availability varies) |
| Finishes | As-machined, anodize, bead blast, passivate, powder coat |
| Certs | Material certs available per order agreement |
| DFM tip | Match finish to function — cosmetic anodize needs masking notes |
FAQ
Can I anodize stainless?
Anodize is typical for aluminum. For stainless, passivation or polish is the usual path — confirm in RFQ.
Is hard anodize available?
Yes — selectable as Hard anodize in the quote finish list for aluminum parts.
How many days does finishing add?
Reference: blast +1–2d, anodize +2–4d, powder +3–5d — see the finish atlas. Final days are itemized on the quote.
Where do I configure finish for a real part?
On the quote page — pick material + finish there, then engineering confirms masking / thermal keep-outs.
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