Better parts start with the right material for the job. Protolabs Network offers more than 80 metals and plastics suitable for a wide range of manufacturing processes.
Want to learn more about chemically resistant parts? Find out about common chemical-resistant materials, their advantages, disadvantages, and industrial applications.
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Want to learn more about black oxide coating? In this article, we’ll take a look at black oxide as a surface finish, its history, common applications, and more
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We compare critically two industrial 3D printing materials used for low-run injection mold manufacturing.
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What’s the best material for machining your parts? Check out this side-by-side comparison of the strength, price and application for CNC plastics and metals (in a handy, printable poster).
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What’s the ideal material to use when 3D printing parts with FDM? This article compares the most common FDM 3D printing filaments, including PLA, ABS, PET, Nylon, TPU (Flexible) and PC, by their material properties to help you find the best option for your application.
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Want to learn more about chemically resistant parts? Find out about common chemical-resistant materials, their advantages, disadvantages, and industrial applications.
Read article
Want to learn more about black oxide coating? In this article, we’ll take a look at black oxide as a surface finish, its history, common applications, and more
Read article
We compare critically two industrial 3D printing materials used for low-run injection mold manufacturing.
Read article
What’s the best material for machining your parts? Check out this side-by-side comparison of the strength, price and application for CNC plastics and metals (in a handy, printable poster).
Read article
What’s the ideal material to use when 3D printing parts with FDM? This article compares the most common FDM 3D printing filaments, including PLA, ABS, PET, Nylon, TPU (Flexible) and PC, by their material properties to help you find the best option for your application.
Read articleWe offer CNC machining using many different metals and plastics. Read a guide to selecting the right material for your project.
See a full list of the materials we offer for injection molding and their properties.
PP, PVDF, Nylon and PA. See an overview containing a full list and more advice for applications.
Yes! Through our network of manufacturing partners, we can source almost any manufacturing material on request. Contact networksales@protolabs.com to speak to our experts.
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