Manufacturing Materials

Choose from hundreds of commercial-grade plastics, metals, and elastomers suitable for both prototyping and production.

Material Options

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Thermoplastics

Thermosets
  • Silicone rubber
  • Fluorosilicone
  • Medical-Grade silicone rubber
  • Optical silicone rubber

 

 

Plastics

Metals

 

 
  • Aluminum
  • Steel
  • Pre-Plated Steel
  • Stainless Steel
  • Copper
  • Brass

Material Selector Tools

Compare how our service-specific materials stack up against each other. Sort by material property to quickly identify the best choice for your application.

3D Printing Materials
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Data Sheet Library

View the hundreds of materials available at Protolabs through all of our service lines.  

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Material Guides

SLA process

Plastic Manufacturing: Common Processes and Materials

Learn how to select the best manufacturing process and material for your custom plastic parts
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black abs part

ABS Plastic: Understand the Key Benefits and Applications

Explore why customers use ABS and the common applications for the versatile and durable plastic
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Red plastic part

Advantages, Disadvantages, and Applications for Polycarbonate

Explore why customers use polycarbonate and the common applications for the impact-resistant plastic
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Polypropylene (PP): Understand the Key Benefits and Applications

Explore why customers use ABS and the common applications for the versatile and durable plastic
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Black nylon part

Nylon: Understand the Key Benefits and Applications

Nylon is a versatile material that offers strength, durability, and chemical resistance
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Download Our Periodic Table of Materials

The Periodic Table of Materials is your go-to guide for the most popular materials offered at Protolabs. Whether it is injection molding, CNC machining, 3D printing or sheet metal fabrication, download the guide and hang it at your desk for easy reference during your next project.

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