## Manufacturing Materials

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

### Certification + Compliance

ISO 9001:2015 | ISO 13485:2016 | AS9100D | ITAR

Material Traceability | [Customer-Supplied Materials](/content/materials/customer-supplied-resins/index.html)

## 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.

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[Injection Molding](/content/materials/injection-molding/index.html)  
  
[CNC Machining](/content/materials/cnc-machining/index.html)  
  
[3D Printing](/content/materials/3d-printing/index.html)  
  
[Sheet Metal Fabrication](/content/materials/sheet-metal/index.html)

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## Material Options by Service

- [Injection Molding](/content/materials/#Tab48945/index.html)
- [CNC Machining](/content/materials/#Tab12485/index.html)
- [3D Printing](/content/materials/#Tab8054/index.html)
- [Sheet Metal Fabrication](/content/materials/#Tab21815/index.html)

| ##### Thermoplastics |     |       |     |
| ------------------- | --- | ----- | --- |
| ABS                 | Polycarbonate (PC) | Polypropylene (PP) | Nylon (PA) |
| ABS/PC             | PC/PBT | PPE/PS | PBT |
| HDPE               | PEEK | PPS   | PMMA (Acrylic) |
| LCP                | PEI (Ultem) | PS | POM (Acetal/Delrin) |
| LDPE               | PET | PSU   | TPE/TPV |
| LLDPE              | PETG | SB    | TPU |

| ##### Thermosets |     |
| ---------------- | --- |
| Silicone Rubber | Medical-Grade Silicone Rubber |
| Fluorosilicone | Optical Silicone Rubber |

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### Material Guides

Take a deep dive into specific materials

**Polypropylene (PP): Understand the Key Benefits and Applications**  
Explore why customers use ABS and the common applications for the versatile and durable plastic  
Learn More

**Nylon: Understand the Key Benefits and Applications**  
Nylon is a versatile material that offers strength, durability, and chemical resistance  
Learn More

**HDPE**  
Key Benefits and Advantages of HDPE for CNC machining and Injection Molding  
Learn More

**Plastic Manufacturing: Common Processes and Materials**  
Learn how to select the best manufacturing process and material for your custom plastic parts  
Read Guide

**Stainless Steel**  
This versatile, corrosion-resistant, and attractive metal is consistently a popular choice.  
Learn More

**Aluminum**  
This metal is popular due to its high strength-to-weight ratio, excellent corrosion resistance, conductivity, and recyclability.  
Learn More

**Titanium**  
Explore the diverse applications of titanium for 3D-printed and CNC-machined parts  
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**TPU**  
TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) is a versatile material used in both 3D printing and injection molding due to its flexibility, durability, and resistance to abrasion and chemicals.  
Learn More

**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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**Advantages, Disadvantages, and Applications for Polycarbonate**  
Explore why customers use polycarbonate and the common applications for the impact-resistant plastic  
Learn More

### 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.

[Download](/content/media/2znnuoyk/2026-035-periodic-table-of-manufacturing-materials.pdf)

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## Find the Right Material

Explore popular material choices based on key characteristics like corrosion or UV resistance.

**Common Impact-Resistant Plastics**  
Need long-lasting plastic parts? Take a dive into the world of impact-resistant plastics.  
Read Design Tip

**How to Choose a Heat Resistant Plastic**  
Melted plastic parts stink. Find out what materials will help you avoid this issue in your products.  
Read Design Tip

**UV Resistant Plastics**  
This design tip evaluates UV-resistant plastic options available for injection molding, 3D printing, and CNC machining.  
Read Design Tip

**Top Corrosion-Resistant Metals**  
Parts turning to piles of rust? These materials can help you avoid the scourge of corrosion.  
Read Design Tip

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