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Materials & Finishing
Medical-grade metals & engineering plastics
Broad material choice plus the secondary finishing needed to take machined and printed parts to their final, lab-ready condition.
| Category | Representative grades |
|---|---|
| Titanium alloys | Grade 2, Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V) |
| Stainless steel | 304 / 304L, 316 / 316L, 303, 420, 455, 465, 17-4 PH |
| Aluminum alloys | 6061, 6063, 7075, 2024, 5052, 5083, 6082 |
| Cobalt-chrome & tool steel | CoCr, D2, H13, A2, O1 |
| High-performance plastics | PEEK, PPSU (Radel®), PEI (Ultem™), POM (Delrin®), PTFE |
| General plastics | ABS, PC, Nylon, PMMA, PET, PVC, PE |
Surface Finishing
Finishes that meet spec and validate cleanly
A full range of secondary finishing services can be coordinated for machined and printed parts.
AnodizingType II & hard-coat
DLC CoatingDiamond-like carbon, low friction
PVD CoatingHard, wear-resistant films
Bead BlastingMatte, satin & bead finishes
PolishingBrush & mirror finishes
ElectropolishingSmooth, clean finish for stainless steel
PassivationCorrosion resistance for stainless
Built around the part
Material, process and finish should work together
1
Application
Start with strength, wear, geometry, environment and what the lab needs to learn.
2
Manufacturing route
Choose machining, additive or a combined approach based on geometry, quantity and timing.
3
Final condition
Specify finishing, passivation, coating, polishing or assembly so the part arrives ready to evaluate.
Need help choosing a material?
Send the application and design requirements and Lab Ready can help narrow the process.