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Hubs materials

Better parts start with the right material for the job. Hubs offers more than 80 metals and plastics suitable for a wide range of manufacturing processes.

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CNC'd nylon 6 part

What are the best materials for chemical-resistant parts?

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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Example of a black oxide part in mild steel

What is black oxide coating?

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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3D printed Injection Molds: Materials Compared

3D printed injection molds: Materials compared

We compare critically two industrial 3D printing materials used for low-run injection mold manufacturing.

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What materials do we offer for CNC machining?

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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FDM 3D Printing materials compared

What’s the ideal filament for FDM 3D printing? 3D printing materials compared

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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CNC'd nylon 6 part

What are the best materials for chemical-resistant parts?

Want to learn more about chemically resistant parts? Find out about common chemical-resistant materials, their advantages, disadvantages, and industrial applications.

Read article
Example of a black oxide part in mild steel

What is black oxide coating?

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
3D printed Injection Molds: Materials Compared

3D printed injection molds: Materials compared

We compare critically two industrial 3D printing materials used for low-run injection mold manufacturing.

Read article

What materials do we offer for CNC machining?

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
FDM 3D Printing materials compared

What’s the ideal filament for FDM 3D printing? 3D printing materials compared

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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Which materials are best for CNC machining?

We offer CNC machining using many different metals and plastics. Read a guide to selecting the right material for your project.

Which plastics are best for injection molding?

See a full list of the materials we offer for injection molding and their properties.

Which materials are best for chemical resistance?

PP,  PVDF, Nylon and PA. See an overview containing a full list and more advice for applications.

Can you source custom materials beyond those listed here?

Yes! Through our network of manufacturing partners, we can source almost any manufacturing material on request. Contact sales@hubs.com to speak to our experts.

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