Aluminum | 6061 | Medium 1 | Medium | ★★★★★ | $ | General purpose Aircraft components Automotive parts Bicycle frames Food containers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6082 | Medium | Medium | ★★★★★ | $ | General purpose Automotive parts Food containers | |
7075 | High | Medium | ★★★★ | $$$ | Aircraft & aerospace components Automotive parts Marine applications Sports equipment | |
5083 | Medium | Low | ★★★★★ | $$ | Marine applications Construction Pressure vessels | |
Stainless steel | 304 | High | Medium | ★★ | $$$ | General purpose Medical devices Food industry Marine applications Chemical processing |
316 | High | Medium | ★★ | $$$$ | Food preparation equipment Marine applications Architecture Surgical implants Chemical containers | |
2205 Duplex | High | High | ★ | $$$$$ | Oil & gas Marine applications Chemical processing Heat exchangers | |
303 | High | High | ★★★ | $$$$ | Aircraft components Machine parts Nuts, bolts, gears, bushings | |
17-4 | High | Very High | ★★ | $$$$$ | Turbine blades Marine applications Chemical vessels Oil & Gas Nuclear applications | |
1045 | Medium | High | ★★ | $$$ | General purpose Machinery parts | |
A36 | High | Medium | ★★★ | $$ | Construction Machinery parts Jigs & fixtures | |
4340 | High | High | ★★ | $$$ | Aircraft landing gear Power transmission Tooling | |
Tool steel | D2 | High | Very High | ★ | $$$$ | Cold-working tooling Dies & stamps Cutting tools & knives |
A2 | High | Very High | ★ | $$$$ | Cold-working tooling Dies & stamps Cutting tools & knives | |
O1 | High | Very High | ★ | $$$$ | Cold-working tooling Dies & stamps |