Materials: Wide-Ranging Types
At U-Need, we offer a comprehensive range of high-quality materials to meet diverse manufacturing needs. From metals to plastics, our wide selection ensures optimal performance for every project. With expertise in material properties and processing, we guide you to the perfect choice for your requirements.
We've Got What You Need: Dive into Our Material Classifications
Steel
✅ High strength-to-weight ratio
✅ Excellent formability and weldability
✅ Available in various grades (e.g., carbon steel, alloy steel)
✅ Suitable for automotive, construction, and industrial applications
✅ Cost-effective for large-scale production
✅ Recyclable and environmentally friendly
✅ Excellent formability and weldability
✅ Available in various grades (e.g., carbon steel, alloy steel)
✅ Suitable for automotive, construction, and industrial applications
✅ Cost-effective for large-scale production
✅ Recyclable and environmentally friendly
Tungsten Carbide
✅ Exceptional hardness and wear resistance
✅ High thermal conductivity
✅ Maintains properties at elevated temperatures
✅ Ideal for cutting tools and high-wear components
✅ Available in various grades and compositions
✅ Long service life in demanding applications
✅ High thermal conductivity
✅ Maintains properties at elevated temperatures
✅ Ideal for cutting tools and high-wear components
✅ Available in various grades and compositions
✅ Long service life in demanding applications
Industrial Ceramics
✅ Superior heat and corrosion resistance
✅ Low thermal expansion and high dimensional stability
✅ Excellent electrical insulation properties
✅ Suitable for high-temperature applications
✅ Available in various compositions (e.g., alumina, zirconia)
✅ Lightweight yet incredibly strong
✅ Low thermal expansion and high dimensional stability
✅ Excellent electrical insulation properties
✅ Suitable for high-temperature applications
✅ Available in various compositions (e.g., alumina, zirconia)
✅ Lightweight yet incredibly strong
Stainless Steel
✅ Corrosion-resistant and rust-proof
✅ Hygienic and easy to clean
✅ Available in various grades (e.g., 304, 316, 430)
✅ Excellent for food processing and medical equipment
✅ Aesthetically pleasing finish
✅ High strength-to-weight ratio
✅ Hygienic and easy to clean
✅ Available in various grades (e.g., 304, 316, 430)
✅ Excellent for food processing and medical equipment
✅ Aesthetically pleasing finish
✅ High strength-to-weight ratio
Aluminum
✅ Lightweight yet strong
✅ Excellent thermal and electrical conductivity
✅ Corrosion-resistant with a natural oxide layer
✅ Highly malleable and ductile
✅ 100% recyclable with no quality loss
✅ Ideal for aerospace and automotive industries
✅ Excellent thermal and electrical conductivity
✅ Corrosion-resistant with a natural oxide layer
✅ Highly malleable and ductile
✅ 100% recyclable with no quality loss
✅ Ideal for aerospace and automotive industries
Copper
✅ Superior electrical and thermal conductivity
✅ Naturally antimicrobial properties
✅ Highly ductile and malleable
✅ Corrosion-resistant in many environments
✅ Available in various alloys (e.g., beryllium copper, brass, bronze)
✅ Aesthetic appeal with distinctive color
✅ Naturally antimicrobial properties
✅ Highly ductile and malleable
✅ Corrosion-resistant in many environments
✅ Available in various alloys (e.g., beryllium copper, brass, bronze)
✅ Aesthetic appeal with distinctive color
Plastic
✅ Versatile with a wide range of properties
✅ Lightweight and cost-effective
✅ Available in various types (e.g., ABS, PVC, PEEK)
✅ Excellent electrical insulation properties
✅ Can be molded into complex shapes
✅ Resistant to chemicals and corrosion
✅ Lightweight and cost-effective
✅ Available in various types (e.g., ABS, PVC, PEEK)
✅ Excellent electrical insulation properties
✅ Can be molded into complex shapes
✅ Resistant to chemicals and corrosion
Silicone
✅ Excellent heat resistance and flexibility
✅ Non-toxic and biocompatible
✅ Resistant to UV radiation and ozone
✅ Available at various hardness levels
✅ Excellent electrical insulation properties
✅ Suitable for medical and food-grade applications
✅ Non-toxic and biocompatible
✅ Resistant to UV radiation and ozone
✅ Available at various hardness levels
✅ Excellent electrical insulation properties
✅ Suitable for medical and food-grade applications
We've Got What You Need: Dive into Our Material Classifications
Steel
| GB China | ASTM America | JIS Japan | DIN Germany | Material Properties | Cost Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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40CR |
5140 |
SCr440 |
1.7035 |
Good hardenability, wear resistance, medium strength |
$ |
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45# |
1045 |
S45C |
1.0503 |
Medium carbon steel, good strength and toughness balance |
$ |
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65Mn |
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CK67 |
High carbon steel, high strength, good wear resistance |
$ |
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9CrWMn |
01 |
SKS3 |
1.251 |
Heat-resistant steel, good high-temperature strength |
$$ |
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9Mn2V |
02 |
SKS93 |
1.2842 |
Wear-resistant steel, good toughness |
$$ |
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Cr5Mo1V |
A2 |
SKD12 |
1.2363 |
Hot work tool steel, good high-temperature strength and toughness |
$$ |
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Cr12 |
D3 |
SKD11 |
1.208 |
High chromium tool steel, high wear resistance, good hardenability |
$$ |
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Cr12Mo1V1 |
D2 |
SKD11 |
1.2379 |
Improved version of Cr12, better toughness and wear resistance |
$$ |
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4Cr5MoSiV1 |
H13 |
SKD61 |
1.2344 |
Hot work tool steel, good high-temperature strength and toughness |
$$ |
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3Cr2Mo |
P20 |
SCM |
1.2311 |
Low alloy steel, good hardenability and strength |
$$ |
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3Cr13 |
420 |
SUS420J2 |
1.2083 |
Martensitic stainless steel, good corrosion resistance and strength |
$$ |
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W6Cr5Mo4V2 |
M2 |
SKH51 |
1.3343 |
High-speed steel, excellent wear resistance and red hardness |
$$$ |
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W2Mo9Cr4VCo8 |
M42 |
SKH59 |
1.3247 |
Super high-speed steel, outstanding wear resistance and red hardness |
$$$ |
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ASP23 (ASSAB) ;
VANADIS23 (UDDEHOLM) |
M3 |
HAP10 |
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Powder metallurgy high-speed steel, excellent wear resistance and toughness |
$$$ |
Tungsten Carbide
| Grade | Material Properties | Cost Level |
|---|---|---|
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KG3 |
Very high hardness, good wear resistance, moderate toughness |
$$ |
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KG5 |
High hardness, good wear resistance, improved toughness compared to KG3 |
$$ |
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KG7 |
Balanced hardness and toughness, good wear resistance |
$$ |
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K8 |
Good wear resistance, improved toughness, suitable for impact applications |
$$ |
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H10 |
High toughness, moderate hardness, good for high-impact applications |
$$ |
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ST7 |
High hardness, good wear resistance, moderate toughness |
$$ |
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D30 |
Very high hardness, excellent wear resistance, lower toughness |
$$$ |
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VA80 |
Ultra-fine grain size, high hardness, good wear resistance |
$$$ |
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YL50A |
High hardness, good wear resistance, moderate toughness |
$$ |
Industrial Ceramics
| Type | Material Properties | Cost Level |
|---|---|---|
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Alumina |
High hardness and electrical insulation, wear-resistant |
$$$ |
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Silicon Nitride |
High thermal shock resistance, very hard |
$$$ |
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Zirconia |
High fracture toughness, good wear resistance |
$$$ |
Stainless Steel
| Grade | Material Properties | Cost Level |
|---|---|---|
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SUS201 |
Good corrosion resistance, high strength, non-magnetic, good formability |
$ |
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SUS202 |
Similar to 201, slightly better corrosion resistance |
$ |
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SUS301 |
High strength, good ductility, work-hardens rapidly |
$$ |
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SUS304 |
Excellent corrosion resistance, good formability, non-magnetic |
$$ |
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SUS304L |
Similar to 304, lower carbon content, better weldability |
$$ |
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SUS316 |
Better corrosion resistance than 304, especially against chlorides |
$$$ |
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SUS316L |
Similar to 316, lower carbon content, better weldability |
$$$ |
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SUS321 |
Good high-temperature strength, resistant to intergranular corrosion |
$$$ |
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SUS430 |
Good corrosion resistance, magnetic, lower cost than austenitic grades |
$ |
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SUS410 |
Heat-treatable, magnetic, moderate corrosion resistance |
$ |
Aluminum
| Grade | Material Properties | Cost Level |
|---|---|---|
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6061 |
Good mechanical properties, easily weldable, corrosion-resistant |
$$ |
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7075 |
High strength, less corrosion-resistant, heat-treatable |
$$$ |
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2024 |
High strength, good fatigue resistance |
$$ |
|
5052 |
Good corrosion resistance, strong and formable |
$$ |
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5083 |
Excellent corrosion resistance, good weldability |
$$ |
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6063 |
Good mechanical properties, highly corrosion-resistant |
$$ |
|
2011 |
Excellent machinability, good strength |
$$ |
Copper
| Type | Material Properties | Cost Level |
|---|---|---|
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Beryllium copper |
High strength, excellent electrical and thermal conductivity, non-magnetic, spark resistant |
$$$ |
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Red copper |
Excellent electrical and thermal conductivity, corrosion resistant, ductile |
$$ |
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Brass |
Good corrosion resistance, moderate strength, good machinability, attractive appearance |
$$ |
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Bronze |
High strength, good wear resistance, low friction, corrosion resistant |
$$ |
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Cupronickel |
Excellent corrosion resistance (especially in seawater), good strength, thermal and electrical conductivity |
$$ |
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Chrome copper |
High electrical and thermal conductivity, good strength and hardness, wear resistant |
$$$ |
Titanium
| Material | Material Properties | Cost Level |
|---|---|---|
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CP Ti Grade 1 |
High corrosion resistance, good formability, lowest strength of CP grades |
$$ |
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CP Ti Grade 2 |
Good corrosion resistance, moderate strength, widely used |
$$ |
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CP Ti Grade 3 |
Higher strength than Grade 2, good corrosion resistance |
$$ |
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CP Ti Grade 4 |
Highest strength of CP grades, good corrosion resistance |
$$ |
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Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) |
High strength-to-weight ratio, good corrosion resistance, widely used |
$$$ |
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Ti-3Al-2.5V |
Good strength, excellent formability, used in hydraulic tubing |
$$$ |
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Ti-5Al-2.5Sn (Grade 6) |
Good weldability, creep resistance, used in gas turbine engines |
$$$ |
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Ti-6Al-2Sn-4Zr-2Mo |
High strength at elevated temperatures, used in aerospace |
$$$ |
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Ti-6Al-2Sn-4Zr-6Mo |
Very high strength, good creep resistance, used in aerospace |
$$$$ |
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Ti-10V-2Fe-3Al |
High strength β alloy, good formability, used in landing gear |
$$$$ |
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Ti-15V-3Cr-3Sn-3Al |
High strength β alloy, good formability, used in springs and fasteners |
$$$$ |
Special Alloy Materials
| Material | Material Properties | Cost Level |
|---|---|---|
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Kovar |
Low thermal expansion, good glass sealing properties, magnetic, low electrical resistance, good machinability, corrosion resistant |
$$ |
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Stellite |
High hardness, excellent wear resistance, good corrosion resistance, high temperature strength, good oxidation resistance, non-magnetic (most grades) |
$$$ |
Plastic
| Grade | Material Properties | Cost Level |
|---|---|---|
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ABS |
Strong, rigid, impact resistant, good dimensional stability |
$$ |
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PP |
Lightweight, chemical resistant, good fatigue resistance |
$ |
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LDPE |
Flexible, tough, good chemical resistance, low temperature resistance |
$ |
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PETG |
Clear, impact resistant, good chemical resistance |
$$ |
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PA (Nylon) |
Strong, wear resistant, good fatigue resistance |
$$ |
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PC |
Very high impact strength, transparent, heat resistant |
$$$ |
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PMMA (Acrylic, Plexiglass) |
Transparent, UV resistant, scratch resistant |
$$ |
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POM |
Strong, stiff, low friction, good dimensional stability |
$$ |
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PU (Urethane) |
Flexible, abrasion resistant, impact resistant |
$$ |
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PEEK |
Very high temperature resistance, chemical resistant, strong |
$$$ |
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PF |
Heat resistant, dimensionally stable, good electrical properties |
$$ |
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PTFE (F-4, Teflon) |
Very low friction, excellent chemical resistance, high temperature resistance |
$$$ |
Silicone
| Type | Material Properties | Cost Level |
|---|---|---|
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Standard Silicone |
Good thermal and chemical resistance, versatile |
$$ |
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Medical-Grade Silicone |
Biocompatible, high purity, used in medical applications |
$$$ |
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High-Temperature Silicone |
Outstanding heat resistance, retains properties at high temperatures |
$$$ |
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RTV (Room Temperature Vulcanizing) Silicone |
Cures at room temperature, flexible, used for mold making |
$$ |
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Fluorosilicone |
Excellent resistance to fuels and oils, high durability |
$$$ |
