| Aluminum | Lightweight, high corrosion resistance, good conductivity, easy to
machine | Automotive parts, aerospace components, electronics housings,
consumer product casings, machinery parts |
| Stainless Steel | High strength, corrosion-resistant, stable at high and low
temperatures, smooth surface | Medical instruments, food processing equipment, automotive parts,
hardware, chemical equipment |
| Brass | Excellent machinability, wear-resistant, corrosion-resistant, good
conductivity and heat dissipation | Valves, fittings, electrical connectors, instrumentation
components, pump parts, bearings |
| Bronze | Corrosion-resistant, strong wear resistance, anti-friction, good
conductivity | Marine parts, bearings, pumps and valves, gears, mechanical guides,
fittings |
| Carbon Steel | High strength, low cost, good machinability, can be heat-treated to
enhance hardness | Automotive parts, construction components, machinery parts, shafts,
bolts, and nuts |
| Alloy Steel | High strength, good wear resistance, excellent heat resistance, can
be heat-treated for improved hardness and toughness | Industrial equipment, molds, gears, automotive parts, aircraft
components |
| Titanium | High strength-to-weight ratio, excellent corrosion resistance,
biocompatible, heat-resistant | Aerospace components, medical implants, marine equipment, racing
parts, sporting goods |
| Copper | Excellent electrical and thermal conductivity, corrosion-resistant,
good ductility, wear-resistant | Electrical components, heat exchangers, pipe fittings, valve parts,
wires, terminals |
| Tool Steel | Extremely hard, wear-resistant, heat-resistant, resistant to
deformation, suitable for cutting tools and molds | Cutting tools, molds, stamping dies, bearings, gears, blade
components |
