select
navigate
switch tabs
Esc close

Articles: Materials

Explore a collection of articles written by Xometry’s engineers and professionals, providing valuable insights and expertise.

  • CNC Machining (4) cross-icon
  • 3D Printing (11) cross-icon
  • Sheet Metal (1) cross-icon
  • Injection Molding (4) cross-icon
  • Die Casting (1) cross-icon
  • Urethane Casting (1) cross-icon
  • Design (1) cross-icon
  • Post-Processing (1) cross-icon
  • Clear all tags
  • CNC Machining (4) cross-icon
  • 3D Printing (11) cross-icon
  • Sheet Metal (1) cross-icon
  • Injection Molding (4) cross-icon
  • Die Casting (1) cross-icon
  • Urethane Casting (1) cross-icon
  • Design (1) cross-icon
  • Post-Processing (1) cross-icon
  • Clear all tags

Basic Materials Articles

Latest Materials Articles

clock
7 min
high performance plastic parts for injection molding

How to Choose and Design for High-Performance Plastics in Injection Molding

clock
3 min
Steel CNC-machined parts

CNC Machining Materials: 6 Expert Tips for Making the Right Choice

clock
5 min
Screenshot from a Xometry video experiment for UV resistance of 3D printing parts

UV Resistance of Plastics: Best Materials for 3D Printing, CNC Machining, and Injection Molding

clock
< 1 min

Infographic: Injection Molding Material Selection Guide

clock
6 min
Hand bending a flexible 3D-printed plastic part to demonstrate material flexibility

Shore Hardness for Plastics and Rubbers: Shore A and Shore D

clock
9 min
Hardness tester machine with monitor display

Hardness Testing of Metals: Rockwell, Brinell, Vickers, Knoop, and Leeb Tests

Show more