Alloy steel contains trace amounts of one or more alloying elements (other than carbon), such as manganese, silicon, nickel, titanium, copper, chromium, and aluminum. Alloying provides it with unique qualities not present in standard carbon steel. Due to its low cost, wide availability, ease of processing, and superior mechanical rates, alloy steel is ideal for industrial applications. In general, alloy steels are more malleable to heat and mechanical treatment than carbon steels.

HENSEN offers a complete Alloy Steel CNC machining service and can produce custom Alloy Steel parts in various shapes and grades, including 4130, 4140, 4340, and more.

Mild steel is a type of carbon steel with a low amount of carbon. It is also known as “low carbon steel.” Low carbon means it has very little carbon and other alloying elements to block dislocations in its crystal structure, resulting in less tensile strength than high carbon and alloy steels. Mild steel has good weldability and machinability, making it a popular choice for consumer products.

HENSEN offers a complete Mild Steel CNC machining service and can produce custom Mild Steel parts in a variety of shapes and grades, including Hot and Cold Rolled, Commercial Quality, Galvanized, 1018, 1020, 1026, 1020/1026, CR 1045, HR 1045, 12L14, CR 1215 and more.

Tool steel is a type of carbon alloy steel. It is frequently used to create, modify, or repair hand tools and machine dies. Tool steel is notable for its hardness, abrasion, and deformation resistance. Because steel can retain a cutting edge at extremely high temperatures, it is frequently used to shape other materials via cutting, pressing, coining, or extruding. Because of their abrasion resistance, they are commonly used in the production of injection molds. Tool steel is widely used in dies (stamping or extrusion), cutting, mold production, and impact applications such as hammers (personal or industrial).

HENSEN offers a complete Tool Steel CNC machining service and can produce custom Tool Steel parts in various shapes and grades, including A2, D2 and O1, and more.

Stainless steel is a steel alloy that is more corrosion resistant than carbon/alloy steel. Stainless steel is an iron alloy that contains at least 10.5 percent chromium. The presence of chromium results in forming a thin chromium oxide film on the surface of the steel, known as a passivation layer. This layer prevents corrosion on the steel surface; the higher the Chromium concentration in the steel, the more excellent the corrosion resistance. Stainless steel is an ideal material for food handling/processing, medical instruments, hardware, appliances, and structural/architectural products.

HENSEN offers a complete Stainless Steel CNC machining service and can produce custom Stainless Steel parts in various shapes and grades, including 17-4, 303, 304, 316, 416, 440C, and more.

Copper alloys are one of the most versatile metals, and they have beneficial properties like corrosion resistance, high thermal conductivity, and very high electrical conductivity. Copper alloys are excellent for different industries such as electrical, construction, transport, and consumer goods. The final product made from copper includes architectural parts, coinage, condenser/heat exchangers, plumbing, radiator cores, musical instruments, locks, fasteners, hinges, ammunition components, and electrical connectors.

HENSEN offers a complete Copper CNC machining service and can produce custom Copper parts in a variety of shapes and grades, including Copper C110 and C101.

Brass is a mixture of copper and zinc. Small amounts of zinc elements are frequently added to improve specific properties. Depending on the part of zinc added to the alloy, the color of brass can range from red to yellow. Alloying can increase strength, hardness, electrical and thermal conductivity, corrosion resistance, and color. Brass is also germicidal, which means it can kill microorganisms when they contact it.

Brass is used in various applications and products, including decorative items, architectural parts, condenser/heat exchangers, plumbing, radiator cores, musical instruments, locks, fasteners, hinges, ammunition components, and electrical connectors.

HENSEN offers a complete Brass CNC machining service and can produce custom Brass parts in various shapes and grades, including Brass C260 and C360.

Aluminum is a silver-colored, low-density metal used in a wide range of commercial applications. Under most conditions, unalloyed aluminum is ductile, has moderate strength, and is highly corrosion-resistant. Appropriate alloying elements (Cu, Mg, Mn, Si, etc.) and subsequent heat/work treatments can significantly strengthen aluminum. Because of its low density and corrosion resistance is widely used in aerospace, transportation, architectural, food, and chemical handling (cookware, pressure vessels, etc.) industries.

HENSEN offers a complete Aluminum CNC machining service and can produce custom Aluminum parts in a variety of shapes and grades, including 1100, 2011, 2024, 3003, 4017, 5052, 6061, 6063, and 7075.

Titanium alloys are alloys composed of titanium and other chemical elements. Titanium alloys are light in weight, have incredibly high tensile strength and toughness, are extremely corrosion resistant, and withstand extreme temperatures.

Titanium alloys are widely used in military applications, aircraft, spacecraft, bicycles, medical devices, jewelry, high-stress components such as connecting rods on high-end sports cars, and some premium sports equipment and consumer electronics.

HENSEN offers a complete Titanium CNC machining service and can produce custom Titanium parts in various shapes and grades, including Titanium Grade 1, Titanium Grade 2, and Titanium Grade 5.

There are many other metal and alloy materials for different applications. Whether it’s on our material list or not, we could source them from a certified supplier for your project.

ABS is a plastic material with three main ingredients: acrylonitrile, butadiene, and styrene. Each of these monomers imparts specific properties, making ABS terpolymer with robust features. ABS has good strength, toughness, and resistance to impact and temperature. It is easily molded and gives a high-quality glossy surface finish. This plastic polymer does not have a specific melting point.

HENSEN offers a complete ABS machining service and can produce custom ABS parts in various shapes and grades.

Nylon plastic (PA) is a synthetic thermoplastic polymer commonly used in injection molding applications. It’s a versatile, durable, flexible material often used as a more affordable alternative to silk, rubber, and latex.

Polycarbonate(PC) is a thermoplastic polymer containing carbonate groups in their chemical structures. Polycarbonate has good stiffness and thermal resistance due to its molecular structure and reasonably high viscosity. Polycarbonates can be molded and thermoformed with great ease, making them a popular choice for a wide range of products.

HENSEN offers a complete polycarbonate machining service and can produce custom polycarbonate parts in a variety of shapes and grades.

Polyethylene (PE) is generally divided into multiple groups based on density. These include low-density polyethylene (or LDPE), medium density polyethylene (MDPE), high-density polyethylene (HDPE), and ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE or UHMW). The higher the density, the higher the tensile and flexural strength, chemical and abrasion resistance, and surface hardness.

HENSEN offers a complete Polyethylene machining service and can produce custom Polyethylene parts in a variety of shapes and grades.

PET(Polyethylene Terephthalate) or polyester is a semi-crystalline resin with a good balance of strength, stiffness, toughness, a natural high gloss finish, excellent chemical resistance, and good dielectric properties. PET is approved as safe for contact with foods and beverages worldwide; PET is sustainable, completely recyclable, and they are the most recycled plastic. PET is commonly used in Plastic components in electrical products, Electrical encapsulation or insulation, Electrical insulation polymers, Connectors for electrical, Packaging or containers for consumables and food, and Appliances.

HENSEN offers a complete PET injection molding service and can produce custom PET parts in various shapes and grades.

Acrylic(PMMA) is a glass-like plastic, their excellent weatherability, good resistance to fading caused by UV and fluorescent lighting, and high resistance to scratching, durability, and natural transparency mak it a good material choice for food storage containers, refrigerator drawers,automotive and consumer products. Acrylics are also well-suited to overmolding and other specialized injection molding processes.

HENSEN offers a complete Acrylic injection molding service and can produce custom Acrylic parts in various shapes and grades.

Polyoxymethylene (POM), also known as Delrin® or Acetal, is a thermoplastic engineered material used to make parts that require increased stiffness, low friction versatility, and more excellent dimensional stability. POM has high tensile strength, wear resistance, creep and warp resistance, and overall toughness and durability. POM is widely used in manufacturing gears, bearings, conveyor parts, automotive parts, sporting equipment, electrical components, sliding and guiding parts, and so on.

HENSEN offer a complete POM/Delrin®/Acetal injection molding service and can produce custom POM parts in various shapes and grades. HENSEN will work with you to produce injection molded Delrin® parts that meet the exact specifications of your project.

Polypropylene (PP) is a polyolefin or saturated polymer, like polyethylene (PE) and polybutene (PB). PP is one of the most versatile polymers with good chemical resistance, fatigue resistance, better temperature resistance, and lower density than HDPE.

PP is widely made for buckets, bowls, crates, toys, medical components, washing machine drums, battery cases, and bottle caps. PP can be elastomer modified for bumpers and talc-filled for added stiffness at high temperatures.

HENSEN has been producing injection-molded polypropylene parts for over 10 years. Our team has extensive experience and expertise in delivering molded PP parts in even the most complex shapes. We can help you decide which of these plastic materials is best suited to your specific application.

Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), also known as Teflon®, is a synthetic tetrafluoroethylene with numerous applications. PTFE has high thermal stability, good chemical resistance, and high-temperature resistance.

PTFE products also have excellent sliding properties, electrical resistance, and a nonstick surface. PTFE can be reinforced with glass fiber, carbon, or bronze additives to improve mechanical properties. Due to its structure, PTFE is frequently formed into semi-finished products using compression molding and then machined with cutting/machining tools.

PEEK is a family of high-performance thermoplastics. The name PEEK is derived from the words polyether ether ketone.

PEEK is a engineering plastic used for a wide range of applications where it needs to be strong and tough. It has good chemical resistance and can withstand high temperatures up to 260°C.

PEEK has excellent mechanical properties, making it suitable for applications such as medical implants, automotive components, and even aeronautical parts. PEEK is also used in electronic components such as connectors and insulators.

Like High-Performance Plastics, Engineering Plastics, Industrial Plastics, Biocompatible Materials, Food Safe Plastics, and Other Modified Thermoplastics. There are many other plastic or resin materials for different applications. Whether it’s on our material list or not, we could source them from a certified supplier for your project.