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Material Compatibility Guide

v3.2.1 PDF • 2.4 MB Updated: Oct 15, 2025 ISO 9001 / AS9100 Aligned

Guide Overview

This comprehensive guide details material compatibility across CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, die casting, and injection molding processes. It includes thermal expansion coefficients, galvanic series rankings, corrosion resistance ratings, and recommended surface treatments for aerospace, automotive, and medical applications.

Covered Materials: Aluminum 6061/7075, Titanium Ti-6Al-4V, Stainless 316L/17-4PH, Inconel 718, PEEK, ULTEM, and custom alloy blends.

Compatibility Matrix Preview

Base Material	Process	Recommended Coating	Thermal Limit (°C)	Compatibility
Al 6061-T6	CNC / Extrusion	Anodize Type III	200	Excellent
Al 7075-T6	CNC / Forging	Alodine / Cerakote	175	Excellent
Ti-6Al-4V	5-Axis CNC	Passivation / PTFE	316	Excellent
SS 316L	Laser Cut / Weld	Electropolish / PVD	870	Excellent
Inconel 718	Milling / Turning	Black Oxide / HVOF	700	Moderate
PEEK	Injection / CNC	None / Plasma Treat	260	Moderate
Steel 1018	Sheet Metal	Zinc / Powder Coat	400	Excellent
Magnesium AZ31B	Die Cast	Chromate / Anodize	300	Caution
ULTEM 1010	3D Print / Mold	None / Silane	210	Moderate
Copper C110	Machining / Draw	Tin / Nickel Plate	1085	Excellent

* Full compatibility data, stress corrosion cracking charts, and fastener torque specs available in the complete PDF.

File Information

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Version History

v3.2
Added Inconel 718 thermal data
Oct 15, 2025
v3.1
Updated PEEK compatibility matrix
Aug 22, 2025
v3.0
Full redesign, AS9100 alignment
May 10, 2025
v2.8
Galvanic series corrections
Jan 18, 2025

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