Plastics/synthetic materials

Thermoplastics

Acrylic (PMMA)

High performance plastic

Thermosets

Glass fibre-reinforced plastic

Carbon fibre-reinforced plastic

Particle reinforced composite materials

Wood-Plastic-Composites (WPC)

Natural Fibre Composites (NFC)

Light metals

Aluminium and aluminium alloys

Magnesium and magnesium alloys

Titanium and titanium alloys

Heavy metals

Copper-zinc alloys (brass)

Copper and copper alloys

Steel

Structural steel

Free-cutting/mild steel