Materials and Components

Materials and Components

1. Metals

   • Ferrous
   • Non-Ferrous
   • Alloys

2. Thermoplastics

   • Acrylic
   • PET
   • Low Density polyethlene (LDPE)
   • High Density polyethylene (HDPE)
   • PP Polypropylene
   • PS Polystyrene
   • ABS
   • PVC

3. Thermosetting plastics

   • Epoxy Resins
   • Urea Formaldehyde
   • Polyester Resin

4. Hardwoods

   • Oak
   • Mahogany
   • Beech

5. Softwoods

   • Pine

6. Composites

   • Glass reinforced plastics
   • Carbon Fibre
   • Medium Density fibreboard
   • Chipboard
   • Laminates
   • Plywood
   • Blockboard

7. Modern Materials and products

   • Thermo-ceramics
   • Tinted glass and photochromic glass
   • Solar panels
   • Liquid Crystal displays
   • Electroluminescent lighting

8. New and Smart Materials

   • Shape Memory Alloys
   • Reactive Glass
   • Photochromic Paint
   • Quantum Tunnelling Composites

9. Components

   • Nuts and Bolts
   • Threads
   • Spacers and washers
   • Screws
   • Rivets
   • Gears
   • Cams and followers
   • Bearings and Followers