Choose Material

The first step to transform your 2D profile into real part.

Start with Material

Once your drawing is imported or model chosen, the first step is material selection. This choice determines compatibility and manufacturing cost.

Filter by Category

Display only material families that interest you (steel, aluminum, technical plastics, etc.). Filters keep interface clear, even with rich library.

Availability Adapted to Your Geometry

List only shows materials compatible with your drawing. If your part exceeds min/max dimensions, has holes too close or bridges too thin, these materials are automatically hidden.

Understand Each Material

Need details on an alloy? Consult our specific pages for mechanical properties, compatible finishes and usage recommendations.

Instant Pricing by Thickness

Click on thickness to see price update instantly. Compare budget impact between several materials in few clicks.

Realistic Material Visualization

Physical rendering reproduces chosen material's appearance. Ideal to validate final aesthetics before production.

Up-to-Date Options

Rename part, toggle between metric and imperial units (depending on material) and keep parameters consistent during fine-tuning.

Save or Order

After selection, save part to vault or add to cart. Check volume discounts to anticipate your quantities.

Ready for Operations

Move to next step to add bend lines, configure drilling, engraving or finishes. Chosen material stays linked to your part for rest of process.

Material step visual