| Metals | Aluminum | Lightweight, moderate strength, and good thermal conductivity | Aerospace, automotive, electronic devices | 
|  | Stainless Steel | Corrosion-resistant, high strength, and high temperature resistance | Automobile parts, medical devices, industrial parts | 
|  | Brass | Good conductivity, corrosion resistance, and easy to process | Musical instruments, electrical connectors, decorations | 
|  | Steel | High strength, suitable for multiple types, and can be passivated processing | Structural parts, industrial equipment, automobile parts | 
|  | Titanium | High strength, lightweight, high temperature resistance, and good biocompatibility | Aerospace, medical implants, automotive parts | 
| Plastics | Polypropylene | Light weight, rigidity, chemical corrosion resistance | Packaging, parts, household items | 
|  | Polyethylene | Chemical corrosion resistance, wear resistance, low temperature resistance | Container, pipeline, cable insulation | 
|  | PVC | Corrosion resistance, good electrical insulation, and high machinability | Pipelines, wire casing, decorative materials | 
|  | PS | Light weight, moderate hardness, and good insulation | Packaging, household supplies, model making | 
|  | PETG | Impact resistance, transparency, and easy to process | Parts, containers, electronic enclosures | 
| Composite materials | Carbon Fiber Composite | High strength, light weight, and corrosion resistance | Aerospace, sports equipment, automotive components | 
|  | Glass Fiber Composite | Good strength and stiffness, and wear resistance | Aerospace, ships, automotive parts | 
|  | Polymer Composite | High strength, light weight, and wear resistance | Aerospace, automobiles, sports equipment |