--- title: Materials | Andrew Tool description: Discover our wide range of materials for precision manufacturing, including metals, plastic polymers, and composites. --- [Skip to main content](https://www.andrewtool.com/materials#main) [![andrewToolLogo](https://www.andrewtool.com/hs-fs/hubfs/andrewToolLogo.png?width=200&height=87&name=andrewToolLogo.png) ![andrewToolLogo](https://www.andrewtool.com/hs-fs/hubfs/andrewToolLogo.png?width=142&height=62&name=andrewToolLogo.png) ![andrewToolLogo](https://www.andrewtool.com/hs-fs/hubfs/andrewToolLogo.png?width=256&height=112&name=andrewToolLogo.png) ![andrewToolLogo](https://www.andrewtool.com/hs-fs/hubfs/andrewToolLogo.png?width=256&height=112&name=andrewToolLogo.png)](https://www.andrewtool.com?hsLang=en) - Show submenu for Industries Industries - [Aerospace](https://www.andrewtool.com/aerospace) - [Defense](https://www.andrewtool.com/defense) - [Manufacturing](https://www.andrewtool.com/manufacturing) - [Medical](https://www.andrewtool.com/medical) - [Microelectronics](https://www.andrewtool.com/microelectronics) - Show submenu for Capabilites Capabilites - [Tooling & Machining](https://www.andrewtool.com/tooling-machining) - [Concurrent Engineering](https://www.andrewtool.com/concurrent-engineering) - [Inspection](https://www.andrewtool.com/inspection) - [Value-Added Services](https://www.andrewtool.com/assembly-testing-integration) - [Materials](https://www.andrewtool.com/materials) - [Projects](https://www.andrewtool.com/andrew-tool-projects) - Show submenu for About About - [Locations](https://www.andrewtool.com/locations) - [Team](https://www.andrewtool.com/leadership-team) - [Certifications](https://www.andrewtool.com/certifications) - [Capability Statement](https://www.andrewtool.com/capability-statement-andrew-tool) - [History](https://www.andrewtool.com/history) - [Careers](https://www.andrewtool.com/careers) - [Apprenticeships](https://www.andrewtool.com/apprenticeships) Open main navigation Close main navigation - Show submenu for Industries Industries - Industries - [Aerospace](https://www.andrewtool.com/aerospace) - [Defense](https://www.andrewtool.com/defense) - [Manufacturing](https://www.andrewtool.com/manufacturing) - [Medical](https://www.andrewtool.com/medical) - [Microelectronics](https://www.andrewtool.com/microelectronics) - Show submenu for Capabilites Capabilites - Capabilites - [Tooling & Machining](https://www.andrewtool.com/tooling-machining) - [Concurrent Engineering](https://www.andrewtool.com/concurrent-engineering) - [Inspection](https://www.andrewtool.com/inspection) - [Value-Added Services](https://www.andrewtool.com/assembly-testing-integration) - [Materials](https://www.andrewtool.com/materials) - [Projects](https://www.andrewtool.com/andrew-tool-projects) - Show submenu for About About - About - [Locations](https://www.andrewtool.com/locations) - [Team](https://www.andrewtool.com/leadership-team) - [Certifications](https://www.andrewtool.com/certifications) - [Capability Statement](https://www.andrewtool.com/capability-statement-andrew-tool) - [History](https://www.andrewtool.com/history) - [Careers](https://www.andrewtool.com/careers) - [Apprenticeships](https://www.andrewtool.com/apprenticeships) - [Request a Quote](https://www.andrewtool.com/request-quote) [Request a Quote](https://www.andrewtool.com/request-quote?hsLang=en) ![](https://www.andrewtool.com/hubfs/Stock%20Imagery/fly-d-hpqxwTw9i0I-unsplash-1.jpeg) ![](https://www.andrewtool.com/hubfs/Stock%20Imagery/alex-quezada-RlFLtdjoCXI-unsplash%20-%20square.jpeg) # Materials --- We make parts from all categories of material - of all grades and temper - as well as high-performance plastic polymers and other non-metal materials and composites. ## Materials Available ##### We work with the following materials for design, machining, and inspection. #### Metals: --- - Alloy Steels  - Aluminum  - Brass Bronze - Bronze Alloys  - Carbide  - Carbon Steel  - Cast Iron  - Cobalt Copper - Gold Hastelloy - Inconel  - Invar - Iridium Iron  - Kovar - Magnesium  - Molybdenum  - Monel - Nero  - Nickel Niobium  - Palladium - Pelini Platinum  - Silver - Stainless Steel  - Steel - Stellite (hard facing)  - Tantalum - Tin Titanium  - Tungsten Zinc  - Zirconium - Udimet 720 #### Plastic Polymers: --- - Acetal Acrylic - Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)  - Fiberglass Reinforced Plastics (FRP)  - Nylon - PEEK - Phenolic Polyamide-Imie  - Polycarbonate - Polyetheretherketone (PEEK)  - Polyetherimide - Polyethylene (PE)  - Polyphenylene Sulfide  - Polypropylene (PP)  - Polystyrene - Polysulphone - Polytetrafluorethylene (PTFE)  - Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)  - Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) #### Porous Materials for Vacuum Chucks: --- - Ceramic - Composite Materials  - Composites - Ferrite  - Fiberglass  - Graphite  - Polyester  - Rubber  - Wood ##### Not sure which material(s) are right for your project? We offer material selection assistance as a part of our design and engineering services.  [Let us help you out](https://www.andrewtool.com/request-quote?hsLang=en) ## Capabilities --- ### Tooling & Machining **Precision and performance in tooling, machining, and production.** Our expert team can create almost any part - big or small - to your exacting standards. By paying attention to every detail, from fixturing to machine kinematics, we achieve tolerances as close as .000040” (~1 micron). In-house milling, turning, EDM, and grinding processes make Andrew Tool a one-stop shop for precision manufacturing. No matter the scope of your project, the result is the same: exceptional form and function. 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[Learn More](https://www.andrewtool.com/concurrent-engineering?hsLang=en) ### Inspection **Robust inspection services.** Serving as an extension of your engineering and quality control departments, the Andrew Tool quality team ensures contract compliance. We utilize a wide variety of equipment and metrology instrumentation to control and document our manufacturing processes. 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