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# Metal Materials

Explore Metal Materials through the JATERSON Manufacturing Knowledge Base. Discover practical information about metal materials, metal materials types, metal materials properties, metal grades, engineering metals, including materials, manufacturing processes, design considerations, applications, specifications, and production methods. Our knowledge base provides useful insights to help you better understand manufacturing requirements and make informed decisions for your projects.

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## Metal Materials Knowledge
- [Compact S136 Mold Steel Injection Molds: Key Selection & Processing Guide for High-Volume Runs](https://www.jaterson.com/manufacturing/compact-s136-mold-steel-injection-molds-selection-processing-guide.html) — 2026-10-21
- [General-Purpose Steel Components for Power Tools: Material, Specs & Sourcing Guide 2026](https://www.jaterson.com/manufacturing/general-purpose-steel-components-power-tools-material-specs-sourcing-guide-2026.html) — 2026-10-14
- [Construction Hardware Industrial Metal Fittings: Material, Tolerance & Sourcing Guide 2026](https://www.jaterson.com/manufacturing/construction-hardware-industrial-metal-fittings-material-tolerance-sourcing-guide-2026.html) — 2026-10-08
- [PC Metal Tool Parts for Hand Tools: Properties, Selection & Manufacturing Guide](https://www.jaterson.com/manufacturing/pc-metal-tool-parts-hand-tools-properties-selection-manufacturing-guide.html) — 2026-10-02
- [PC Metal Tool Parts for Garden Tools: Key Properties & Manufacturing Insights](https://www.jaterson.com/manufacturing/pc-metal-tool-parts-garden-tools-key-properties-manufacturing-insights.html) — 2026-09-27
- [PA6 Metal Fittings for Building Hardware: Material Selection & Processing Best Practices](https://www.jaterson.com/manufacturing/pa6-metal-fittings-building-hardware-material-selection-processing-best-practices.html) — 2026-09-11
- [S136 Mold Steel Core: Common Failures and Injection Mold Processing Optimization Guide](https://www.jaterson.com/manufacturing/s136-mold-steel-core-failures-processing-optimization-guide.html) — 2026-09-01
- [Plastic vs Metal Tool Housing: A Manufacturing Comparison](https://www.jaterson.com/manufacturing/plastic-vs-metal-tool-housing.html) — 2026-08-31
- [Aluminum Tool Accessories: Material, Process & Sourcing Guide for 2026 Buyers](https://www.jaterson.com/insights/aluminum-tool-accessories-material-process-sourcing-guide-2026-buyers.html) — 2026-08-27
- [Brass Selection Guide: Avoid 7 Common Manufacturing Defects for Hardware Parts](https://www.jaterson.com/insights/brass-selection-guide-avoid-manufacturing-defects-hardware-parts.html) — 2026-08-24
- [Industrial Copper Fittings for Hardware Components: Performance, Cost & Sourcing Guide 2026](https://www.jaterson.com/manufacturing/industrial-copper-fittings-hardware-components-performance-cost-sourcing-guide-2026.html) — 2026-08-23

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