Many types of other material are available for small parts with reference to their applications, performance characteristics, cost and manufacturing processes.

Common types of materials used to make small parts are:Common types of materials used to make small parts are:

1. Plastics:
Thermoplastics: For instance, polypropylene, polyethylene, polycarbonate, polyamide, polyoxymethylene, ABS etc used in electronics and automobile segments er and consumer-products industries among others.
Thermoset plastics: Like phenolic resins, epoxy resins and so on which is used at higher temperature conditions and mechanical strength.

2. Metals and alloys:
Light metals: For instance, the aluminum and magnesium alloys which are usually used for making small parts which need to be lightweight and bit strong and for uses in aerospace and electronic equipment.
Stainless steel: For accurate tiny parts that needs resistance to corrosion, strength and possessing good mechanical properties such as operating equipments in hospitals and in food industry.
Copper alloys: Examples include; brass, bronze, for use in applications that need good electrical conductivity, wear as well as processability like in the production of electronic connectors, precise mechanical parts.
Steel: For example tool steel, stainless steel for use that needs high hardness and are resistant to wear like molds, cutting tools among others.

3. Ceramic materials:
Normally used for the purposes in which the use of very high hardness, very high melting point, very high insulating, corrosion resistant metals are desired like in use in the manufacturing of electronic uses, small components in high temperature.

4. Composite materials:
Polymer matrix material reinforced with other material having different characteristics like Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP), Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic (GFRP) which is applicable for small parts like sporting goods, aerospace, aircraft, bicycles etc.

5. Rubber and elastomers:
Appropriate in elasticity, sealing and vibration applications for instance in seals and gaskets, shock absorbers, and the like.

6. Engineering plastics: