A database is an efficient way of locating frequently used or modified material data.
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Searching databases
The Search button enables you to search the various databases for specific materials or materials with specific properties.
Searching for a material
The Material Search dialog enables you to search for material, use customized search fields, select the sequence in which the results appear, and search the database by using terms and filters.
Saving material search criteria
Previously defined search criteria saves time because it enables you to save and reuse search fields, the sequence in which results appear, and search terms or filters.
Checking the temperature limits for a particular material
The processing temperatures of a part must fall within the temperature range of the material being used. Before adjusting processing temperatures, the material temperature requirements should be checked.