| DEI Document | Jul. 25, 2019 | Jun. 28, 2019 |
| Document Information [Line Items] | ||
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001104657 | |
| Document Type | 8-K | |
| Document Period End Date | Jul. 25, 2019 | |
| Entity Registrant Name | MATERION CORPORATION | |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | OH | |
| Amendment Flag | false | |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false | |
| Entity File Number | 001-15885 | |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 34-1919973 | |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 6070 Parkland Blvd. | |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Mayfield Hts. | |
| Entity Address, State or Province | OH | |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 44124 | |
| City Area Code | 216 | |
| Local Phone Number | 486-4200 | |
| Written Communications | false | |
| Soliciting Material | false | |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false | |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, no par value | |
| Trading Symbol | MTRN | |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
