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FDM HIPS vs. Magnesium AZ31B-H24
Compare FDM HIPS vs. Magnesium AZ31B-H24 strength, stiffness, weight and thermal properties.
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| Yield strength | not given (tensile used) | 220MPasourcetypical, H24, 0.5-6 mm, 0.2 % proof stress |
| Ultimate tensile strength | 18.4MPasourcetypical | 290MPasourcetypical, H24, 0.5-6 mm |
| Flexural strength | 31.8MPasourcetypical | not sourced |
| Elongation at break | 1.4%sourcetypical | 13%sourcetypical, H24, 0.5-6 mm, gauge 5.65√A |
| Young's modulus (stiffness) | 1.59GPasourcetypical | 44.8GPasourcetypical (handbook physical constant) |
| Density | 1,023kg/m³sourcetypical | 1,769kg/m³sourcenominal |
| Strength to weight | 18kN·m/kg | 124kN·m/kg6.91x higher |
| Stiffness to weight | 1.55MN·m/kg | 25.3MN·m/kg16.3x higher |
| Poisson's ratio | not sourced | 0.35sourcetypical (handbook physical constant) |
| Shear modulus | not sourced | 16.6GPa |
| Bulk modulus | not sourced | 49.8GPa |
| Speed of sound | 1,246m/s | 5,032m/s |
| Thermal | ||
| Thermal conductivity | 0.17W/m·Ksourcebase material: INEOS Styrolution PS 486N injection-molding HIPS, typical | 76.9W/m·Ksourcetypical (temper/temperature not stated) |
| Thermal expansion | 80µm/m·Ksourcebase material: INEOS Styrolution PS 486N injection-molding HIPS, typical | 26.8µm/m·Ksourcetypical (temperature range not stated) |
| 100 mm part over a 50 °C swing | 400µm growth | 134µm growth2.99x less |
| Specific heat | not sourced | 1,040J/kg·Ksourcetypical |
| Heats up and cools (diffusivity) | not sourced | 41.8mm²/s |
| Thermal shock resistance | not sourced | 9,159W/m |
| Glass transition | 99°Csourcetypical | not sourced |
| Max service temperature | 86°CsourceHDT 1.8 MPa | 149°Csourcestated application limit |
| Values for | BASF Forward AM (BASF 3D Printing Solutions) Ultrafuse HiPS, TDS v2.2 (13.11.2019), printed specimens, XY 'Flat'. Specimen print settings are not stated; recommended processing on the sheet: nozzle 240-260 °C, bed 100-120 °C, 40-80 mm/s. Product is discontinued (Forward AM product page) but the TDS is still served by Forward AM. | AZ31B-H24 sheet 0.016-0.062 in., MIL-HDBK-5J Table 4.2.1.0(b) (AMS 4377); strengths are S-basis MINIMUMS |
Every value links to the document that states it. "Not sourced" means no citable source states it (or only a specification minimum); figures computed from it are left out too.
FDM HIPS is 3D printed: its properties depend on build direction and print settings; these are typical values.
Questions
Is FDM HIPS stronger than Magnesium AZ31B-H24?
Magnesium AZ31B-H24 is stronger: its yield strength is 220 MPa against tensile strength 18.4 MPa for FDM HIPS (12x).
Which is lighter, FDM HIPS or Magnesium AZ31B-H24?
FDM HIPS is lighter: 1,023 kg/m³ against 1,769 kg/m³ for Magnesium AZ31B-H24.
Which is stiffer, FDM HIPS or Magnesium AZ31B-H24?
Magnesium AZ31B-H24 is stiffer: Young's modulus 44.8 GPa against 1.59 GPa for FDM HIPS, so the same part in Magnesium AZ31B-H24 deflects less under the same load.
Which is lighter for the same job, FDM HIPS or Magnesium AZ31B-H24?
For the same stiffness or strength: Magnesium AZ31B-H24 is lighter for a stiff rod or tie (tension), stiff beam (bending), stiff panel or plate, strong rod or tie, strong beam, strong panel or plate.
| Part that must be | FDM HIPS | Magnesium AZ31B-H24 |
|---|---|---|
| Stiff rod or tie (tension) | 16.3x heavier | lighter |
| Stiff beam (bending) | 3.07x heavier | lighter |
| Stiff panel or plate | 1.76x heavier | lighter |
| Strong rod or tie | 6.91x heavier | lighter |
| Strong beam | 3.02x heavier | lighter |
| Strong panel or plate | 2x heavier | lighter |
For the same stiffness or strength, mass scales with density over stiffness (or strength) raised to a power set by how the part is loaded: 1 for a rod in tension, 1/2 for a beam in bending, 1/3 for a panel (the standard material-selection indices).
Which conducts heat better, FDM HIPS or Magnesium AZ31B-H24?
Magnesium AZ31B-H24 conducts heat better: 76.9 W/m·K against 0.17 W/m·K for FDM HIPS.
Which expands less with temperature?
Magnesium AZ31B-H24 expands less: 26.8 µm/m·K against 80 µm/m·K for FDM HIPS.