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FDM PAHT-CF vs. Plastic PLA
Compare FDM PAHT-CF vs. Plastic PLA strength, stiffness, weight and thermal properties.
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| Mechanical | ||
| Yield strength | not given (tensile used) | 52.5MPasourcetypical |
| Ultimate tensile strength | 92MPasourcetypical | 52.5MPasourcetypical, peak stress (= stress at yield) |
| Flexural strength | 125MPasourcetypical29% stronger in bending | 96.8MPasourcetypical |
| Elongation at break | 8.4%sourcetypical | 7.8%sourcetypical |
| Young's modulus (stiffness) | 3.86GPasourcetypical19% stiffer | 3.25GPasourcetypical |
| Density | 1,060kg/m³sourcetypical17% lighter | 1,240kg/m³sourcetypical |
| Strength to weight | 86.8kN·m/kg2.05x higher | 42.3kN·m/kg |
| Stiffness to weight | 3.64MN·m/kg39% higher | 2.62MN·m/kg |
| Poisson's ratio | not sourced | not sourced |
| Shear modulus | not sourced | not sourced |
| Bulk modulus | not sourced | not sourced |
| Speed of sound | 1,908m/s | 1,619m/s |
| Thermal | ||
| Thermal conductivity | not sourced | 0.13W/m·Ksourcebase material: NatureWorks Ingeo biopolymer, amorphous sheet, 25 °C |
| Thermal expansion | not sourced | not sourced |
| 100 mm part over a 50 °C swing | not sourced | not sourced |
| Specific heat | not sourced | 1,200J/kg·Ksourcebase material: NatureWorks Ingeo biopolymer, amorphous sheet, 25 °C |
| Heats up and cools (diffusivity) | not sourced | 0.0874mm²/s |
| Thermal shock resistance | not sourced | not sourced |
| Melting point | 225°Csourcetypical | 152°Csourcetypical |
| Glass transition | 70°Csourcetypical | 59.1°Csourcetypical |
| Max service temperature | 170°CsourceHDT 1.8 MPa | 58.8°CsourceHDT 0.455 MPa (printed specimens) |
| Values for | Bambu Lab PAHT-CF, TDS V3.0, printed specimens X-Y, dry state; nozzle 290 °C, bed 100 °C, 100 mm/s, 100% infill; annealed and dried 80 °C for 12 h before testing. | Ultimaker PLA, 3D-printed specimens, XY (flat) orientation; Ultimaker S5 Pro, engineering intent profile, 0.15 mm layer height, AA 0.4 print core, 100% infill, Cura 4.9, printed one-at-a-time, conditioned >=24 h at room temperature. TDS dated April 20, 2022. |
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 PAHT-CF and Plastic PLA are 3D printed: their properties depend on build direction and print settings; these are typical values.
Questions
Is FDM PAHT-CF stronger than Plastic PLA?
FDM PAHT-CF is stronger: its tensile strength is 92 MPa against yield strength 52.5 MPa for Plastic PLA (1.75x).
Which is lighter, FDM PAHT-CF or Plastic PLA?
FDM PAHT-CF is lighter: 1,060 kg/m³ against 1,240 kg/m³ for Plastic PLA.
Which is stiffer, FDM PAHT-CF or Plastic PLA?
FDM PAHT-CF is stiffer: Young's modulus 3.86 GPa against 3.25 GPa for Plastic PLA, so the same part in FDM PAHT-CF deflects less under the same load.
Which is lighter for the same job, FDM PAHT-CF or Plastic PLA?
For the same stiffness or strength: FDM PAHT-CF 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 PAHT-CF | Plastic PLA |
|---|---|---|
| Stiff rod or tie (tension) | lighter | 39% heavier |
| Stiff beam (bending) | lighter | 27% heavier |
| Stiff panel or plate | lighter | 24% heavier |
| Strong rod or tie | lighter | 2.05x heavier |
| Strong beam | lighter | 1.7x heavier |
| Strong panel or plate | lighter | 1.55x heavier |
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).