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FDM PAHT-CF vs. Plastic Polypropylene
Compare FDM PAHT-CF vs. Plastic Polypropylene strength, stiffness, weight and thermal properties.
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| Mechanical | ||
| Yield strength | not given (tensile used) | 33MPasourcetypical, tensile stress at yield ISO 527 |
| Ultimate tensile strength | 92MPasourcetypical | not sourced |
| Flexural strength | 125MPasourcetypical | not sourced |
| Elongation at break | 8.4%sourcetypical | not sourced |
| Young's modulus (stiffness) | 3.86GPasourcetypical | 1.45GPasourcetypical, tensile modulus ISO 527 |
| Density | 1,060kg/m³sourcetypical | 900kg/m³sourcetypical, 23 °C ISO 1183-1 |
| Strength to weight | 86.8kN·m/kg2.37x higher | 36.7kN·m/kg |
| Stiffness to weight | 3.64MN·m/kg2.26x higher | 1.61MN·m/kg |
| Poisson's ratio | not sourced | 0.42sourcebase material: polypropylene homopolymer family (INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA, Typical Engineering Properties of Polypropylene) |
| Shear modulus | not sourced | 0.511GPa |
| Bulk modulus | not sourced | 3.02GPa |
| Speed of sound | 1,908m/s | 1,269m/s |
| Thermal | ||
| Thermal conductivity | not sourced | 0.17–0.22W/m·Ksourcebase material: polypropylene homopolymer family (INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA, Typical Engineering Properties of Polypropylene) |
| Thermal expansion | not sourced | 80–100µm/m·Ksourcebase material: polypropylene homopolymer family (INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA, Typical Engineering Properties of Polypropylene) |
| 100 mm part over a 50 °C swing | not sourced | 450µm growth |
| Specific heat | not sourced | not sourced |
| Heats up and cools (diffusivity) | not sourced | not sourced |
| Thermal shock resistance | not sourced | 28.6W/m |
| Melting point | 225°Csourcetypical | not sourced |
| Glass transition | 70°Csourcetypical | not sourced |
| Max service temperature | 170°CsourceHDT 1.8 MPa | 90°CsourceHDT 0.45 MPa (ISO 75B), unannealed |
| 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. | LyondellBasell Moplen HP501H polypropylene homopolymer (general purpose), typical ISO values |
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 is 3D printed: its properties depend on build direction and print settings; these are typical values.
Questions
Is FDM PAHT-CF stronger than Plastic Polypropylene?
FDM PAHT-CF is stronger: its tensile strength is 92 MPa against yield strength 33 MPa for Plastic Polypropylene (2.79x).
Which is lighter, FDM PAHT-CF or Plastic Polypropylene?
Plastic Polypropylene is lighter: 900 kg/m³ against 1,060 kg/m³ for FDM PAHT-CF.
Which is stiffer, FDM PAHT-CF or Plastic Polypropylene?
FDM PAHT-CF is stiffer: Young's modulus 3.86 GPa against 1.45 GPa for Plastic Polypropylene, 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 Polypropylene?
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 Polypropylene |
|---|---|---|
| Stiff rod or tie (tension) | lighter | 2.26x heavier |
| Stiff beam (bending) | lighter | 39% heavier |
| Stiff panel or plate | lighter | 18% heavier |
| Strong rod or tie | lighter | 2.37x heavier |
| Strong beam | lighter | 1.68x heavier |
| Strong panel or plate | lighter | 42% 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).