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Digital ABS vs Agilus and 2 more: properties

Digital ABSAgilusVeroBlackPlusVeroBlue

Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Elastic (Young's) Modulus

2.8 GPa0.41 Msi
0 GPa2.18×10⁻⁴ Msi
2.5 GPa0.36 Msi
2.5 GPa0.36 Msi

Poisson's Ratio

0.38
0.48
0.35
0.38

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

57 MPa8.3 ksi
3 MPa0.41 ksi
55 MPa8 ksi
55 MPa8 ksi

Elongation at Break

30%
245%
17%
17%

Flexural Strength

70 MPa10.2 ksi
90 MPa13.1 ksi
85 MPa12.3 ksi

Flexural Modulus

2 GPa0.29 Msi
2.6 GPa0.38 Msi
2.5 GPa0.36 Msi

Izod Impact, Notched

72 J/m1.3 ft·lbf/in
25 J/m0.47 ft·lbf/in
24 J/m0.45 ft·lbf/in

Hardness, Shore D

86 Shore D
84 Shore D
84 Shore D

Hardness, Rockwell M

68 HRM
80 HRM
74 HRM

Hardness, Shore A

32 Shore A

Tear Strength

5 kN/m30.8 lbf/in

Compression Set (22 h, 70 °C)

7%

Yield Strength (0.2% offset)

50 MPa7.3 ksi
48 MPa7 ksi

Compressive Strength

80 MPa11.6 ksi
80 MPa11.6 ksi

Shear Strength

38 MPa5.5 ksi
35 MPa5.1 ksi

Fracture Toughness (K_IC)

1.4 MPa·√m1.3 ksi·√in
1.4 MPa·√m1.3 ksi·√in

Hardness, Rockwell R

115 HRR
110 HRR

Physical

Density and transition temperatures.

Density

1.18 g/cm³0.04 lb/in³
1.15 g/cm³0.04 lb/in³
1.18 g/cm³0.04 lb/in³
1.18 g/cm³0.04 lb/in³

Glass Transition (Tg)

50°C122 °F
53°C127 °F
53°C127 °F

Water Absorption (24 h)

1.7%
1.5%
1.3%
1.3%

Water Absorption (Saturation)

1.8%
2%

Thermal

How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.

Max Service Temperature (continuous)

50°C122 °F
50°C122 °F
45°C113 °F
45°C113 °F

Min Service Temperature

-20°C-4 °F
-10°C14 °F
-20°C-4 °F
-20°C-4 °F

Heat Deflection Temp. @ 0.45 MPa

63°C145 °F
47°C117 °F
48°C118 °F

Heat Deflection Temp. @ 1.8 MPa

52°C126 °F
43°C109 °F
45°C113 °F

Thermal Conductivity

0.2 W/m·K0.12 BTU/hr·ft·°F
0.2 W/m·K0.12 BTU/hr·ft·°F
0.2 W/m·K0.12 BTU/hr·ft·°F

Specific Heat Capacity

1,600 J/kg·K0.38 BTU/lb·°F
1,500 J/kg·K0.36 BTU/lb·°F
1,500 J/kg·K0.36 BTU/lb·°F

Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)

200 µm/m·K111 µin/in·°F
80 µm/m·K44.4 µin/in·°F
80 µm/m·K44.4 µin/in·°F

Vicat Softening Point (B50)

50°C122 °F
50°C122 °F

Limiting Oxygen Index

19%
19%

Max Service Temperature (short-term)

60°C140 °F
60°C140 °F

Electrical

Conductivity and insulation.

Electrical Resistivity

1×10¹² Ω·m3.94×10¹⁹ µΩ·in
1×10¹² Ω·m3.94×10¹⁹ µΩ·in

Volume Resistivity

1×10¹⁴ Ω·cm
1×10¹⁴ Ω·cm

Dielectric Constant (1 MHz)

3.2

Surface Resistivity

1×10¹⁴ Ω

Chemical & Environmental

Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).

Corrosion Resistance

70 / 100
70 / 100
75 / 100

UV / Weathering Resistance

20 / 100
20 / 100
30 / 100
20 / 100

Manufacturability

FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.

Machinability

55 / 100
12 / 100
55 / 100
55 / 100

Weldability

15 / 100
10 / 100
5 / 100

Polishability

60 / 100
25 / 100
80 / 100
75 / 100

Formability (cold)

5 / 100
5 / 100

Mold Shrinkage

0.15%

Sustainability

Primary-production footprint per kilogram.

Embodied Energy (primary production)

120 MJ/kg51,591 BTU/lb
110 MJ/kg47,292 BTU/lb
120 MJ/kg51,591 BTU/lb

Embodied Carbon (primary production)

6 kg CO₂/kg
5.5 kg CO₂/kg
6 kg CO₂/kg

Typical Recycled Content

0%
0%
0%

Common Calculations

Ratios derived from the values above.

Specific Strength (UTS / density)

49 kN·m/kg
2 kN·m/kg
47 kN·m/kg
47 kN·m/kg

Specific Stiffness (E / density)

2.4 MN·m/kg
0 MN·m/kg
2.1 MN·m/kg
2.1 MN·m/kg

Strength versus weight

Yield strength against density for every polymer grade in the FabDigit library; the compared grades are highlighted. Up and left is stronger for its weight.

0.1110100123Density (g/cm³)Yield strength (MPa) — log scaleVeroBlackPlusVeroBlueAgilusDigital ABS

Manufacturing and finishing

CapabilityDigital ABSAgilusVeroBlackPlusVeroBlue
3D printingYesYes
Default conditionStandardStandard
Relative cost$$$$$ Specialty$$$$$ Specialty$$$$ High$$$$ High
Min. machined wall
Best machined surface
Conductive CoatingYesYes
Dyeing (Nylon)YesYes
EMI Shielding CoatingYesYes
PaintingYesYes
Primer CoatingYesYes
Soft Touch CoatingYesYes
Tinted CoatingYesYes
UV CoatingYesYes
Vacuum MetallizationYesYes
Waterproof CoatingYesYes

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Typical handbook values for the conditions named above, normalised for comparison. Hardness on non-Brinell scales is converted approximately for charting only. Request certified data with your order for design-critical properties.