3501-6 vs T700S
Composite · grade comparison
3501-6 and T700S are both composite grades. T700S is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 4,900 MPa (711 ksi) against 2,100 MPa (305 ksi) for 3501-6, about 133% more. T700S is the more ductile: elongation 2.1% versus 1.5% for 3501-6. 3501-6 is lighter (1.58 g/cm³ vs 1.8 g/cm³ for T700S) and T700S is stiffer (230 GPa vs 142 GPa). On the shop floor, 3501-6 machines more easily (fair vs poor).
3501-6Choose it when weight is the constraint, or when the part is machined in volume.
T700SChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
3501-6 vs T700S: propertiesHow to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all composite grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
How to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all composite grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Shear Modulus
Poisson's Ratio
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Elongation at Break
Compressive Strength
Compressive Modulus
Flexural Strength
Flexural Modulus
Shear Strength
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Glass Transition (Tg)
Water Absorption (24 h)
Water Absorption (Saturation)
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Specific Heat Capacity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Min Service Temperature
Limiting Oxygen Index
Max Service Temperature (short-term)
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Volume Resistivity
Same in both: Electrical Resistivity 1.6×10⁻⁵ Ω·m630 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
UV / Weathering Resistance
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Polishability
Mold Temperature (typ.)
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Same in both: Typical Recycled Content 0%
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Thermal Diffusivity
Thermal Shock Resistance Index
Strength versus weight
Yield strength against density for every composite grade in the FabDigit library; the compared grades are highlighted. Up and left is stronger for its weight.
Manufacturing and finishing
| Capability | 3501-6 | T700S |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
3501-6 vs T700S — frequently asked
Is T700S stronger than 3501-6?
Yes. T700S has a typical tensile strength of 4,900 MPa (711 ksi) against 2,100 MPa (305 ksi) for 3501-6 — about 133% more.
Which is cheaper, 3501-6 or T700S?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which is easier to machine, 3501-6 or T700S?
3501-6. Its machinability rates fair (35/100) against poor (25/100) for T700S.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 3501-6 and T700S side by side — material, machining time, tolerance and finish in one quote. Certified material data ships with the order on request.
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.