N-LASFN9 vs N-SF11
Glass · grade comparison
N-LASFN9 and N-SF11 are both glass grades. N-LASFN9 is harder — 620 HV against 470 HV for N-SF11 — which matters for wear surfaces and threads. N-SF11 is lighter (3.2 g/cm³ vs 4.44 g/cm³ for N-LASFN9) and N-LASFN9 is stiffer (115 GPa vs 92 GPa). On the shop floor, N-LASFN9 machines more easily (30 vs 15 out of 100).
N-LASFN9Choose it when surface hardness matters, or when the part is machined in volume.
N-SF11Choose it when weight is the constraint.
N-LASFN9 vs N-SF11: propertiesHow to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all glass 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 glass 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
Bulk Modulus
Poisson's Ratio
Compressive Strength
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Hardness, Vickers
Hardness, Knoop
Hardness, Mohs
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Elongation at Break
Shear Strength
Same in both: Flexural Strength 60 MPa8.7 ksi
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Refractive Index
Same in both: Light Transmission 100% · Porosity 0%
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Specific Heat Capacity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Min Service Temperature
Same in both: Max Service Temperature (continuous) 400°C752 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Resistivity
Volume Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Polishability
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Typical Recycled Content
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Same in both: Thermal Diffusivity 0.4 mm²/s
Strength versus weight
Yield strength against density for every glass grade in the FabDigit library; the compared grades are highlighted. Up and left is stronger for its weight.
Manufacturing and finishing
| Capability | N-LASFN9 | N-SF11 |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
N-LASFN9 vs N-SF11 — frequently asked
What is the difference between N-LASFN9 and N-SF11?
N-LASFN9 and N-SF11 are both glass grades. N-LASFN9 is harder — 620 HV against 470 HV for N-SF11 — which matters for wear surfaces and threads. N-SF11 is lighter (3.2 g/cm³ vs 4.44 g/cm³ for N-LASFN9) and N-LASFN9 is stiffer (115 GPa vs 92 GPa).
Which is cheaper, N-LASFN9 or N-SF11?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which is easier to machine, N-LASFN9 or N-SF11?
N-LASFN9, by a small margin. Both rate poor for machinability — 30/100 against 15/100 for N-SF11.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in N-LASFN9 and N-SF11 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.