Maple vs Teak
Natural Material · grade comparison
Maple and Teak are both natural material grades. Maple is the more ductile: elongation 1.5% versus 1% for Teak. Teak is lighter (0.65 g/cm³ vs 0.71 g/cm³ for Maple). On the shop floor, Maple sits in a lower cost tier (standard, $$) than Teak (premium, $$$).
MapleChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when cost is the deciding factor.
TeakChoose it when weight is the constraint.
Maple vs Teak: propertiesHow to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all natural material 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 natural material 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
Elongation at Break
Compressive Strength
Flexural Strength
Shear Strength
Same in both: Tensile Strength (Ultimate) 100 MPa14.5 ksi · Fracture Toughness (K_IC) 0.6 MPa·√m0.55 ksi·√in
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Porosity
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Specific Heat Capacity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 0.16 W/m·K0.09 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 90°C194 °F · Min Service Temperature -60°C-76 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Resistivity
Dielectric Strength
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
Same in both: Typical Recycled Content 5%
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Thermal Diffusivity
Same in both: Thermal Shock Resistance Index 0
Strength versus weight
Yield strength against density for every natural material grade in the FabDigit library; the compared grades are highlighted. Up and left is stronger for its weight.
Manufacturing and finishing
| Capability | Maple | Teak |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$ Standard | $$$ Premium |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Maple vs Teak — frequently asked
What is the difference between Maple and Teak?
Maple and Teak are both natural material grades. Maple is the more ductile: elongation 1.5% versus 1% for Teak. Teak is lighter (0.65 g/cm³ vs 0.71 g/cm³ for Maple).
Which is cheaper, Maple or Teak?
Maple is the lower-cost material: it sits in the standard tier ($$) while Teak is premium ($$$). Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
When should I choose Maple over Teak?
Pick Maple when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when cost is the deciding factor. Pick Teak when weight is the constraint.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Maple and Teak 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.