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Agilus vs MED610

Polymer · grade comparison

Agilus and MED610 are both polymer grades. MED610 is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 57 MPa (8.27 ksi) against 3 MPa (0.406 ksi) for Agilus, about 20 times as much. In exchange, Agilus is the more ductile: elongation 245% versus 17% for MED610. MED610 is stiffer (2.5 GPa vs 0 GPa) and Agilus runs hotter in service (50°C vs 45°C continuous). On the shop floor, MED610 machines more easily (good vs not recommended) and MED610 sits in a lower cost tier (high, $$$$) than Agilus (specialty, $$$$$).

AgilusChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.

MED610Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is machined in volume.

Agilus vs MED610: properties

AgilusMED610

Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Elastic (Young's) Modulus

0 GPa2.18×10⁻⁴ Msi
2.5 GPa0.36 Msi

Poisson's Ratio

0.48
0.35

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

3 MPa0.41 ksi
57 MPa8.3 ksi

Elongation at Break

245%
17%

Hardness, Shore A

32 Shore A
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Tear Strength

5 kN/m30.8 lbf/in
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Compression Set (22 h, 70 °C)

7%
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Compressive Strength

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85 MPa12.3 ksi

Flexural Strength

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90 MPa13.1 ksi

Flexural Modulus

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2.7 GPa0.39 Msi

Izod Impact, Notched

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25 J/m0.47 ft·lbf/in

Hardness, Shore D

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84 Shore D

Hardness, Rockwell M

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80 HRM

Physical

Density and transition temperatures.

Density

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

Water Absorption (24 h)

1.5%
1.3%

Glass Transition (Tg)

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53°C127 °F

Water Absorption (Saturation)

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1.8%

Refractive Index

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1.52

Light Transmission

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88%

Thermal

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

Specific Heat Capacity

1,600 J/kg·K0.38 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
90 µm/m·K50 µin/in·°F

Max Service Temperature (continuous)

50°C122 °F
45°C113 °F

Min Service Temperature

-10°C14 °F
-20°C-4 °F

Heat Deflection Temp. @ 0.45 MPa

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47°C117 °F

Heat Deflection Temp. @ 1.8 MPa

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43°C109 °F

Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 0.2 W/m·K0.12 BTU/hr·ft·°F

Chemical & Environmental

Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).

UV / Weathering Resistance

20 / 100
25 / 100

Corrosion Resistance

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70 / 100

Manufacturability

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

Machinability

12 / 100
55 / 100

Polishability

25 / 100
70 / 100

Processing Melt Temperature (typ.)

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72°C162 °F

Sustainability

Primary-production footprint per kilogram.

Embodied Energy (primary production)

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

Embodied Carbon (primary production)

6 kg CO₂/kg
5.5 kg CO₂/kg

Same in both: Typical Recycled Content 0%

Common Calculations

Ratios derived from the values above.

Specific Strength (UTS / density)

2 kN·m/kg
49 kN·m/kg

Specific Stiffness (E / density)

0 MN·m/kg
2.1 MN·m/kg

Thermal Shock Resistance Index

2
0

Same in both: Thermal Diffusivity 0.1 mm²/s

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 scaleAgilus

Manufacturing and finishing

CapabilityAgilusMED610
3D printingYes—
Default conditionStandard—
Relative cost$$$$$ Specialty$$$$ High
Min. machined wall——
Best machined surface——
Conductive CoatingYes—
Dyeing (Nylon)Yes—
EMI Shielding CoatingYes—
PaintingYes—
Primer CoatingYes—
Soft Touch CoatingYes—
Tinted CoatingYes—
UV CoatingYes—
Vacuum MetallizationYes—
Waterproof CoatingYes—

Agilus vs MED610 — frequently asked

Is MED610 stronger than Agilus?

Yes. MED610 has a typical tensile strength of 57 MPa (8.27 ksi) against 3 MPa (0.406 ksi) for Agilus — about 20 times as much.

Which is cheaper, Agilus or MED610?

MED610 is the lower-cost material: it sits in the high tier ($$$$) while Agilus is specialty ($$$$$). Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.

Which is easier to machine, Agilus or MED610?

MED610. Its machinability rates good (55/100) against not recommended (12/100) for Agilus.

Ready to make it?

Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Agilus and MED610 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.