Agilus vs TPE
Polymer · grade comparison
Agilus and TPE are both polymer grades, both elastomer plastic. TPE is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 8 MPa (1.09 ksi) against 3 MPa (0.406 ksi) for Agilus, about 168% more. TPE is the more ductile: elongation 480% versus 245% for Agilus. TPE is lighter (0.96 g/cm³ vs 1.15 g/cm³ for Agilus) and TPE is stiffer (0.01 GPa vs 0 GPa). On the shop floor, TPE machines more easily (poor vs not recommended) and TPE sits in a lower cost tier (standard, $$) than Agilus (specialty, $$$$$).
TPEChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
Agilus vs TPE: propertiesHow to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all polymer 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 polymer 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
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Elongation at Break
Hardness, Shore A
Tear Strength
Compression Set (22 h, 70 °C)
Shear Modulus
Bulk Modulus
Compressive Strength
Flexural Modulus
Shear Strength
Hardness, Shore D
Same in both: Poisson's Ratio 0.48
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Water Absorption (24 h)
Melting Temperature (Tm)
Glass Transition (Tg)
Water Absorption (Saturation)
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Specific Heat Capacity
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Min Service Temperature
Heat Deflection Temp. @ 0.45 MPa
Vicat Softening Point (B50)
Limiting Oxygen Index
Max Service Temperature (short-term)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 0.2 W/m·K0.12 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 200 µm/m·K111 µin/in·°F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Resistivity
Dielectric Strength
Dielectric Constant (1 MHz)
Dissipation Factor (1 MHz)
Volume Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
UV / Weathering Resistance
Corrosion Resistance
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Polishability
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Mold Shrinkage
Melt Flow Rate
Processing Melt Temperature (typ.)
Mold Temperature (typ.)
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Typical Recycled Content
Embodied Water
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Thermal Shock Resistance Index
Same in both: Specific Stiffness (E / density) 0 MN·m/kg · 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.
Manufacturing and finishing
| Capability | Agilus | TPE |
|---|---|---|
| 3D printing | Yes | — |
| Injection molding | — | Yes |
| Default condition | Standard | Shore A 30 to Shore A 90 |
| Relative cost | $$$$$ Specialty | $$ Standard |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
| Chrome Plating (Plastic) | — | Yes |
| Conductive Coating | Yes | — |
| Dyeing (Nylon) | Yes | — |
| Painting | Yes | — |
| Primer Coating | Yes | — |
| Spray Painting | — | Yes |
| Tinted Coating | Yes | — |
| Vacuum Metallization | Yes | — |
| Waterproof Coating | Yes | — |
They share 3 finishes: EMI Shielding Coating, Soft Touch Coating, UV Coating.
Agilus vs TPE — frequently asked
Is TPE stronger than Agilus?
Yes. TPE has a typical tensile strength of 8 MPa (1.09 ksi) against 3 MPa (0.406 ksi) for Agilus — about 168% more.
Which is cheaper, Agilus or TPE?
TPE is the lower-cost material: it sits in the standard 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 TPE?
TPE. Its machinability rates poor (25/100) against not recommended (12/100) for Agilus.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Agilus and TPE 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.