Agilus vs TPU
Polymer · grade comparison
Agilus and TPU are both polymer grades, both elastomer plastic. TPU is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 40 MPa (5.8 ksi) against 3 MPa (0.406 ksi) for Agilus, about 14 times as much. TPU is the more ductile: elongation 550% versus 245% for Agilus. TPU is stiffer (0.03 GPa vs 0 GPa) and TPU runs hotter in service (80°C vs 50°C continuous). On the shop floor, TPU machines more easily (poor vs not recommended) and TPU sits in a lower cost tier (standard, $$) than Agilus (specialty, $$$$$).
TPUChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
Agilus vs TPU: 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)
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)
Refractive Index
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Specific Heat Capacity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Min Service Temperature
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
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Resistivity
Dielectric Strength
Dielectric Constant (1 MHz)
Dissipation Factor (1 MHz)
Volume Resistivity
Surface Resistivity
Comparative Tracking Index (CTI)
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)
Same in both: Specific Stiffness (E / density) 0 MN·m/kg · Thermal Diffusivity 0.1 mm²/s · Thermal Shock Resistance Index 2
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 | TPU |
|---|---|---|
| CNC machining | — | Yes |
| Sheet metal | — | Yes |
| Injection molding | — | Yes |
| Default condition | Standard | Shore A 85 |
| Relative cost | $$$$$ Specialty | $$ Standard |
| Min. machined wall | — | 0.5 mm |
| Best machined surface | — | Ra 0.8 µm |
| Chrome Plating (Plastic) | — | Yes |
| Spray Painting | — | Yes |
Both are offered for 3D printing. They share 10 finishes: Conductive Coating, Dyeing (Nylon), EMI Shielding Coating, Painting, Primer Coating, Soft Touch Coating, Tinted Coating, UV Coating, Vacuum Metallization, Waterproof Coating.
Agilus vs TPU — frequently asked
Is TPU stronger than Agilus?
Yes. TPU has a typical tensile strength of 40 MPa (5.8 ksi) against 3 MPa (0.406 ksi) for Agilus — about 14 times as much.
Which is cheaper, Agilus or TPU?
TPU 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 TPU?
TPU. 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 TPU 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.