Aurum PD450 CF30 vs Aurum PD450 GF30
Polymer · Aurum PD450 grade comparison
Aurum PD450 CF30 and Aurum PD450 GF30 are two grades of the same polymer grade, Aurum PD450: CF30 (30% carbon-fiber reinforced) versus GF30 (30% glass-fiber reinforced). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. Aurum PD450 CF30 is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 205 MPa (29.7 ksi) against 165 MPa (23.9 ksi) for Aurum PD450 GF30, about 24% more. In exchange, Aurum PD450 GF30 is the more ductile: elongation 2.5% versus 1.8% for Aurum PD450 CF30. Aurum PD450 CF30 is lighter (1.44 g/cm³ vs 1.55 g/cm³ for Aurum PD450 GF30) and Aurum PD450 CF30 is stiffer (18 GPa vs 9.5 GPa).
Aurum PD450 CF30Choose it when strength drives the design, or when weight is the constraint.
Aurum PD450 GF30Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
Aurum PD450 CF30 vs Aurum PD450 GF30: 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.
Aurum PD450 CF30Aurum PD450 GF30
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Elongation at Break
Flexural Strength
Flexural Modulus
Izod Impact, Notched
Same in both: Poisson's Ratio 0.4 · Yield Strength (0.2% offset) 90 MPa13.1 ksi · Compressive Strength 130 MPa18.9 ksi · Hardness, Rockwell M 90 HRM
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Same in both: Melting Temperature (Tm) 388°C730 °F · Glass Transition (Tg) 250°C482 °F · Water Absorption (24 h) 0.24% · Water Absorption (Saturation) 1%
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Heat Deflection Temp. @ 1.8 MPa
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 1,150 J/kg·K0.27 BTU/lb·°F · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 240°C464 °F · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F · Heat Deflection Temp. @ 0.45 MPa 290°C554 °F · Limiting Oxygen Index 47% · Max Service Temperature (short-term) 300°C572 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Surface Resistivity
Same in both: Electrical Resistivity 1×10¹⁴ Ω·m3.94×10²¹ µΩ·in · Dielectric Strength 22 kV/mm559 V/mil · Dielectric Constant (1 MHz) 3.3 · Dissipation Factor (1 MHz) 0.002 · Volume Resistivity 1×10¹⁶ Ω·cm · Comparative Tracking Index (CTI) 175 V
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Corrosion Resistance 88 / 100 · UV / Weathering Resistance 55 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Mold Shrinkage
Same in both: Weldability 45 / 100 · Formability (cold) 30 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 100 · Processing Melt Temperature (typ.) 410°C770 °F · Mold Temperature (typ.) 200°C392 °F
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 320 MJ/kg137,575 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 16 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 600 L/kg71.9 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 0%
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.
Aurum PD450 CF30 vs Aurum PD450 GF30 — frequently asked
Is Aurum PD450 CF30 stronger than Aurum PD450 GF30?
Yes. Aurum PD450 CF30 has a typical tensile strength of 205 MPa (29.7 ksi) against 165 MPa (23.9 ksi) for Aurum PD450 GF30 — about 24% more.
Which grade does FabDigit quote by default, CF30 or GF30?
Specify the condition in the material field or the drawing note; FabDigit prices the quote for the state you call out.
Which is easier to machine, Aurum PD450 CF30 or Aurum PD450 GF30?
Aurum PD450 GF30, by a small margin. Both rate fair for machinability — 45/100 against 40/100 for Aurum PD450 CF30.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Aurum PD450 CF30 and Aurum PD450 GF30 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.