Aurum PD450 vs Ultem 2300
Polymer · grade comparison
Aurum PD450 and Ultem 2300 are both polymer grades. Ultem 2300 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 169 MPa (24.5 ksi) against 90 MPa (13.1 ksi) for Aurum PD450, about 88% more; tensile strength follows at 169 MPa (24.5 ksi) vs 92 MPa (13.3 ksi). In exchange, Aurum PD450 is the more ductile: elongation 40% versus 3% for Ultem 2300. Aurum PD450 is lighter (1.33 g/cm³ vs 1.51 g/cm³ for Ultem 2300) and Ultem 2300 is stiffer (9 GPa vs 2.9 GPa). On the shop floor, Aurum PD450 machines more easily (65 vs 55 out of 100).
Aurum PD450Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when weight is the constraint.
Ultem 2300Choose it when strength drives the design.
Aurum PD450 vs Ultem 2300: 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
Poisson's Ratio
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Compressive Strength
Flexural Strength
Flexural Modulus
Izod Impact, Notched
Hardness, Rockwell M
Shear Modulus
Compressive Modulus
Shear Strength
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Hardness, Shore D
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Melting Temperature (Tm)
Glass Transition (Tg)
Water Absorption (24 h)
Water Absorption (Saturation)
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Specific Heat Capacity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Min Service Temperature
Heat Deflection Temp. @ 0.45 MPa
Heat Deflection Temp. @ 1.8 MPa
Limiting Oxygen Index
Max Service Temperature (short-term)
Vicat Softening Point (B50)
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Dielectric Strength
Dielectric Constant (1 MHz)
Dissipation Factor (1 MHz)
Same in both: Electrical Resistivity 1×10¹⁴ Ω·m3.94×10²¹ µΩ·in · Volume Resistivity 1×10¹⁶ Ω·cm · Surface Resistivity 1×10¹⁶ Ω · Comparative Tracking Index (CTI) 175 V
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
UV / Weathering Resistance
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Formability (cold)
Polishability
Mold Shrinkage
Processing Melt Temperature (typ.)
Mold Temperature (typ.)
Melt Flow Rate
Same in both: Weldability 45 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Same in both: Typical Recycled Content 0%
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Modulus of Resilience
Same in both: Thermal Diffusivity 0.2 mm²/s · Thermal Shock Resistance Index 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.
Manufacturing and finishing
| Capability | Aurum PD450 | Ultem 2300 |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Aurum PD450 vs Ultem 2300 — frequently asked
Is Ultem 2300 stronger than Aurum PD450?
Yes. Ultem 2300 has a typical yield strength of 169 MPa (24.5 ksi) against 90 MPa (13.1 ksi) for Aurum PD450 — about 88% more. Tensile strength is 169 MPa (24.5 ksi) vs 92 MPa (13.3 ksi).
Which is cheaper, Aurum PD450 or Ultem 2300?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which is easier to machine, Aurum PD450 or Ultem 2300?
Aurum PD450, by a small margin. Both rate good for machinability — 65/100 against 55/100 for Ultem 2300.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Aurum PD450 and Ultem 2300 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.