C578 Type IX vs EPS 150
Polymer · grade comparison
C578 Type IX and EPS 150 are both polymer grades. C578 Type IX is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 0.35 MPa (0.0508 ksi) against 0.3 MPa (0.0435 ksi) for EPS 150, about 17% more. EPS 150 is lighter (0.03 g/cm³ vs 0.03 g/cm³ for C578 Type IX) and EPS 150 is stiffer (0.01 GPa vs 0.01 GPa). On the shop floor, EPS 150 welds better (fair vs poor) and C578 Type IX forms better (fair vs poor).
C578 Type IXChoose it when strength drives the design.
EPS 150Choose it when weight is the constraint, or when it will be welded.
C578 Type IX vs EPS 150: 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
Shear Modulus
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Compressive Strength
Compressive Modulus
Flexural Strength
Shear Strength
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Flexural Modulus
Compression Set (22 h, 70 °C)
Same in both: Poisson's Ratio 0.1
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Water Absorption (24 h)
Water Absorption (Saturation)
Same in both: Glass Transition (Tg) 100°C212 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Min Service Temperature
Max Service Temperature (short-term)
Vicat Softening Point (B50)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 0.03 W/m·K0.02 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 1,400 J/kg·K0.33 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 65 µm/m·K36.1 µin/in·°F · Limiting Oxygen Index 25%
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Resistivity
Dielectric Constant (1 MHz)
Volume Resistivity
Same in both: Dissipation Factor (1 MHz) 3×10⁻⁴
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
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Mold Shrinkage
Processing Melt Temperature (typ.)
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Same in both: Typical Recycled Content 5%
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Same in both: Thermal Diffusivity 0.8 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 | C578 Type IX | EPS 150 |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$ Standard | $$ Standard |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
C578 Type IX vs EPS 150 — frequently asked
Is C578 Type IX stronger than EPS 150?
Yes. C578 Type IX has a typical tensile strength of 0.35 MPa (0.0508 ksi) against 0.3 MPa (0.0435 ksi) for EPS 150 — about 17% more.
Which is cheaper, C578 Type IX or EPS 150?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$, standard); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which welds better, C578 Type IX or EPS 150?
EPS 150. Its weldability rates fair (40/100) against poor (20/100) for C578 Type IX.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C578 Type IX and EPS 150 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.