C578 Type XIII vs XPS 300
Polymer · grade comparison
C578 Type XIII and XPS 300 are both polymer grades. XPS 300 is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 0.45 MPa (0.0653 ksi) against 0.3 MPa (0.0435 ksi) for C578 Type XIII, about 50% more. C578 Type XIII is lighter (0.02 g/cm³ vs 0.04 g/cm³ for XPS 300) and XPS 300 is stiffer (0.02 GPa vs 0.01 GPa). On the shop floor, C578 Type XIII forms better (poor vs not recommended) and XPS 300 sits in a lower cost tier (standard, $$) than C578 Type XIII (premium, $$$).
C578 Type XIIIChoose it when weight is the constraint.
XPS 300Choose it when strength drives the design, or when cost is the deciding factor.
C578 Type XIII vs XPS 300: 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)
Compressive Strength
Compressive Modulus
Flexural Strength
Shear Strength
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Flexural Modulus
Same in both: Poisson's Ratio 0.3
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.
Thermal Conductivity
Specific Heat Capacity
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Min Service Temperature
Limiting Oxygen Index
Vicat Softening Point (B50)
Same in both: Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 70 µm/m·K38.9 µin/in·°F · Max Service Temperature (short-term) 85°C185 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Dielectric Constant (1 MHz)
Dissipation Factor (1 MHz)
Electrical Resistivity
Same in both: Volume Resistivity 1×10¹⁶ Ω·cm
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.
Formability (cold)
Weldability
Processing Melt Temperature (typ.)
Same in both: Machinability 92 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Typical Recycled Content
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 100 MJ/kg42,992 BTU/lb
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Thermal Diffusivity
Same in both: 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 XIII | XPS 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$ Premium | $$ Standard |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
C578 Type XIII vs XPS 300 — frequently asked
Is XPS 300 stronger than C578 Type XIII?
Yes. XPS 300 has a typical tensile strength of 0.45 MPa (0.0653 ksi) against 0.3 MPa (0.0435 ksi) for C578 Type XIII — about 50% more.
Which is cheaper, C578 Type XIII or XPS 300?
XPS 300 is the lower-cost material: it sits in the standard tier ($$) while C578 Type XIII is premium ($$$). Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
When should I choose C578 Type XIII over XPS 300?
Pick C578 Type XIII when weight is the constraint. Pick XPS 300 when strength drives the design, or when cost is the deciding factor.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C578 Type XIII and XPS 300 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.