Ceramic-Filled Resin vs Formlabs Tough 2000
Polymer · grade comparison
Ceramic-Filled Resin and Tough 2000 are both polymer grades. Ceramic-Filled Resin is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 69 MPa (10 ksi) against 50 MPa (7.25 ksi) for Tough 2000, about 38% more. In exchange, Tough 2000 is the more ductile: elongation 22% versus 5% for Ceramic-Filled Resin, and Ceramic-Filled Resin is harder (85 Shore D vs 80 Shore D). Tough 2000 is lighter (1.15 g/cm³ vs 1.6 g/cm³ for Ceramic-Filled Resin) and Ceramic-Filled Resin is stiffer (4.1 GPa vs 2.4 GPa). On the shop floor, Tough 2000 sits in a lower cost tier (standard, $$) than Ceramic-Filled Resin (high, $$$$).
Ceramic-Filled ResinChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part sees heat.
Tough 2000Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when weight is the constraint.
Ceramic-Filled Resin vs Tough 2000: 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.
Ceramic-Filled ResinTough 2000
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Poisson's Ratio
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Elongation at Break
Compressive Strength
Compressive Modulus
Flexural Strength
Flexural Modulus
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Izod Impact, Notched
Hardness, Shore D
Hardness, Rockwell M
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Hardness, Rockwell R
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Glass Transition (Tg)
Water Absorption (24 h)
Water Absorption (Saturation)
Refractive Index
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
Max Service Temperature (short-term)
Limiting Oxygen Index
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Dielectric Strength
Dielectric Constant (1 MHz)
Surface Resistivity
Same in both: Electrical Resistivity 1×10¹² Ω·m3.94×10¹⁹ µΩ·in · Dissipation Factor (1 MHz) 0.03 · Volume Resistivity 1×10¹⁴ Ω·cm
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: UV / Weathering Resistance 30 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Formability (cold)
Polishability
Mold Shrinkage
Same in both: Weldability 5 / 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 Stiffness (E / density)
Thermal Diffusivity
Same in both: Specific Strength (UTS / density) 43 kN·m/kg · 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 | Ceramic-Filled Resin | Tough 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Injection molding | — | Yes |
| 3D printing | — | Yes |
| Default condition | — | ABS-like |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$ Standard |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
| Chrome Plating (Plastic) | — | Yes |
| Conductive Coating | — | Yes |
| Dyeing (Nylon) | — | Yes |
| EMI Shielding Coating | — | Yes |
| Painting | — | Yes |
| Primer Coating | — | Yes |
| Soft Touch Coating | — | Yes |
| Spray Painting | — | Yes |
| Tinted Coating | — | Yes |
| UV Coating | — | Yes |
| Vacuum Metallization | — | Yes |
| Waterproof Coating | — | Yes |
Ceramic-Filled Resin vs Tough 2000 — frequently asked
Is Ceramic-Filled Resin stronger than Tough 2000?
Yes. Ceramic-Filled Resin has a typical tensile strength of 69 MPa (10 ksi) against 50 MPa (7.25 ksi) for Tough 2000 — about 38% more.
Which is cheaper, Ceramic-Filled Resin or Tough 2000?
Tough 2000 is the lower-cost material: it sits in the standard tier ($$) while Ceramic-Filled Resin is high ($$$$). 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, Ceramic-Filled Resin or Tough 2000?
Tough 2000. Its machinability rates good (55/100) against fair (48/100) for Ceramic-Filled Resin.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Ceramic-Filled Resin and Tough 2000 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.