Dental Crown & Bridge Resin vs Formlabs Tough 2000
Polymer · grade comparison
Dental Crown & Bridge Resin and Tough 2000 are both polymer grades. Dental Crown & Bridge Resin is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 55 MPa (7.98 ksi) against 50 MPa (7.25 ksi) for Tough 2000, about 10% more. In exchange, Tough 2000 is the more ductile: elongation 22% versus 3.5% for Dental Crown & Bridge Resin, and Dental Crown & Bridge Resin is harder (85 Shore D vs 80 Shore D). Tough 2000 is lighter (1.15 g/cm³ vs 1.2 g/cm³ for Dental Crown & Bridge Resin) and Dental Crown & Bridge Resin is stiffer (2.6 GPa vs 2.4 GPa). On the shop floor, Tough 2000 sits in a lower cost tier (standard, $$) than Dental Crown & Bridge Resin (high, $$$$).
Dental Crown & Bridge 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.
Dental Crown & Bridge 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.
Dental Crown & Bridge ResinTough 2000
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Shear Modulus
Bulk 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)
Refractive Index
Light Transmission
Same in both: Water Absorption (Saturation) 1.8%
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)
Heat Deflection Temp. @ 0.45 MPa
Heat Deflection Temp. @ 1.8 MPa
Max Service Temperature (short-term)
Limiting Oxygen Index
Same in both: Min Service Temperature -20°C-4 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Dielectric Constant (1 MHz)
Dielectric Strength
Dissipation Factor (1 MHz)
Surface Resistivity
Same in both: Electrical Resistivity 1×10¹² Ω·m3.94×10¹⁹ µΩ·in · Volume Resistivity 1×10¹⁴ 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.
Machinability
Polishability
Mold Shrinkage
Weldability
Formability (cold)
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)
Same in both: Thermal Diffusivity 0.1 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 | Dental Crown & Bridge 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 |
Dental Crown & Bridge Resin vs Tough 2000 — frequently asked
Is Dental Crown & Bridge Resin stronger than Tough 2000?
Yes. Dental Crown & Bridge Resin has a typical tensile strength of 55 MPa (7.98 ksi) against 50 MPa (7.25 ksi) for Tough 2000 — about 10% more.
Which is cheaper, Dental Crown & Bridge Resin or Tough 2000?
Tough 2000 is the lower-cost material: it sits in the standard tier ($$) while Dental Crown & Bridge Resin is high ($$$$). 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, Dental Crown & Bridge Resin or Tough 2000?
Dental Crown & Bridge Resin, by a small margin. Both rate good for machinability — 62/100 against 55/100 for Tough 2000.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Dental Crown & Bridge 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.