Digital ABS vs TangoBlackPlus
Polymer · grade comparison
Digital ABS and TangoBlackPlus are both polymer grades. Digital ABS is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 57 MPa (8.27 ksi) against 1 MPa (0.16 ksi) for TangoBlackPlus, about 52 times as much. In exchange, TangoBlackPlus is the more ductile: elongation 195% versus 30% for Digital ABS. TangoBlackPlus is lighter (1.13 g/cm³ vs 1.18 g/cm³ for Digital ABS) and Digital ABS is stiffer (2.8 GPa vs 0 GPa). On the shop floor, Digital ABS machines more easily (good vs not recommended), Digital ABS welds better (poor vs not recommended), and TangoBlackPlus sits in a lower cost tier (high, $$$$) than Digital ABS (specialty, $$$$$).
Digital ABSChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is machined in volume.
TangoBlackPlusChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when weight is the constraint.
Digital ABS vs TangoBlackPlus: 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)
Elongation at Break
Flexural Strength
Flexural Modulus
Izod Impact, Notched
Hardness, Shore D
Hardness, Rockwell M
Hardness, Shore A
Tear Strength
Compression Set (22 h, 70 °C)
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Glass Transition (Tg)
Water Absorption (24 h)
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Min Service Temperature
Heat Deflection Temp. @ 0.45 MPa
Heat Deflection Temp. @ 1.8 MPa
Thermal Conductivity
Limiting Oxygen Index
Same in both: Max Service Temperature (continuous) 50°C122 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: UV / Weathering Resistance 20 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Weldability
Polishability
Formability (cold)
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
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 | Digital ABS | TangoBlackPlus |
|---|---|---|
| 3D printing | Yes | — |
| Default condition | Standard | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$$ Specialty | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
| Conductive Coating | Yes | — |
| Dyeing (Nylon) | Yes | — |
| EMI Shielding Coating | Yes | — |
| Painting | Yes | — |
| Primer Coating | Yes | — |
| Soft Touch Coating | Yes | — |
| Tinted Coating | Yes | — |
| UV Coating | Yes | — |
| Vacuum Metallization | Yes | — |
| Waterproof Coating | Yes | — |
Digital ABS vs TangoBlackPlus — frequently asked
Is Digital ABS stronger than TangoBlackPlus?
Yes. Digital ABS has a typical tensile strength of 57 MPa (8.27 ksi) against 1 MPa (0.16 ksi) for TangoBlackPlus — about 52 times as much.
Which is cheaper, Digital ABS or TangoBlackPlus?
TangoBlackPlus is the lower-cost material: it sits in the high tier ($$$$) while Digital ABS is specialty ($$$$$). 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, Digital ABS or TangoBlackPlus?
Digital ABS. Its machinability rates good (55/100) against not recommended (10/100) for TangoBlackPlus; for welding the order is Digital ABS first (poor, 15/100) then TangoBlackPlus (not recommended, 5/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Digital ABS and TangoBlackPlus 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.