Digital ABS vs TangoPlus
Polymer · grade comparison
Digital ABS and TangoPlus are both polymer grades. Digital ABS is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 57 MPa (8.27 ksi) against 1 MPa (0.174 ksi) for TangoPlus, about 48 times as much. In exchange, TangoPlus is the more ductile: elongation 200% versus 30% for Digital ABS. Digital ABS is stiffer (2.8 GPa vs 0 GPa). On the shop floor, Digital ABS machines more easily (good vs poor) and TangoPlus 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.
TangoPlusChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when cost is the deciding factor.
Digital ABS vs TangoPlus: 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
Shear Strength
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.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Min Service Temperature
Heat Deflection Temp. @ 0.45 MPa
Heat Deflection Temp. @ 1.8 MPa
Thermal Conductivity
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
UV / Weathering Resistance
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 | TangoPlus |
|---|---|---|
| 3D printing | Yes | — |
| Default condition | Standard | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$$ Specialty | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
| Conductive Coating | Yes | — |
| Dyeing (Nylon) | Yes | — |
| EMI Shielding Coating | Yes | — |
| Painting | Yes | — |
| Primer Coating | Yes | — |
| Soft Touch Coating | Yes | — |
| Tinted Coating | Yes | — |
| UV Coating | Yes | — |
| Vacuum Metallization | Yes | — |
| Waterproof Coating | Yes | — |
Digital ABS vs TangoPlus — frequently asked
Is Digital ABS stronger than TangoPlus?
Yes. Digital ABS has a typical tensile strength of 57 MPa (8.27 ksi) against 1 MPa (0.174 ksi) for TangoPlus — about 48 times as much.
Which is cheaper, Digital ABS or TangoPlus?
TangoPlus is the lower-cost material: it sits in the high tier ($$$$) while Digital ABS is specialty ($$$$$). 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 TangoPlus?
Digital ABS. Its machinability rates good (55/100) against poor (15/100) for TangoPlus.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Digital ABS and TangoPlus 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.