EAA vs EEA
Polymer · grade comparison
EAA and EEA are both polymer grades. EAA is the stronger of the two: yield strength 10 MPa (1.45 ksi) against 5 MPa (0.725 ksi) for EEA, about 100% more; tensile strength follows at 17 MPa (2.47 ksi) vs 12 MPa (1.74 ksi). In exchange, EEA is the more ductile: elongation 700% versus 550% for EAA, and EAA is harder (48 Shore D vs 32 Shore D). EAA is stiffer (0.13 GPa vs 0.05 GPa). On the shop floor, EAA machines more easily (fair vs poor).
EAAChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is machined in volume.
EEAChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
EAA vs EEA: 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)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Flexural Modulus
Izod Impact, Notched
Hardness, Shore A
Hardness, Shore D
Tear Strength
Poisson's Ratio
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Melting Temperature (Tm)
Glass Transition (Tg)
Water Absorption (24 h)
Water Absorption (Saturation)
Refractive Index
Light Transmission
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Specific Heat Capacity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Min Service Temperature
Heat Deflection Temp. @ 0.45 MPa
Vicat Softening Point (B50)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 0.3 W/m·K0.17 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Limiting Oxygen Index 18% · Max Service Temperature (short-term) 90°C194 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Resistivity
Dielectric Strength
Dielectric Constant (1 MHz)
Dissipation Factor (1 MHz)
Volume Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: UV / Weathering Resistance 35 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Polishability
Mold Shrinkage
Melt Flow Rate
Processing Melt Temperature (typ.)
Mold Temperature (typ.)
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)
Modulus of Resilience
Thermal Diffusivity
Same in both: Specific Stiffness (E / density) 0.1 MN·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 | EAA | EEA |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$ Standard | $$ Standard |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
EAA vs EEA — frequently asked
Is EAA stronger than EEA?
Yes. EAA has a typical yield strength of 10 MPa (1.45 ksi) against 5 MPa (0.725 ksi) for EEA — about 100% more. Tensile strength is 17 MPa (2.47 ksi) vs 12 MPa (1.74 ksi).
Which is cheaper, EAA or EEA?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$, standard); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which is easier to machine, EAA or EEA?
EAA. Its machinability rates fair (35/100) against poor (15/100) for EEA.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in EAA and EEA 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.