Epoxy GF30 vs Epoxy TC
Polymer · Epoxy grade comparison
Epoxy GF30 and Epoxy TC are two grades of the same polymer grade, Epoxy: GF30 (30 % short glass fiber reinforced epoxy molding compound) versus TC (thermally conductive). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. Epoxy GF30 is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 110 MPa (16 ksi) against 40 MPa (5.8 ksi) for Epoxy TC, about 175% more. Epoxy GF30 is the more ductile: elongation 1.5% versus 0.8% for Epoxy TC, and Epoxy TC is harder (90 Shore D vs 85 Shore D). Epoxy GF30 is lighter (1.75 g/cm³ vs 2.2 g/cm³ for Epoxy TC) and Epoxy GF30 is stiffer (11 GPa vs 8 GPa). On the shop floor, Epoxy GF30 machines more easily (fair vs poor).
Epoxy GF30Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
Epoxy GF30 vs Epoxy TC: 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)
Elongation at Break
Compressive Strength
Flexural Strength
Flexural Modulus
Shear Strength
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Izod Impact, Notched
Hardness, Shore D
Hardness, Rockwell M
Same in both: Shear Modulus 1.2 GPa0.17 Msi · Bulk Modulus 5 GPa0.65 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.35 · Compressive Modulus 3 GPa0.44 Msi
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Water Absorption (24 h)
Same in both: Glass Transition (Tg) 120°C248 °F · Water Absorption (Saturation) 1.6% · Refractive Index 1.56 · Light Transmission 88%
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Heat Deflection Temp. @ 0.45 MPa
Heat Deflection Temp. @ 1.8 MPa
Limiting Oxygen Index
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 1,100 J/kg·K0.26 BTU/lb·°F · Min Service Temperature -50°C-58 °F · Max Service Temperature (short-term) 180°C356 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Resistivity
Dielectric Strength
Volume Resistivity
Same in both: Dielectric Constant (1 MHz) 3.6 · Dissipation Factor (1 MHz) 0.02 · Surface Resistivity 1×10¹⁴ Ω · Comparative Tracking Index (CTI) 300 V
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Corrosion Resistance 82 / 100 · UV / Weathering Resistance 25 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Mold Shrinkage
Same in both: Weldability 0 / 100 · Formability (cold) 5 / 100 · Polishability 75 / 100 · Mold Temperature (typ.) 165°C329 °F
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 137 MJ/kg58,899 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 6.6 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 190 L/kg22.8 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 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.
Epoxy GF30 vs Epoxy TC — frequently asked
Is Epoxy GF30 stronger than Epoxy TC?
Yes. Epoxy GF30 has a typical tensile strength of 110 MPa (16 ksi) against 40 MPa (5.8 ksi) for Epoxy TC — about 175% more.
Which grade does FabDigit quote by default, GF30 or TC?
Specify the condition in the material field or the drawing note; FabDigit prices the quote for the state you call out.
Which is easier to machine, Epoxy GF30 or Epoxy TC?
Epoxy GF30. Its machinability rates fair (35/100) against poor (25/100) for Epoxy TC.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Epoxy GF30 and Epoxy TC 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.