ESD vs Formlabs High Temp
Polymer · grade comparison
ESD and High Temp are both polymer grades, both specialty plastic.
ESD vs High Temp: 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.
Properties
Tensile strength
Elongation at break
Elastic modulus (Young's)
Density
Max service temp
Thermal conductivity
Machinability
Same in both: Yield strength 50 MPa7.3 ksi · Electrical conductivity 0 % IACS · Weldability 5 / 100 · Formability 5 / 100
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 | ESD | High Temp |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | Standard |
| Relative cost | $$$ Premium | $$$ Premium |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Both are offered for Injection molding and 3D printing. Both take the same 12 finishes: Chrome Plating (Plastic), Conductive Coating, Dyeing (Nylon), EMI Shielding Coating, Painting, Primer Coating, Soft Touch Coating, Spray Painting, Tinted Coating, UV Coating, Vacuum Metallization, Waterproof Coating.
ESD vs High Temp — frequently asked
What is the difference between ESD and High Temp?
ESD and High Temp are both polymer grades, both specialty plastic.
Which is cheaper, ESD or High Temp?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$, premium); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in ESD and High Temp 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.