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EvoLVe 128 vs Formlabs Rigid 10K

Polymer · grade comparison

EvoLVe 128 and Rigid 10K are both polymer grades.

EvoLVe 128 vs Rigid 10K: properties

EvoLVe 128Rigid 10K

Properties

Yield strength

38 MPa5.5 ksi
75 MPa10.9 ksi

Tensile strength

50 MPa7.3 ksi
75 MPa10.9 ksi

Elongation at break

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3%

Elastic modulus (Young's)

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6 GPa0.8 Msi

Density

1.18 g/cm³0.04 lb/in³
1.55 g/cm³0.06 lb/in³

Max service temp

80°C176 °F
100°C212 °F

Thermal conductivity

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0.3 W/m·K

Weldability

5 / 100
3 / 100

Formability

5 / 100
3 / 100

Same in both: Electrical conductivity 0 % IACS · Machinability 40 / 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.

0.1110100123Density (g/cm³)Yield strength (MPa) — log scaleFormlabs Rigid 10KSomos EvoLVe 128

Manufacturing and finishing

CapabilityEvoLVe 128Rigid 10K
Default condition—Glass Filled
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.

EvoLVe 128 vs Rigid 10K — frequently asked

What is the difference between EvoLVe 128 and Rigid 10K?

EvoLVe 128 and Rigid 10K are both polymer grades.

Which is cheaper, EvoLVe 128 or Rigid 10K?

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 EvoLVe 128 and Rigid 10K 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.