High Temp vs Stratasys PC-ISO
Polymer · grade comparison
High Temp and PC-ISO are both polymer grades, both specialty plastic. PC-ISO is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 57 MPa (8.27 ksi) against 50 MPa (7.25 ksi) for High Temp, about 14% more. PC-ISO is the more ductile: elongation 4.3% versus 2.8% for High Temp, and High Temp is harder (88 Shore D vs 80 Shore D). High Temp is stiffer (3.5 GPa vs 2 GPa) and High Temp runs hotter in service (150°C vs 118°C continuous). On the shop floor, High Temp sits in a lower cost tier (premium, $$$) than PC-ISO (high, $$$$).
High TempChoose it when the part sees heat, or when cost is the deciding factor.
PC-ISOChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
High Temp vs PC-ISO: 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
Compressive Strength
Flexural Strength
Flexural Modulus
Izod Impact, Notched
Hardness, Shore D
Hardness, Rockwell M
Shear Modulus
Bulk Modulus
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Compressive Modulus
Shear Strength
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Hardness, Rockwell R
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Glass Transition (Tg)
Water Absorption (24 h)
Water Absorption (Saturation)
Refractive Index
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
Heat Deflection Temp. @ 1.8 MPa
Max Service Temperature (short-term)
Vicat Softening Point (B50)
Limiting Oxygen Index
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 0.2 W/m·K0.12 BTU/hr·ft·°F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Resistivity
Dielectric Constant (1 MHz)
Volume Resistivity
Dielectric Strength
Dissipation Factor (1 MHz)
Surface Resistivity
Comparative Tracking Index (CTI)
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
Polishability
Weldability
Formability (cold)
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)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Same in both: Thermal Diffusivity 0.1 mm²/s · 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 | High Temp | PC-ISO |
|---|---|---|
| Injection molding | Yes | — |
| Default condition | Standard | — |
| Relative cost | $$$ Premium | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
| Chrome Plating (Plastic) | Yes | — |
| Spray Painting | Yes | — |
Both are offered for 3D printing. They share 10 finishes: Conductive Coating, Dyeing (Nylon), EMI Shielding Coating, Painting, Primer Coating, Soft Touch Coating, Tinted Coating, UV Coating, Vacuum Metallization, Waterproof Coating.
High Temp vs PC-ISO — frequently asked
Is PC-ISO stronger than High Temp?
Yes. PC-ISO has a typical tensile strength of 57 MPa (8.27 ksi) against 50 MPa (7.25 ksi) for High Temp — about 14% more.
Which is cheaper, High Temp or PC-ISO?
High Temp is the lower-cost material: it sits in the premium tier ($$$) while PC-ISO is high ($$$$). 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, High Temp or PC-ISO?
PC-ISO, by a small margin. Both rate good for machinability — 62/100 against 55/100 for High Temp.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in High Temp and PC-ISO 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.