High Temp vs Formlabs Tough 2000
Polymer · grade comparison
High Temp and Tough 2000 are both polymer grades. Tough 2000 is the more ductile: elongation 22% versus 2.8% for High Temp, and High Temp is harder (88 Shore D vs 80 Shore D). Tough 2000 is lighter (1.15 g/cm³ vs 1.19 g/cm³ for High Temp) and High Temp is stiffer (3.5 GPa vs 2.4 GPa). On the shop floor, Tough 2000 sits in a lower cost tier (standard, $$) than High Temp (premium, $$$).
High TempChoose it when the part sees heat.
Tough 2000Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when weight is the constraint.
High Temp vs Tough 2000: 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
Elongation at Break
Compressive Strength
Flexural Strength
Flexural Modulus
Izod Impact, Notched
Hardness, Shore D
Hardness, Rockwell M
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Compressive Modulus
Hardness, Rockwell R
Same in both: Tensile Strength (Ultimate) 50 MPa7.3 ksi
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)
Heat Deflection Temp. @ 0.45 MPa
Heat Deflection Temp. @ 1.8 MPa
Max Service Temperature (short-term)
Limiting Oxygen Index
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 0.2 W/m·K0.12 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Min Service Temperature -20°C-4 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Dielectric Strength
Dissipation Factor (1 MHz)
Surface Resistivity
Same in both: Electrical Resistivity 1×10¹² Ω·m3.94×10¹⁹ µΩ·in · Dielectric Constant (1 MHz) 3.4 · Volume Resistivity 1×10¹⁴ Ω·cm
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.
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Machinability 55 / 100 · Polishability 65 / 100
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 | Tough 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | Standard | ABS-like |
| Relative cost | $$$ Premium | $$ Standard |
| 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.
High Temp vs Tough 2000 — frequently asked
What is the difference between High Temp and Tough 2000?
High Temp and Tough 2000 are both polymer grades. Tough 2000 is the more ductile: elongation 22% versus 2.8% for High Temp, and High Temp is harder (88 Shore D vs 80 Shore D). Tough 2000 is lighter (1.15 g/cm³ vs 1.19 g/cm³ for High Temp) and High Temp is stiffer (3.5 GPa vs 2.4 GPa).
Which is cheaper, High Temp or Tough 2000?
Tough 2000 is the lower-cost material: it sits in the standard tier ($$) while High Temp is premium ($$$). Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
When should I choose High Temp over Tough 2000?
Pick High Temp when the part sees heat. Pick Tough 2000 when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when weight is the constraint.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in High Temp and Tough 2000 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.