Laperos vs LCP Type III
Polymer · grade comparison
Laperos and LCP Type III are both polymer grades. Laperos is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 165 MPa (23.9 ksi) against 150 MPa (21.8 ksi) for LCP Type III, about 10% more. In exchange, LCP Type III is the more ductile: elongation 3% versus 2.5% for Laperos. LCP Type III is lighter (1.4 g/cm³ vs 1.61 g/cm³ for Laperos) and Laperos is stiffer (14 GPa vs 10 GPa). On the shop floor, LCP Type III machines more easily (good vs fair).
LaperosChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part sees heat.
LCP Type IIIChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when weight is the constraint.
Laperos vs LCP Type III: 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
Shear Modulus
Poisson's Ratio
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Elongation at Break
Flexural Strength
Flexural Modulus
Izod Impact, Notched
Hardness, Rockwell M
Compressive Strength
Shear Strength
Same in both: Hardness, Shore D 88 Shore D
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Melting Temperature (Tm)
Glass Transition (Tg)
Same in both: Water Absorption (24 h) 0.02% · Water Absorption (Saturation) 0.06%
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Specific Heat Capacity
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Heat Deflection Temp. @ 0.45 MPa
Heat Deflection Temp. @ 1.8 MPa
Limiting Oxygen Index
Max Service Temperature (short-term)
Same in both: Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 8 µm/m·K4.4 µin/in·°F · Min Service Temperature -50°C-58 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Resistivity
Dielectric Constant (1 MHz)
Dissipation Factor (1 MHz)
Volume Resistivity
Surface Resistivity
Same in both: Dielectric Strength 35 kV/mm889 V/mil · Comparative Tracking Index (CTI) 200 V
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
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Polishability
Mold Shrinkage
Mold Temperature (typ.)
Melt Flow Rate
Same in both: Processing Melt Temperature (typ.) 310°C590 °F
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 0.2 mm²/s · Thermal Shock Resistance Index 1
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 | Laperos | LCP Type III |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Laperos vs LCP Type III — frequently asked
Is Laperos stronger than LCP Type III?
Yes. Laperos has a typical tensile strength of 165 MPa (23.9 ksi) against 150 MPa (21.8 ksi) for LCP Type III — about 10% more.
Which is cheaper, Laperos or LCP Type III?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which is easier to machine, Laperos or LCP Type III?
LCP Type III. Its machinability rates good (55/100) against fair (40/100) for Laperos; for welding the order is LCP Type III first (poor, 30/100) then Laperos (poor, 25/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Laperos and LCP Type III 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.