LCP-MF vs LCP Type I
Polymer · grade comparison
LCP-MF and LCP Type I are both polymer grades. LCP Type I is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 135 MPa (19.6 ksi) against 115 MPa (16.7 ksi) for LCP-MF, about 17% more. LCP Type I is the more ductile: elongation 2.5% versus 2% for LCP-MF. LCP Type I is lighter (1.38 g/cm³ vs 1.82 g/cm³ for LCP-MF) and LCP-MF conducts heat better (0.45 W/m·K vs 0.3 W/m·K). On the shop floor, LCP Type I machines more easily (good vs fair).
LCP Type IChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
LCP-MF vs LCP Type I: 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.
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Elongation at Break
Compressive Strength
Flexural Strength
Flexural Modulus
Shear Strength
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Izod Impact, Notched
Hardness, Rockwell M
Shear Modulus
Compressive Modulus
Hardness, Shore D
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 11 GPa1.6 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.38
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Melting Temperature (Tm)
Glass Transition (Tg)
Water Absorption (24 h)
Same in both: Water Absorption (Saturation) 0.1%
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Specific Heat Capacity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Min Service Temperature
Heat Deflection Temp. @ 0.45 MPa
Heat Deflection Temp. @ 1.8 MPa
Max Service Temperature (short-term)
Same in both: Max Service Temperature (continuous) 220°C428 °F · Limiting Oxygen Index 40%
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Dielectric Strength
Dielectric Constant (1 MHz)
Dissipation Factor (1 MHz)
Same in both: Electrical Resistivity 1×10¹³ Ω·m3.94×10²⁰ µΩ·in · Volume Resistivity 1×10¹⁵ Ω·cm · Surface Resistivity 1×10¹⁵ Ω · Comparative Tracking Index (CTI) 200 V
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Corrosion Resistance 92 / 100 · UV / Weathering Resistance 45 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Polishability
Mold Shrinkage
Melt Flow Rate
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 0.2 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 | LCP-MF | LCP Type I |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
LCP-MF vs LCP Type I — frequently asked
Is LCP Type I stronger than LCP-MF?
Yes. LCP Type I has a typical tensile strength of 135 MPa (19.6 ksi) against 115 MPa (16.7 ksi) for LCP-MF — about 17% more.
Which is cheaper, LCP-MF or LCP Type I?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which is easier to machine, LCP-MF or LCP Type I?
LCP Type I. Its machinability rates good (62/100) against fair (45/100) for LCP-MF; for welding the order is LCP-MF first (poor, 25/100) then LCP Type I (poor, 20/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in LCP-MF and LCP Type I 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.