LCP Type I vs Xydar
Polymer · grade comparison
LCP Type I and Xydar are both polymer grades. Xydar is stiffer (12 GPa vs 11 GPa) and Xydar runs hotter in service (240°C vs 220°C continuous).
XydarChoose it when the part sees heat.
LCP Type I vs Xydar: 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)
Compressive Modulus
Flexural Strength
Flexural Modulus
Shear Strength
Izod Impact, Notched
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Same in both: Elongation at Break 2.5% · Compressive Strength 65 MPa9.4 ksi · Hardness, Shore D 88 Shore D · Hardness, Rockwell M 75 HRM
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
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Heat Deflection Temp. @ 0.45 MPa
Limiting Oxygen Index
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 1,150 J/kg·K0.27 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 8 µm/m·K4.4 µin/in·°F · Min Service Temperature -100°C-148 °F · Heat Deflection Temp. @ 1.8 MPa 240°C464 °F · Max Service Temperature (short-term) 300°C572 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Dielectric Constant (1 MHz)
Dissipation Factor (1 MHz)
Same in both: Electrical Resistivity 1×10¹³ Ω·m3.94×10²⁰ µΩ·in · Dielectric Strength 35 kV/mm889 V/mil · 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).
UV / Weathering Resistance
Same in both: Corrosion Resistance 92 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Weldability
Polishability
Mold Shrinkage
Processing Melt Temperature (typ.)
Same in both: Formability (cold) 20 / 100 · Mold Temperature (typ.) 120°C248 °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)
Thermal Diffusivity
Same in both: 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 Type I | Xydar |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
LCP Type I vs Xydar — frequently asked
What is the difference between LCP Type I and Xydar?
LCP Type I and Xydar are both polymer grades. Xydar is stiffer (12 GPa vs 11 GPa) and Xydar runs hotter in service (240°C vs 220°C continuous).
Which is cheaper, LCP Type I or Xydar?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which is easier to machine, LCP Type I or Xydar?
LCP Type I, by a small margin. Both rate good for machinability — 62/100 against 55/100 for Xydar; for welding the order is Xydar 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 Type I and Xydar 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.