LCP Type III CF30 vs LCP Type III GF15
Polymer · LCP Type III grade comparison
LCP Type III CF30 and LCP Type III GF15 are two grades of the same polymer grade, LCP Type III: CF30 (30 % carbon-fibre reinforced) versus GF15 (15 % glass-fibre reinforced). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. LCP Type III CF30 is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 175 MPa (25.4 ksi) against 155 MPa (22.5 ksi) for LCP Type III GF15, about 13% more. In exchange, LCP Type III GF15 is the more ductile: elongation 2.5% versus 1.3% for LCP Type III CF30. LCP Type III CF30 is stiffer (24 GPa vs 10 GPa) and LCP Type III CF30 conducts heat better (1 W/m·K vs 0.3 W/m·K). On the shop floor, LCP Type III GF15 machines more easily (48 vs 38 out of 100).
LCP Type III CF30Choose it when strength drives the design.
LCP Type III GF15Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part is machined in volume.
LCP Type III CF30 vs LCP Type III GF15: 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.
LCP Type III CF30LCP Type III GF15
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Elongation at Break
Flexural Strength
Flexural Modulus
Izod Impact, Notched
Same in both: Shear Modulus 1.2 GPa0.17 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.36 · Compressive Strength 65 MPa9.4 ksi · Shear Strength 55 MPa8 ksi · Hardness, Shore D 88 Shore D · Hardness, Rockwell M 72 HRM
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Same in both: Melting Temperature (Tm) 285°C545 °F · Glass Transition (Tg) 105°C221 °F · 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
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Heat Deflection Temp. @ 1.8 MPa
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 1,200 J/kg·K0.29 BTU/lb·°F · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 170°C338 °F · Min Service Temperature -50°C-58 °F · Heat Deflection Temp. @ 0.45 MPa 225°C437 °F · Limiting Oxygen Index 38% · Max Service Temperature (short-term) 230°C446 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Volume Resistivity
Same in both: Electrical Resistivity 1×10¹³ Ω·m3.94×10²⁰ µΩ·in · Dielectric Strength 35 kV/mm889 V/mil · Dielectric Constant (1 MHz) 3.4 · Dissipation Factor (1 MHz) 0.004 · 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
Mold Shrinkage
Same in both: Weldability 30 / 100 · Formability (cold) 20 / 100 · Polishability 40 / 100 · Melt Flow Rate 40 g/10 min · Processing Melt Temperature (typ.) 310°C590 °F · Mold Temperature (typ.) 90°C194 °F
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 180 MJ/kg77,386 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 8.5 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 300 L/kg35.9 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 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.
LCP Type III CF30 vs LCP Type III GF15 — frequently asked
Is LCP Type III CF30 stronger than LCP Type III GF15?
Yes. LCP Type III CF30 has a typical tensile strength of 175 MPa (25.4 ksi) against 155 MPa (22.5 ksi) for LCP Type III GF15 — about 13% more.
Which grade does FabDigit quote by default, CF30 or GF15?
Specify the condition in the material field or the drawing note; FabDigit prices the quote for the state you call out.
Which is easier to machine, LCP Type III CF30 or LCP Type III GF15?
LCP Type III GF15, by a small margin. Both rate fair for machinability — 48/100 against 38/100 for LCP Type III CF30.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in LCP Type III CF30 and LCP Type III GF15 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.