MXD6 vs Nylon 6 CF
Polymer · grade comparison
MXD6 and PA6-CF are both polymer grades, both high strength plastic.
MXD6 vs PA6-CF: 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.
Properties
Yield strength
Tensile strength
Elongation at break
Elastic modulus (Young's)
Density
Max service temp
Thermal conductivity
Weldability
Formability
Same in both: Electrical conductivity 0 % IACS · Machinability 40 / 100
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 | MXD6 | PA6-CF |
|---|---|---|
| Injection molding | Yes | — |
| 3D printing | — | Yes |
| Default condition | GF30 | — |
| Relative cost | $$ Standard | $$ Standard |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
| Chrome Plating (Plastic) | Yes | — |
| Conductive Coating | — | Yes |
| Dyeing (Nylon) | — | Yes |
| Painting | — | Yes |
| Primer Coating | — | Yes |
| Spray Painting | Yes | — |
| Tinted Coating | — | Yes |
| Vacuum Metallization | — | Yes |
| Waterproof Coating | — | Yes |
They share 3 finishes: EMI Shielding Coating, Soft Touch Coating, UV Coating.
MXD6 vs PA6-CF — frequently asked
What is the difference between MXD6 and PA6-CF?
MXD6 and PA6-CF are both polymer grades, both high strength plastic.
Which is cheaper, MXD6 or PA6-CF?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$, standard); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in MXD6 and PA6-CF 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.