PA1010 vs PA6
Polymer · grade comparison
PA1010 and PA6 are both polymer grades. PA6 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 75 MPa (10.9 ksi) against 48 MPa (6.96 ksi) for PA1010, about 56% more; tensile strength follows at 80 MPa (11.6 ksi) vs 52 MPa (7.54 ksi). In exchange, PA1010 is the more ductile: elongation 180% versus 60% for PA6. PA1010 is lighter (1.05 g/cm³ vs 1.14 g/cm³ for PA6) and PA6 is stiffer (3 GPa vs 1.5 GPa). On the shop floor, PA1010 welds better (very good vs good) and PA6 sits in a lower cost tier (budget, $) than PA1010 (premium, $$$).
PA1010Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when weight is the constraint.
PA6Choose it when strength drives the design, or when cost is the deciding factor.
PA1010 vs PA6: 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
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Compressive Strength
Flexural Strength
Flexural Modulus
Shear Strength
Hardness, Shore D
Hardness, Rockwell R
Bulk Modulus
Compressive Modulus
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Hardness, Rockwell M
Same in both: Poisson's Ratio 0.39 · Izod Impact, Notched 55 J/m1 ft·lbf/in
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Melting Temperature (Tm)
Glass Transition (Tg)
Water Absorption (24 h)
Water Absorption (Saturation)
Refractive Index
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Min Service Temperature
Heat Deflection Temp. @ 0.45 MPa
Heat Deflection Temp. @ 1.8 MPa
Vicat Softening Point (B50)
Max Service Temperature (short-term)
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 1,700 J/kg·K0.41 BTU/lb·°F · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 90°C194 °F · Limiting Oxygen Index 24%
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Dielectric Strength
Dielectric Constant (1 MHz)
Same in both: Electrical Resistivity 1×10¹² Ω·m3.94×10¹⁹ µΩ·in · Dissipation Factor (1 MHz) 0.025 · Volume Resistivity 1×10¹⁴ Ω·cm · Surface Resistivity 1×10¹³ Ω · Comparative Tracking Index (CTI) 600 V
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: UV / Weathering Resistance 30 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Polishability
Mold Shrinkage
Processing Melt Temperature (typ.)
Mold Temperature (typ.)
Melt Flow Rate
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Typical Recycled Content
Embodied Water
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Modulus of Resilience
Same in both: Thermal Diffusivity 0.1 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 | PA1010 | PA6 |
|---|---|---|
| CNC machining | — | Yes |
| Sheet metal | — | Yes |
| Injection molding | — | Yes |
| Default condition | — | Unfilled |
| Relative cost | $$$ Premium | $ Budget |
| Min. machined wall | — | 0.5 mm |
| Best machined surface | — | Ra 0.8 µm |
| Chrome Plating (Plastic) | — | Yes |
| EMI Shielding Coating | — | Yes |
| Painting | — | Yes |
| Soft Touch Coating | — | Yes |
| Spray Painting | — | Yes |
| UV Coating | — | Yes |
PA1010 vs PA6 — frequently asked
Is PA6 stronger than PA1010?
Yes. PA6 has a typical yield strength of 75 MPa (10.9 ksi) against 48 MPa (6.96 ksi) for PA1010 — about 56% more. Tensile strength is 80 MPa (11.6 ksi) vs 52 MPa (7.54 ksi).
Which is cheaper, PA1010 or PA6?
PA6 is the lower-cost material: it sits in the budget tier ($) while PA1010 is premium ($$$). Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Which welds better, PA1010 or PA6?
PA1010. Its weldability rates very good (75/100) against good (62/100) for PA6.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in PA1010 and PA6 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.