PA12 EOS Alumide vs PA12 EOS PA 3200 GF
Polymer · PA12 grade comparison
EOS Alumide and EOS PA 3200 GF are two grades of the same polymer grade, PA12: EOS Alumide versus EOS PA 3200 GF. The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. EOS PA 3200 GF is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 51 MPa (7.4 ksi) against 48 MPa (6.96 ksi) for EOS Alumide, about 6% more. EOS PA 3200 GF is the more ductile: elongation 9% versus 4% for EOS Alumide, and EOS PA 3200 GF is harder (80 Shore D vs 76 Shore D). EOS PA 3200 GF is lighter (1.22 g/cm³ vs 1.36 g/cm³ for EOS Alumide) and EOS Alumide is stiffer (3.8 GPa vs 3.2 GPa).
EOS PA 3200 GFChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
EOS Alumide vs EOS PA 3200 GF: 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
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Elongation at Break
Flexural Modulus
Flexural Strength
Charpy Impact, Unnotched (ISO 179)
Charpy Impact, Notched (ISO 179)
Hardness, Shore D
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Melting Temperature (Tm)
Density
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Heat Deflection Temp. @ 1.8 MPa
Heat Deflection Temp. @ 0.45 MPa
Vicat Softening Point (B50)
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Dielectric Strength
Surface Resistivity
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.
EOS Alumide vs EOS PA 3200 GF — frequently asked
Is EOS PA 3200 GF stronger than EOS Alumide?
Yes. EOS PA 3200 GF has a typical tensile strength of 51 MPa (7.4 ksi) against 48 MPa (6.96 ksi) for EOS Alumide — about 6% more.
Which grade does FabDigit quote by default, EOS Alumide or EOS PA 3200 GF?
Specify the condition in the material field or the drawing note; FabDigit prices the quote for the state you call out.
When should I choose EOS Alumide over EOS PA 3200 GF?
Pick EOS PA 3200 GF when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in EOS Alumide and EOS PA 3200 GF 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.