PA6-CF vs Formlabs Rigid 10K
Polymer · grade comparison
PA6-CF and Rigid 10K are both polymer grades, both high strength plastic. On the shop floor, PA6-CF sits in a lower cost tier (standard, $$) than Rigid 10K (premium, $$$).
PA6-CFChoose it when cost is the deciding factor.
PA6-CF vs Rigid 10K: 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 | PA6-CF | Rigid 10K |
|---|---|---|
| Injection molding | — | Yes |
| Default condition | — | Glass Filled |
| Relative cost | $$ Standard | $$$ Premium |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
| Chrome Plating (Plastic) | — | Yes |
| Spray Painting | — | Yes |
Both are offered for 3D printing. They share 10 finishes: Conductive Coating, Dyeing (Nylon), EMI Shielding Coating, Painting, Primer Coating, Soft Touch Coating, Tinted Coating, UV Coating, Vacuum Metallization, Waterproof Coating.
PA6-CF vs Rigid 10K — frequently asked
What is the difference between PA6-CF and Rigid 10K?
PA6-CF and Rigid 10K are both polymer grades, both high strength plastic. On the shop floor, PA6-CF sits in a lower cost tier (standard, $$) than Rigid 10K (premium, $$$).
Which is cheaper, PA6-CF or Rigid 10K?
PA6-CF is the lower-cost material: it sits in the standard tier ($$) while Rigid 10K is premium ($$$). Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
When should I choose PA6-CF over Rigid 10K?
Pick PA6-CF when cost is the deciding factor.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in PA6-CF and Rigid 10K 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.