PA610 GF15 vs PA610 GF30
Polymer · PA610 grade comparison
PA610 GF15 and PA610 GF30 are two grades of the same polymer grade, PA610: GF15 (15 % glass-fiber reinforced) versus GF30 (30–33 % glass-fiber reinforced). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. PA610 GF30 is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 140 MPa (20.3 ksi) against 100 MPa (14.5 ksi) for PA610 GF15, about 40% more. In exchange, PA610 GF15 is the more ductile: elongation 6% versus 3% for PA610 GF30. PA610 GF15 is lighter (1.19 g/cm³ vs 1.31 g/cm³ for PA610 GF30) and PA610 GF30 is stiffer (7.5 GPa vs 4.5 GPa). On the shop floor, PA610 GF15 machines more easily (good vs fair).
PA610 GF15Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when weight is the constraint.
PA610 GF30Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part sees heat.
PA610 GF15 vs PA610 GF30: 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 Strength
Flexural Modulus
Izod Impact, Notched
Hardness, Rockwell M
Same in both: Shear Modulus 0.75 GPa0.11 Msi · Bulk Modulus 4 GPa0.51 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.4 · Yield Strength (0.2% offset) 58 MPa8.4 ksi · Compressive Strength 70 MPa10.2 ksi · Compressive Modulus 1.9 GPa0.28 Msi · Shear Strength 45 MPa6.5 ksi · Hardness, Shore D 78 Shore D · Hardness, Rockwell R 111 HRR
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Water Absorption (24 h)
Water Absorption (Saturation)
Same in both: Melting Temperature (Tm) 222°C432 °F · Glass Transition (Tg) 50°C122 °F · Refractive Index 1.53
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Heat Deflection Temp. @ 0.45 MPa
Heat Deflection Temp. @ 1.8 MPa
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 1,700 J/kg·K0.41 BTU/lb·°F · Min Service Temperature -40°C-40 °F · Vicat Softening Point (B50) 200°C392 °F · Limiting Oxygen Index 25% · Max Service Temperature (short-term) 150°C302 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Resistivity 1×10¹³ Ω·m3.94×10²⁰ µΩ·in · Dielectric Strength 22 kV/mm559 V/mil · Dielectric Constant (1 MHz) 3.4 · Dissipation Factor (1 MHz) 0.025 · Volume Resistivity 1×10¹⁵ Ω·cm · Surface Resistivity 1×10¹³ Ω · Comparative Tracking Index (CTI) 600 V
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Corrosion Resistance 70 / 100 · UV / Weathering Resistance 35 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Mold Shrinkage
Same in both: Polishability 65 / 100 · Processing Melt Temperature (typ.) 260°C500 °F · Mold Temperature (typ.) 60°C140 °F
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 130 MJ/kg55,890 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 7 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 450 L/kg53.9 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.
PA610 GF15 vs PA610 GF30 — frequently asked
Is PA610 GF30 stronger than PA610 GF15?
Yes. PA610 GF30 has a typical tensile strength of 140 MPa (20.3 ksi) against 100 MPa (14.5 ksi) for PA610 GF15 — about 40% more.
Which grade does FabDigit quote by default, GF15 or GF30?
UF-DAM is the default PA610 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither GF15 nor GF30). The other condition is available on request or by drawing note — specify it in the material field or the part notes and the quote is priced for it.
Which is easier to machine, PA610 GF15 or PA610 GF30?
PA610 GF15. Its machinability rates good (60/100) against fair (50/100) for PA610 GF30; for welding the order is PA610 GF15 first (good, 60/100) then PA610 GF30 (good, 55/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in PA610 GF15 and PA610 GF30 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.