PA9T GF33 vs PA9T IM
Polymer · PA9T grade comparison
PA9T GF33 and PA9T IM are two grades of the same polymer grade, PA9T: GF33 (GF30–33) versus IM (impact-modified / toughened). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. PA9T GF33 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 80 MPa (11.6 ksi) against 58 MPa (8.41 ksi) for PA9T IM, about 38% more; tensile strength follows at 195 MPa (28.3 ksi) vs 65 MPa (9.43 ksi). In exchange, PA9T IM is the more ductile: elongation 120% versus 2.5% for PA9T GF33, and PA9T GF33 is harder (80 Shore D vs 72 Shore D). PA9T IM is lighter (1.11 g/cm³ vs 1.46 g/cm³ for PA9T GF33) and PA9T GF33 is stiffer (10 GPa vs 1.8 GPa). On the shop floor, PA9T IM machines more easily (good vs fair).
PA9T GF33Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part sees heat.
PA9T IMChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when weight is the constraint.
PA9T GF33 vs PA9T IM: 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)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Compressive Strength
Flexural Strength
Flexural Modulus
Shear Strength
Izod Impact, Notched
Hardness, Shore D
Hardness, Rockwell M
Hardness, Rockwell R
Same in both: Poisson's Ratio 0.4
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Water Absorption (24 h)
Same in both: Melting Temperature (Tm) 265°C509 °F · Glass Transition (Tg) 125°C257 °F · Water Absorption (Saturation) 2.2%
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
Limiting Oxygen Index
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 1,500 J/kg·K0.36 BTU/lb·°F · Min Service Temperature -40°C-40 °F · Vicat Softening Point (B50) 240°C464 °F · Max Service Temperature (short-term) 270°C518 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Resistivity 1×10¹³ Ω·m3.94×10²⁰ µΩ·in · Dielectric Strength 25 kV/mm635 V/mil · Dielectric Constant (1 MHz) 3.4 · Dissipation Factor (1 MHz) 0.015 · Volume Resistivity 1×10¹⁵ Ω·cm · Surface Resistivity 1×10¹⁵ Ω · Comparative Tracking Index (CTI) 600 V
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: UV / Weathering Resistance 35 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Formability (cold)
Mold Shrinkage
Same in both: Weldability 55 / 100 · Polishability 55 / 100 · Processing Melt Temperature (typ.) 310°C590 °F · Mold Temperature (typ.) 140°C284 °F
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 135 MJ/kg58,040 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 8 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 250 L/kg30 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.
PA9T GF33 vs PA9T IM — frequently asked
Is PA9T GF33 stronger than PA9T IM?
Yes. PA9T GF33 has a typical yield strength of 80 MPa (11.6 ksi) against 58 MPa (8.41 ksi) for PA9T IM — about 38% more. Tensile strength is 195 MPa (28.3 ksi) vs 65 MPa (9.43 ksi).
Which grade does FabDigit quote by default, GF33 or IM?
NEAT is the default PA9T condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither GF33 nor IM). 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, PA9T GF33 or PA9T IM?
PA9T IM. Its machinability rates good (58/100) against fair (45/100) for PA9T GF33.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in PA9T GF33 and PA9T IM 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.