PA9T GF33 vs PA9T NEAT
Polymer · PA9T grade comparison
PA9T GF33 and PA9T NEAT are two grades of the same polymer grade, PA9T: GF33 (GF30–33) versus NEAT (unfilled / Natural). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. PA9T GF33 is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 195 MPa (28.3 ksi) against 85 MPa (12.3 ksi) for PA9T NEAT, about 129% more. In exchange, PA9T NEAT is the more ductile: elongation 60% versus 2.5% for PA9T GF33. PA9T NEAT is lighter (1.14 g/cm³ vs 1.46 g/cm³ for PA9T GF33) and PA9T GF33 is stiffer (10 GPa vs 2.4 GPa). On the shop floor, PA9T NEAT machines more easily (good vs fair).
PA9T GF33Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part sees heat.
PA9T NEATChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when weight is the constraint.
PA9T GF33 vs PA9T NEAT: 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: Poisson's Ratio 0.4 · Yield Strength (0.2% offset) 80 MPa11.6 ksi · Compressive Strength 85 MPa12.3 ksi · Shear Strength 55 MPa8 ksi · Hardness, Shore D 80 Shore D · Hardness, Rockwell R 120 HRR
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
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 · Limiting Oxygen Index 24% · 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).
Same in both: Corrosion Resistance 82 / 100 · UV / Weathering Resistance 35 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Mold Shrinkage
Same in both: Weldability 55 / 100 · Formability (cold) 40 / 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 NEAT — frequently asked
Is PA9T GF33 stronger than PA9T NEAT?
Yes. PA9T GF33 has a typical tensile strength of 195 MPa (28.3 ksi) against 85 MPa (12.3 ksi) for PA9T NEAT — about 129% more.
Which grade does FabDigit quote by default, GF33 or NEAT?
NEAT is the default PA9T condition in the FabDigit quote flow. 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 NEAT?
PA9T NEAT. Its machinability rates good (62/100) 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 NEAT 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.