PC/ASA GF10 vs PC/ASA GF30
Polymer · PC/ASA grade comparison
PC/ASA GF10 and PC/ASA GF30 are two grades of the same polymer grade, PC/ASA: GF10 (10% glass-fiber reinforced) versus GF30 (30% glass-fiber reinforced). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. PC/ASA GF10 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 68 MPa (9.86 ksi) against 54 MPa (7.83 ksi) for PC/ASA GF30, about 26% more. PC/ASA GF10 is the more ductile: elongation 5% versus 3% for PC/ASA GF30. PC/ASA GF10 is lighter (1.22 g/cm³ vs 1.37 g/cm³ for PC/ASA GF30) and PC/ASA GF30 is stiffer (7.3 GPa vs 3.5 GPa). On the shop floor, PC/ASA GF30 welds better (good vs fair).
PC/ASA GF10Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
PC/ASA GF30Choose it when it will be welded.
PC/ASA GF10 vs PC/ASA 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)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Compressive Strength
Flexural Strength
Flexural Modulus
Shear Strength
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Izod Impact, Notched
Hardness, Shore D
Hardness, Rockwell M
Hardness, Rockwell R
Same in both: Poisson's Ratio 0.38
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Same in both: Glass Transition (Tg) 120°C248 °F · Water Absorption (24 h) 0.2% · Water Absorption (Saturation) 0.6%
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
Vicat Softening Point (B50)
Limiting Oxygen Index
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 1,300 J/kg·K0.31 BTU/lb·°F · Min Service Temperature -40°C-40 °F · Max Service Temperature (short-term) 120°C248 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Resistivity
Same in both: Dielectric Strength 28 kV/mm711 V/mil · Dielectric Constant (1 MHz) 3 · Dissipation Factor (1 MHz) 0.009 · Volume Resistivity 1×10¹⁶ Ω·cm · Surface Resistivity 1×10¹⁶ Ω · Comparative Tracking Index (CTI) 250 V
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: UV / Weathering Resistance 88 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Mold Shrinkage
Melt Flow Rate
Same in both: Polishability 70 / 100 · Processing Melt Temperature (typ.) 260°C500 °F · Mold Temperature (typ.) 70°C158 °F
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 105 MJ/kg45,142 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 5.5 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.
PC/ASA GF10 vs PC/ASA GF30 — frequently asked
Is PC/ASA GF10 stronger than PC/ASA GF30?
Yes. PC/ASA GF10 has a typical yield strength of 68 MPa (9.86 ksi) against 54 MPa (7.83 ksi) for PC/ASA GF30 — about 26% more. Tensile strength is 70 MPa (10.2 ksi) vs 100 MPa (14.5 ksi).
Which grade does FabDigit quote by default, GF10 or GF30?
UNF is the default PC/ASA condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither GF10 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, PC/ASA GF10 or PC/ASA GF30?
PC/ASA GF10. Its machinability rates good (58/100) against fair (50/100) for PC/ASA GF30; for welding the order is PC/ASA GF30 first (good, 55/100) then PC/ASA GF10 (fair, 45/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in PC/ASA GF10 and PC/ASA 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.