PC/ASA GF10 vs PC/ASA LG
Polymer · PC/ASA grade comparison
PC/ASA GF10 and PC/ASA LG are two grades of the same polymer grade, PC/ASA: GF10 (10% glass-fiber reinforced) versus LG (low-gloss / matte grade). 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 49 MPa (7.11 ksi) for PC/ASA LG, about 39% more; tensile strength follows at 70 MPa (10.2 ksi) vs 50 MPa (7.25 ksi). In exchange, PC/ASA LG is the more ductile: elongation 45% versus 5% for PC/ASA GF10, and PC/ASA GF10 is harder (84 Shore D vs 78 Shore D). PC/ASA LG is lighter (1.15 g/cm³ vs 1.22 g/cm³ for PC/ASA GF10) and PC/ASA GF10 is stiffer (3.5 GPa vs 2.3 GPa). On the shop floor, PC/ASA LG welds better (good vs fair).
PC/ASA GF10Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part sees heat.
PC/ASA LGChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when weight is the constraint.
PC/ASA GF10 vs PC/ASA LG: 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 LG — frequently asked
Is PC/ASA GF10 stronger than PC/ASA LG?
Yes. PC/ASA GF10 has a typical yield strength of 68 MPa (9.86 ksi) against 49 MPa (7.11 ksi) for PC/ASA LG — about 39% more. Tensile strength is 70 MPa (10.2 ksi) vs 50 MPa (7.25 ksi).
Which grade does FabDigit quote by default, GF10 or LG?
UNF is the default PC/ASA condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither GF10 nor LG). 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 LG?
PC/ASA LG, by a small margin. Both rate good for machinability — 65/100 against 58/100 for PC/ASA GF10; for welding the order is PC/ASA LG first (good, 58/100) 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 LG 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.