PC-Medical vs PC-MF
Polymer · grade comparison
PC-Medical and PC-MF are both polymer grades. PC-Medical is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 68 MPa (9.86 ksi) against 62 MPa (8.99 ksi) for PC-MF, about 10% more. PC-Medical is the more ductile: elongation 115% versus 10% for PC-MF. PC-Medical is lighter (1.2 g/cm³ vs 1.35 g/cm³ for PC-MF) and PC-MF is stiffer (3.8 GPa vs 2.4 GPa). On the shop floor, PC-Medical welds better (very good vs good) and PC-MF sits in a lower cost tier (standard, $$) than PC-Medical (premium, $$$).
PC-MedicalChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
PC-MFChoose it when cost is the deciding factor.
PC-Medical vs PC-MF: 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
Shear Modulus
Bulk Modulus
Poisson's Ratio
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Compressive Strength
Compressive Modulus
Flexural Strength
Flexural Modulus
Shear Strength
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Izod Impact, Notched
Hardness, Shore D
Hardness, Rockwell M
Same in both: Hardness, Rockwell R 120 HRR
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Refractive Index
Light Transmission
Same in both: Glass Transition (Tg) 147°C297 °F · Water Absorption (24 h) 0.15% · Water Absorption (Saturation) 0.35%
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Specific Heat Capacity
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
Max Service Temperature (short-term)
Same in both: Min Service Temperature -40°C-40 °F · Vicat Softening Point (B50) 146°C295 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Resistivity
Dielectric Strength
Dielectric Constant (1 MHz)
Dissipation Factor (1 MHz)
Volume Resistivity
Same in both: Surface Resistivity 1×10¹⁵ Ω · Comparative Tracking Index (CTI) 250 V
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
UV / Weathering Resistance
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Polishability
Mold Shrinkage
Processing Melt Temperature (typ.)
Mold Temperature (typ.)
Same in both: Melt Flow Rate 10 g/10 min
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Typical Recycled Content
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Modulus of Resilience
Thermal Diffusivity
Same in both: Thermal Shock Resistance Index 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.
Manufacturing and finishing
| Capability | PC-Medical | PC-MF |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$ Premium | $$ Standard |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
PC-Medical vs PC-MF — frequently asked
Is PC-Medical stronger than PC-MF?
Yes. PC-Medical has a typical tensile strength of 68 MPa (9.86 ksi) against 62 MPa (8.99 ksi) for PC-MF — about 10% more.
Which is cheaper, PC-Medical or PC-MF?
PC-MF is the lower-cost material: it sits in the standard tier ($$) while PC-Medical is premium ($$$). Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Which welds better, PC-Medical or PC-MF?
PC-Medical. Its weldability rates very good (75/100) against good (65/100) for PC-MF.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in PC-Medical and PC-MF 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.