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PETG vs Formlabs White

Polymer · grade comparison

PETG and White are both polymer grades, both multipurpose plastic.

PETG vs White: properties

PETGWhite

Properties

Tensile strength

50 MPa7.3 ksi
65 MPa9.4 ksi

Elongation at break

120%
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Elastic modulus (Young's)

2 GPa0.3 Msi
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Density

1.27 g/cm³0.05 lb/in³
1.18 g/cm³0.04 lb/in³

Max service temp

63°C145 °F
75°C167 °F

Thermal conductivity

0.2 W/m·K
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Machinability

65 / 100
40 / 100

Weldability

80 / 100
5 / 100

Formability

88 / 100
5 / 100

Same in both: Yield strength 50 MPa7.3 ksi · Electrical conductivity 0 % IACS

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.

0.1110100123Density (g/cm³)Yield strength (MPa) — log scalePETGFormlabs White

Manufacturing and finishing

CapabilityPETGWhite
CNC machiningYes—
Sheet metalYes—
Default conditionUnfilled—
Relative cost$ Budget$ Budget
Min. machined wall0.5 mm—
Best machined surfaceRa 0.8 µm—

Both are offered for Injection molding and 3D printing. Both take the same 12 finishes: Chrome Plating (Plastic), Conductive Coating, Dyeing (Nylon), EMI Shielding Coating, Painting, Primer Coating, Soft Touch Coating, Spray Painting, Tinted Coating, UV Coating, Vacuum Metallization, Waterproof Coating.

PETG vs White — frequently asked

What is the difference between PETG and White?

PETG and White are both polymer grades, both multipurpose plastic.

Which is cheaper, PETG or White?

Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($, budget); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.

Ready to make it?

Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in PETG and White 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.