PI vs Stratasys PAEK VICTREX AM 200
Polymer · grade comparison
PI and VICTREX AM 200 are both polymer grades, both high performance plastic. On the shop floor, VICTREX AM 200 sits in a lower cost tier (high, $$$$) than PI (specialty, $$$$$).
VICTREX AM 200Choose it when cost is the deciding factor.
PI vs VICTREX AM 200: propertiesHow to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all polymer grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
How to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all polymer grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
Properties
Yield strength
Tensile strength
Elongation at break
Elastic modulus (Young's)
Density
Max service temp
Thermal conductivity
Machinability
Weldability
Formability
Same in both: Electrical conductivity 0 % IACS
Strength versus weight
Yield strength against density for every polymer grade in the FabDigit library; the compared grades are highlighted. Up and left is stronger for its weight.
Manufacturing and finishing
| Capability | PI | VICTREX AM 200 |
|---|---|---|
| CNC machining | Yes | — |
| Sheet metal | Yes | — |
| Injection molding | Yes | — |
| 3D printing | — | Yes |
| Default condition | Unfilled | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$$ Specialty | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | 0.5 mm | — |
| Best machined surface | Ra 0.8 µm | — |
| Chrome Plating (Plastic) | Yes | — |
| Conductive Coating | — | Yes |
| Dyeing (Nylon) | — | Yes |
| Primer Coating | — | Yes |
| Spray Painting | Yes | — |
| Tinted Coating | — | Yes |
| Vacuum Metallization | — | Yes |
| Waterproof Coating | — | Yes |
They share 4 finishes: EMI Shielding Coating, Painting, Soft Touch Coating, UV Coating.
PI vs VICTREX AM 200 — frequently asked
What is the difference between PI and VICTREX AM 200?
PI and VICTREX AM 200 are both polymer grades, both high performance plastic. On the shop floor, VICTREX AM 200 sits in a lower cost tier (high, $$$$) than PI (specialty, $$$$$).
Which is cheaper, PI or VICTREX AM 200?
VICTREX AM 200 is the lower-cost material: it sits in the high tier ($$$$) while PI is specialty ($$$$$). Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
When should I choose PI over VICTREX AM 200?
Pick VICTREX AM 200 when cost is the deciding factor.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in PI and VICTREX AM 200 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.