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Rigid 10K vs Somos WaterClear Ultra 10122

Polymer · grade comparison

Rigid 10K and WaterClear Ultra 10122 are both polymer grades.

Rigid 10K vs WaterClear Ultra 10122: properties

Rigid 10KWaterClear Ultra 10122

Properties

Yield strength

75 MPa10.9 ksi
50 MPa7.3 ksi

Tensile strength

75 MPa10.9 ksi
65 MPa9.4 ksi

Elongation at break

3%
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Elastic modulus (Young's)

6 GPa0.8 Msi
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Density

1.55 g/cm³0.06 lb/in³
1.18 g/cm³0.04 lb/in³

Max service temp

100°C212 °F
75°C167 °F

Thermal conductivity

0.3 W/m·K
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Weldability

3 / 100
5 / 100

Formability

3 / 100
5 / 100

Same in both: Electrical conductivity 0 % IACS · Machinability 40 / 100

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 scaleFormlabs Rigid 10KSomos WaterClear Ultra 10122

Manufacturing and finishing

CapabilityRigid 10KWaterClear Ultra 10122
Default conditionGlass Filled—
Relative cost$$$ Premium$$$ Premium
Min. machined wall——
Best machined surface——

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.

Rigid 10K vs WaterClear Ultra 10122 — frequently asked

What is the difference between Rigid 10K and WaterClear Ultra 10122?

Rigid 10K and WaterClear Ultra 10122 are both polymer grades.

Which is cheaper, Rigid 10K or WaterClear Ultra 10122?

Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$, premium); 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 Rigid 10K and WaterClear Ultra 10122 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.