TangoBlackPlus vs VeroBlackPlus
Polymer · grade comparison
TangoBlackPlus and VeroBlackPlus are both polymer grades. VeroBlackPlus is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 55 MPa (7.98 ksi) against 1 MPa (0.16 ksi) for TangoBlackPlus, about 50 times as much. In exchange, TangoBlackPlus is the more ductile: elongation 195% versus 17% for VeroBlackPlus. TangoBlackPlus is lighter (1.13 g/cm³ vs 1.18 g/cm³ for VeroBlackPlus) and VeroBlackPlus is stiffer (2.5 GPa vs 0 GPa). On the shop floor, VeroBlackPlus machines more easily (good vs not recommended).
TangoBlackPlusChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when weight is the constraint.
VeroBlackPlusChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is machined in volume.
TangoBlackPlus vs VeroBlackPlus: 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
Poisson's Ratio
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Elongation at Break
Hardness, Shore A
Tear Strength
Compression Set (22 h, 70 °C)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Compressive Strength
Flexural Strength
Flexural Modulus
Shear Strength
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Izod Impact, Notched
Hardness, Shore D
Hardness, Rockwell M
Hardness, Rockwell R
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Glass Transition (Tg)
Water Absorption (24 h)
Water Absorption (Saturation)
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Specific Heat Capacity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Min Service Temperature
Heat Deflection Temp. @ 0.45 MPa
Heat Deflection Temp. @ 1.8 MPa
Vicat Softening Point (B50)
Max Service Temperature (short-term)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 0.2 W/m·K0.12 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Limiting Oxygen Index 19%
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Volume Resistivity
Same in both: Electrical Resistivity 1×10¹² Ω·m3.94×10¹⁹ µΩ·in
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
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Typical Recycled Content
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
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 | TangoBlackPlus | VeroBlackPlus |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
TangoBlackPlus vs VeroBlackPlus — frequently asked
Is VeroBlackPlus stronger than TangoBlackPlus?
Yes. VeroBlackPlus has a typical tensile strength of 55 MPa (7.98 ksi) against 1 MPa (0.16 ksi) for TangoBlackPlus — about 50 times as much.
Which is cheaper, TangoBlackPlus or VeroBlackPlus?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which is easier to machine, TangoBlackPlus or VeroBlackPlus?
VeroBlackPlus. Its machinability rates good (55/100) against not recommended (10/100) for TangoBlackPlus; for welding the order is VeroBlackPlus first (not recommended, 10/100) then TangoBlackPlus (not recommended, 5/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in TangoBlackPlus and VeroBlackPlus 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.