Tough 2000 vs Water-Washable Resin
Polymer · grade comparison
Tough 2000 and Water-Washable Resin are both polymer grades. Tough 2000 is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 50 MPa (7.25 ksi) against 42 MPa (6.09 ksi) for Water-Washable Resin, about 19% more. Tough 2000 is the more ductile: elongation 22% versus 8% for Water-Washable Resin. Tough 2000 is stiffer (2.4 GPa vs 2.2 GPa). On the shop floor, Tough 2000 sits in a lower cost tier (standard, $$) than Water-Washable Resin (high, $$$$).
Tough 2000Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
Tough 2000 vs Water-Washable Resin: 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.
Tough 2000Water-Washable Resin
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Poisson's Ratio
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Compressive Strength
Compressive Modulus
Flexural Strength
Flexural Modulus
Izod Impact, Notched
Hardness, Rockwell R
Same in both: Hardness, Shore D 80 Shore D
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Glass Transition (Tg)
Water Absorption (24 h)
Water Absorption (Saturation)
Same in both: Refractive Index 1.51
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Heat Deflection Temp. @ 0.45 MPa
Heat Deflection Temp. @ 1.8 MPa
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 1,500 J/kg·K0.36 BTU/lb·°F · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 50°C122 °F · Min Service Temperature -20°C-4 °F · Limiting Oxygen Index 19% · Max Service Temperature (short-term) 70°C158 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Dielectric Strength
Dielectric Constant (1 MHz)
Dissipation Factor (1 MHz)
Surface Resistivity
Same in both: Electrical Resistivity 1×10¹² Ω·m3.94×10¹⁹ µΩ·in · Volume Resistivity 1×10¹⁴ Ω·cm
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
UV / Weathering Resistance
Same in both: Corrosion Resistance 55 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Polishability
Mold Shrinkage
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 115 MJ/kg49,441 BTU/lb · Typical Recycled Content 0%
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Same in both: Thermal Diffusivity 0.1 mm²/s · 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 | Tough 2000 | Water-Washable Resin |
|---|---|---|
| Injection molding | Yes | — |
| 3D printing | Yes | — |
| Default condition | ABS-like | — |
| Relative cost | $$ Standard | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
| Chrome Plating (Plastic) | Yes | — |
| Conductive Coating | Yes | — |
| Dyeing (Nylon) | Yes | — |
| EMI Shielding Coating | Yes | — |
| Painting | Yes | — |
| Primer Coating | Yes | — |
| Soft Touch Coating | Yes | — |
| Spray Painting | Yes | — |
| Tinted Coating | Yes | — |
| UV Coating | Yes | — |
| Vacuum Metallization | Yes | — |
| Waterproof Coating | Yes | — |
Tough 2000 vs Water-Washable Resin — frequently asked
Is Tough 2000 stronger than Water-Washable Resin?
Yes. Tough 2000 has a typical tensile strength of 50 MPa (7.25 ksi) against 42 MPa (6.09 ksi) for Water-Washable Resin — about 19% more.
Which is cheaper, Tough 2000 or Water-Washable Resin?
Tough 2000 is the lower-cost material: it sits in the standard tier ($$) while Water-Washable Resin is high ($$$$). Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Which is easier to machine, Tough 2000 or Water-Washable Resin?
Tough 2000. Its machinability rates good (55/100) against fair (50/100) for Water-Washable Resin.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Tough 2000 and Water-Washable Resin 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.