TPC (COPE/TPEE) BIO vs TPC (COPE/TPEE) GF30
Polymer · TPC (COPE/TPEE) grade comparison
TPC (COPE/TPEE) BIO and TPC (COPE/TPEE) GF30 are two grades of the same polymer grade, TPC (COPE/TPEE): BIO (partially bio-based TPC) versus GF30 (30 % glass-fiber reinforced TPC). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. TPC (COPE/TPEE) GF30 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 18 MPa (2.61 ksi) against 15 MPa (2.18 ksi) for TPC (COPE/TPEE) BIO, about 20% more; tensile strength follows at 68 MPa (9.86 ksi) vs 36 MPa (5.22 ksi). In exchange, TPC (COPE/TPEE) BIO is the more ductile: elongation 500% versus 8% for TPC (COPE/TPEE) GF30, and TPC (COPE/TPEE) GF30 is harder (78 Shore D vs 50 Shore D). TPC (COPE/TPEE) BIO is lighter (1.2 g/cm³ vs 1.45 g/cm³ for TPC (COPE/TPEE) GF30) and TPC (COPE/TPEE) GF30 is stiffer (3.2 GPa vs 0.15 GPa). On the shop floor, TPC (COPE/TPEE) BIO welds better (excellent vs very good).
TPC (COPE/TPEE) BIOChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when weight is the constraint.
TPC (COPE/TPEE) GF30Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part sees heat.
TPC (COPE/TPEE) BIO vs TPC (COPE/TPEE) GF30: 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.
TPC (COPE/TPEE) BIOTPC (COPE/TPEE) GF30
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Flexural Modulus
Izod Impact, Notched
Hardness, Shore A
Hardness, Shore D
Tear Strength
Compression Set (22 h, 70 °C)
Same in both: Shear Modulus 0.07 GPa0.01 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.45
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Melting Temperature (Tm)
Same in both: Glass Transition (Tg) -50°C-58 °F · Water Absorption (24 h) 0.6% · Water Absorption (Saturation) 2.5%
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Heat Deflection Temp. @ 0.45 MPa
Heat Deflection Temp. @ 1.8 MPa
Vicat Softening Point (B50)
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 1,900 J/kg·K0.45 BTU/lb·°F · Min Service Temperature -50°C-58 °F · Limiting Oxygen Index 21% · Max Service Temperature (short-term) 150°C302 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Resistivity 1×10¹¹ Ω·m3.94×10¹⁸ µΩ·in · Dielectric Strength 25 kV/mm635 V/mil · Dielectric Constant (1 MHz) 4 · Dissipation Factor (1 MHz) 0.02 · Volume Resistivity 1×10¹³ Ω·cm · Surface Resistivity 1×10¹⁴ Ω · Comparative Tracking Index (CTI) 600 V
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: UV / Weathering Resistance 40 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Mold Shrinkage
Melt Flow Rate
Same in both: Polishability 40 / 100 · Processing Melt Temperature (typ.) 230°C446 °F · Mold Temperature (typ.) 40°C104 °F
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Typical Recycled Content
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 115 MJ/kg49,441 BTU/lb · Embodied Water 250 L/kg30 gal/lb
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.
TPC (COPE/TPEE) BIO vs TPC (COPE/TPEE) GF30 — frequently asked
Is TPC (COPE/TPEE) GF30 stronger than TPC (COPE/TPEE) BIO?
Yes. TPC (COPE/TPEE) GF30 has a typical yield strength of 18 MPa (2.61 ksi) against 15 MPa (2.18 ksi) for TPC (COPE/TPEE) BIO — about 20% more. Tensile strength is 68 MPa (9.86 ksi) vs 36 MPa (5.22 ksi).
Which grade does FabDigit quote by default, BIO or GF30?
55D is the default TPC (COPE/TPEE) condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither BIO nor GF30). The other condition is available on request or by drawing note — specify it in the material field or the part notes and the quote is priced for it.
Which welds better, TPC (COPE/TPEE) BIO or TPC (COPE/TPEE) GF30?
TPC (COPE/TPEE) BIO. Its weldability rates excellent (85/100) against very good (72/100) for TPC (COPE/TPEE) GF30.
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Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in TPC (COPE/TPEE) BIO and TPC (COPE/TPEE) GF30 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.