XPS 300 vs XPS 700
Polymer · grade comparison
XPS 300 and XPS 700 are both polymer grades. XPS 700 is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 0.65 MPa (0.0943 ksi) against 0.45 MPa (0.0653 ksi) for XPS 300, about 44% more. XPS 300 is lighter (0.04 g/cm³ vs 0.05 g/cm³ for XPS 700) and XPS 700 is stiffer (0.03 GPa vs 0.02 GPa). On the shop floor, XPS 700 forms better (poor vs not recommended).
XPS 300Choose it when weight is the constraint.
XPS 700Choose it when strength drives the design.
XPS 300 vs XPS 700: 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)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Compressive Strength
Compressive Modulus
Flexural Strength
Flexural Modulus
Shear Strength
Same in both: Elongation at Break 3%
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Water Absorption (Saturation)
Same in both: Glass Transition (Tg) 100°C212 °F · Water Absorption (24 h) 0.2%
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Specific Heat Capacity
Vicat Softening Point (B50)
Limiting Oxygen Index
Same in both: Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 70 µm/m·K38.9 µin/in·°F · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 75°C167 °F · Min Service Temperature -50°C-58 °F · Max Service Temperature (short-term) 85°C185 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Dielectric Constant (1 MHz)
Dissipation Factor (1 MHz)
Same in both: Electrical Resistivity 1×10¹⁴ Ω·m3.94×10²¹ µΩ·in · Volume Resistivity 1×10¹⁶ Ω·cm
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: UV / Weathering Resistance 15 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Processing Melt Temperature (typ.)
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 100 MJ/kg42,992 BTU/lb · Typical Recycled Content 15%
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Thermal Diffusivity
Same in both: 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 | XPS 300 | XPS 700 |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$ Standard | $$ Standard |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
XPS 300 vs XPS 700 — frequently asked
Is XPS 700 stronger than XPS 300?
Yes. XPS 700 has a typical tensile strength of 0.65 MPa (0.0943 ksi) against 0.45 MPa (0.0653 ksi) for XPS 300 — about 44% more.
Which is cheaper, XPS 300 or XPS 700?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$, standard); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which welds better, XPS 300 or XPS 700?
XPS 700. Its weldability rates poor (20/100) against poor (15/100) for XPS 300.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in XPS 300 and XPS 700 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.