Tungsten Alloy W80Cu20 vs WVMA (Doped Non-Sag Tungsten)
Tungsten Alloy · grade comparison
Tungsten Alloy W80Cu20 and WVMA (Doped Non-Sag Tungsten) are both tungsten alloy grades. WVMA (Doped Non-Sag Tungsten) is the stronger of the two: yield strength 1,900 MPa (276 ksi) against 470 MPa (68.2 ksi) for W80Cu20, about 4.0 times as much; tensile strength follows at 2,200 MPa (319 ksi) vs 630 MPa (91.4 ksi). In exchange, W80Cu20 is the more ductile: elongation 3% versus 2.5% for WVMA (Doped Non-Sag Tungsten), and WVMA (Doped Non-Sag Tungsten) is harder (455 HB vs 205 HB). W80Cu20 is lighter (15.25 g/cm³ vs 19.3 g/cm³ for WVMA (Doped Non-Sag Tungsten)) and WVMA (Doped Non-Sag Tungsten) is stiffer (400 GPa vs 260 GPa). On the shop floor, W80Cu20 machines more easily (poor vs not recommended).
W80Cu20Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when weight is the constraint.
WVMA (Doped Non-Sag Tungsten)Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part sees heat.
W80Cu20 vs WVMA (Doped Non-Sag Tungsten): propertiesHow to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all tungsten alloy 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 tungsten alloy 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.
W80Cu20WVMA (Doped Non-Sag Tungsten)
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Shear Modulus
Bulk Modulus
Poisson's Ratio
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Reduction in Area
Compressive Strength
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Rockwell C
Hardness, Vickers
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Melting Point (Solidus)
Liquidus Temperature
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Specific Heat Capacity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Min Service Temperature
Latent Heat of Fusion
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)
Corrosion Resistance
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Brazeability / Solderability
Polishability
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Same in both: Typical Recycled Content 30%
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Modulus of Resilience
Thermal Diffusivity
Thermal Shock Resistance Index
Strength versus weight
Yield strength against density for every tungsten alloy grade in the FabDigit library; the compared grades are highlighted. Up and left is stronger for its weight.
Manufacturing and finishing
| Capability | W80Cu20 | WVMA (Doped Non-Sag Tungsten) |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
W80Cu20 vs WVMA (Doped Non-Sag Tungsten) — frequently asked
Is WVMA (Doped Non-Sag Tungsten) stronger than W80Cu20?
Yes. WVMA (Doped Non-Sag Tungsten) has a typical yield strength of 1,900 MPa (276 ksi) against 470 MPa (68.2 ksi) for W80Cu20 — about 4.0 times as much. Tensile strength is 2,200 MPa (319 ksi) vs 630 MPa (91.4 ksi).
Which is cheaper, W80Cu20 or WVMA (Doped Non-Sag Tungsten)?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which is easier to machine, W80Cu20 or WVMA (Doped Non-Sag Tungsten)?
W80Cu20. Its machinability rates poor (30/100) against not recommended (12/100) for WVMA (Doped Non-Sag Tungsten); for welding the order is WVMA (Doped Non-Sag Tungsten) first (poor, 15/100) then W80Cu20 (not recommended, 10/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in W80Cu20 and WVMA (Doped Non-Sag Tungsten) 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.