ABS, Aluminium 6061, Polycarbonate, POM and Polypropylene differ significantly in density, strength and stiffness — Aluminium 6061 offers the highest strength-to-weight, while ABS and PP are light, low-cost thermoplastics.
| Material | Density (g/cm³) | Yield (MPa) | Modulus (GPa) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABS | 1.04 | 43 | 2.3 |
| Aluminium 6061-T6 | 2.7 | 276 | 68.9 |
| Polycarbonate | 1.2 | 62 | 2.4 |
| Acetal POM | 1.41 | 70 | 3.1 |
| Polypropylene | 0.905 | 33 | 1.5 |
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Among common thermoplastics, POM and Polycarbonate offer high stiffness; for maximum strength-to-weight, aluminium alloys like 6061-T6 outperform plastics.
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