• Temperature
  When it comes to high-heat applications, ULTEM 1010 has a Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) of 216oC (412o F), but ULTEM 9085 only has an HDT of 153oC (307o F).

• Strength
  The FDM material family’s strongest material is really ULTEM 1010. In the XZ orientation, ULTEM 1010 has a tensile strength value of 9,300 psi while ULTEM 9085 has a rating of only 6,800 psi.

• Toughness & Flexibility
  Panels, tools, jigs, fittings, and clips are a few examples of applications that can need some regulated flexibility. ULTEM 9085 is the ideal material to use when a strong, resilient material with some ductility is required. When it’s required for your design, its lower flexural strength of 16,200 psi makes it slightly more forgiving than ULTEM 1010.

• Chemical Resistance
  While both materials have the potential to withstand chemicals, ULTEM 1010 is the better option because it can withstand a wider range of substances.

• Thermal Expansion
  In comparison to ULTEM 9085, ULTEM 1010 has a lower thermal expansion value. A material with the lowest coefficient of thermal expansion, for instance, is required for tooling applications, while still taking into account dimensional stability over a wide temperature range. The Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE) of various materials has been compared below.