[DeTomaso] Lexan?

[Tomas Gunnarsson]

Well, Goran writes that his box is made from Lexan. I can only assume that
Goran has found Lexan superior to plexi for one reason or the other. I have
in the past dealt with parts made from plexi that was drilled and tapped.
This was in a stationary application (standoffs and mounts for high voltage
electrical components) which is more gentle on the material. I would not
consider tapping plexi in an automotive application. From the pictures it
looks like Goran has at least avoided tapping into the edges of the plastic
and instead used L-profiles at the edges of the flat clear sections. I hope
Goran can fill in the details himself.

Tomas

-----Original Message-----
From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com
[mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com]On Behalf Of Will Demelo
Sent: den 7 december 2010 20:19
To: detomaso at realbig.com
Subject: [DeTomaso] Lexan?


Hey Guys.
I want to build a plexiglass intake box for my IR system. I want to
duplicate what Goran has done to his. He hasn't got back to me.

http://www.hemipanter.se

Picture of box about 20% way down.

What type of plexi-glass should I use? Or should it be lexan? There will be
heat and vibration, of coarse, so what is the best material? I'm thinking
3/8" thick? Can I drill and tap or will the vibration cause cracks
eventually?
Will
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