[DeTomaso] Lexan?

[thells]

Here's a quick comparison between polycarbonate and acrylic materials:

http://control.hydrosight.com/technology/polycarbonate_vs_acrylic.php


Dan


-----Original Message-----
>From: Tomas Gunnarsson <guson at home.se>
>Sent: Dec 7, 2010 12:45 PM
>To: Will Demelo <wdemelo at cogeco.ca>, detomaso at realbig.com
>Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Lexan?
>
>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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