Translucent/transparent higher strength plastic?
Translucent/transparent higher strength plastic?
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I'm looking for a translucent/transparent plastic that mimics either a low carbon steel (1010, 1018, etc) or stainless steel (301 or 304) in terms of mechanical properties. It will be part of a mechanical joint; therefore, yield strength is probably the most important factor. It will be subject to a static load and will not be subject to impact.
The part design is relativley small (1"x2") and thin (0.035-0.063").
The part design is relativley small (1"x2") and thin (0.035-0.063").





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I don't think stiffness will be required as long as the material won't yield under load.
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Many plastics degrade when exposed to UV, so even if you find something sufficiently strong initially, it may not stay strong.
Sounds like you need unobtainium.
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RE: Translucent/transparent higher strength plastic?
Never actually seen or used it though, because it is such a speciality and expensive plastic. It is being described as amber and opaque, difficult to process and as very much resistant to radiation...!
A company like ERTA also supplies it in shapes like rods & plates (if to be machined).
Are you indeed allowed to increase the thickness of your part? Is cost an important factor? Do you think about machining the part, or will it be moulded?
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I don't know how important cost is at this point as it is in a concept phase.
Molding would be preferred, but machining would be entertained.