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Plastic type alternative?

Plastic type alternative?

Plastic type alternative?

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Hi,

I need an alternative to plyboard (thickness of  8 mm) that has the same strength characteristics, which can withstand prolonged mild heat, has the ability to be machined to tolerances of  +/- 1 mm, possibly coloured, possibly a recycled material and able to continually support a weight of approximately  18 kg between to sheets of dimensions; height 260 mm by width 270, thickness unimportant.

Thanks for your time

RE: Plastic type alternative?

How hot is mild.

Can it tolerate any permanent deflection and increasing deflection over time.

I would think most plastics could do it if made thick enough or ribbed deep enough.

A lot depends on how it is supported.

A lot depends on numbers.

Maybe glass filled nylon or glass filled polyester or if numbers small, FRP.

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RE: Plastic type alternative?

How many do you need? Are you going to buy sheet stock? Plywood is cheaper for a given strength than plastic. What is your goal? price? durability? color? What is wrong with the performance of plywood?

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