Help on material selection
Help on material selection
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Hello all,
I am look for a kind of plastics material that is strong, hard, and light. Garolite G10/FR4 is strong and hard but a bit heavier for my project. I appreicate if someone would like to recommend me a kind of plastics that is stong, hard, but lighter. Thanks in advance.
Cindy
I am look for a kind of plastics material that is strong, hard, and light. Garolite G10/FR4 is strong and hard but a bit heavier for my project. I appreicate if someone would like to recommend me a kind of plastics that is stong, hard, but lighter. Thanks in advance.
Cindy





RE: Help on material selection
What will be its continuous use temperature? Will it be in sunlight? How strong do you need it? Is there impact or electrical conditions? What is the expected longevity of the part?
How are you going to make this part? machining, injection molding? You may get what you think is a good material but then it could utterly fail due to other factors you did not consider for the application. Can this part be made from thermoset or thermoplastic?
RE: Help on material selection
The question would be is it the tube or sheet application?
RE: Help on material selection
Glass fiber epoxy with increased strength: coal fiber strengthened versions as used in : airplane industry, sport ecuipment (skipoles, paddle blades, tennis rackets) and car and boat industry?