1mm thick and 10mm high cylinder
1mm thick and 10mm high cylinder
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Hi
I am trying to make tips for a lighting instrument.. The tip has to be 1mm thick and 10 mm high in cylinder shape..and it can bend a little but not much... I used lexan but it does bend and break at this thickness.. Please help any suggestions would be helpful
thanks
I am trying to make tips for a lighting instrument.. The tip has to be 1mm thick and 10 mm high in cylinder shape..and it can bend a little but not much... I used lexan but it does bend and break at this thickness.. Please help any suggestions would be helpful
thanks






RE: 1mm thick and 10mm high cylinder
Chris DeArmitt PhD FRSC CChem
www.phantomplastics.com
Consultant to the plastics industry
RE: 1mm thick and 10mm high cylinder
Dan - Owner

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RE: 1mm thick and 10mm high cylinder
RE: 1mm thick and 10mm high cylinder
RE: 1mm thick and 10mm high cylinder
Dan - Owner

http://www.Hi-TecDesigns.com
RE: 1mm thick and 10mm high cylinder
We have also tried side lighted fiber optics but the light that is being given out is not strong enough on the walls
Some minimal pressure will be applied to the tip and to the sides but at minimal...
0 degree flexibility to 60 degree is acceptable
RE: 1mm thick and 10mm high cylinder
Having said that PC comes in many grades and qualities.
Is this injection moulded or cut from sheet.
PC is quite sensitive to notches.
It is VERY sensitive to some very common chemicals.
It has poor resistance to fatigue.
Acrylic is more rigid and has better chemical resistance but is fairlt brittle.
It sounds like you are back lighting an engraved scale.
Why do we have to try so hard to guess what your question actually is.
Regards
Pat
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RE: 1mm thick and 10mm high cylinder
Dan - Owner

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RE: 1mm thick and 10mm high cylinder
If you need chemical resistance but not impact resistance then SAN
If you need chemical resistance and impact resistance then impact modified, PVC, PMMA or transparent ABS
Chris DeArmitt PhD FRSC CChem
www.phantomplastics.com
Consultant to the plastics industry
RE: 1mm thick and 10mm high cylinder
Regards
Pat
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RE: 1mm thick and 10mm high cylinder