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So I have decided to go with long strand glass filled nyon 6 6. The question now is how much glass. I am thinking that 60% is the best option. Is there anyway to compare 60% vs 30% for deflection and rigidity?

Hmm I'm not sure how to give you more detail. I want to use it to make a rifle stock.

I'm looking for a polymer that can be both machined and molded that can be used to replace an aluminum part. I'm looking for a non absorbant material that will display the strength and rigidity of aluminum but be significantly lighter. It needs to be resistant to fairly high temperature and...