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Re: Robot plexiglass/plastic
It's called polycarbonate, also known as Lexan.
Do not use Plexiglas or Acrylic plastic on FRC robots! It is much more brittle than polycarbonate, and can shatter easily. Polycarbonate is quite elastic, which gives it a great deal of strength.
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