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Re: pic: Team 3688 Lexan Line Bender 12 volt

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Originally Posted by GeeTwo View Post
Once you understand the difference between acrylic and lexan, why do you let any acrylic within a mile of your build site? It can only end in tears.
I've heard of teams prototyping with lasercut acrylic because polycarbonate absorbs infrared radiation and can be a pain to cut. Acrylic is usually cheaper and just as easy to find.
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