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Unread 11-01-2006, 13:50
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Re: Working with Lexan

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Originally Posted by TheAnsweris42
So, in your opinion, would lexan or another polycarb be a good choice for the outer shell as well? Some of us think we might want to try and do something like that, because it would make the visibility requirements on the controller and ball bin a lot easier, and would make good protection. We're a rookie team, though, and since we don't have any experience in how rough things might actually get, or how much the polycarb would cost...
Poly Carb is great for protective panels. If you have supports under it you can go as thin as 1/16" which is what we usually use. Poly Carb is very good for resisting puncture and will not crack. One warning MAKE SURE YOU GET POLY CARB most stores will sell acrylic as poly carbonate. Acrylic is not only not allowed in first but is breaks like glass when it is impacted or bent.

Good luck on your rookie year and feel free to post up if you have questions about anything.

~Kirk