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Polycarbonate

Our polycarbonate (also known as Lexan®) is perfect for high-impact applications, instrument panel covers, insulation applications, and fittings. It’s an incredibly versatile material that is well-loved in the robotics and automation industries.

Custom Lexan® parts starting from $29 per order

ELASTICITY
High Voltage Insulation
STRONG

Polycarbonate is an all-rounder

This impressively tough and transparent material can withstand high impact over a wide range of temperatures, has a high heat deflection temperature, and has a high modulus of elasticity, making it a great fit for construction applications such as windows, skylights, and roof domes. Of course, that’s only an extremely small view into what polycarbonate is capable of in the industry.

Polycarbonate / Lexan® material absorbs very little moisture and has high-voltage insulating properties. This makes it ideal for use in electrical and electronic components. Its transparency also makes it a superior option for structural applications that require, or otherwise would like, healthy sightlines.

Used in a variety of applications

Polycarbonate is commonly used in anti-ballistic panels (aka bulletproof glass). If that doesn’t stand testament to its impact absorption, we’re not sure what else would. If you still need more convincing, it’s also got a lot of other great stuff:

  • Unmatched clarity
  • Very low moisture absorption
  • Excellent thermal stability
  • High tensile, shear, and flexural strength
  • Low deformation under load
  • Low coefficient of thermal expansion

This basically just means that polycarbonate thermoplastic is an absolutely resilient, powerful beast that won’t quit out on your projects.

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Material Details

.118″ Polycarbonate

Details
Advertised Thickness .118″ | 3.0mm
Gauge N/A
Thickness Tolerance Positive .006″
Thickness Tolerance Negative .006″
Cutting Process CNC Router
Cut Tolerance .005″
Available Operations
Deburring No
Bending No
Countersinking No
Tapping No
Anodizing No
Plating No
Powder Coating No
Hardware No
Design Considerations
Min Part Size 1″ x 2″
Max Part Size 44″ x 30″
Min Hole Size (CNC Bit Size) .125″
Min Bridge Size .118″
Min Hole to Edge Size .035″
Tab and Slot Tolerance .010″
Properties
Density 75 lb/ft^3
Tensile Strength (Ultimate) 9.5 ksi
Tensile Strength (Yield) 9.0 ksi
Shear Strength 10 ksi
Shear Modulus 120 ksi
Fatigue Strength 1.0 ksi
Flexural Modulus 330 ksi
Flexural Strength 13 ksi
Rockwell Hardness 68
Elongation at Break 110%
Elastic Modulus 340 ksi
Poisson’s Ratio .38
Comprehensive (Crushing) Strength 12 ksi
Thermal Conductivity 0.11 BTU/h-ft-°F
Maximum Temp (Decomposition) 890 °F
Magnetic N0

Our polycarbonate is guaranteed

We guarantee awesome quality parts. If you’re not 100% happy, we’ll give you a refund or remake on the spot – no questions, no hassle.

Plastic, composite, and wood materials cut on our CNC routers and waterjets will have small tabs.

These tabs hold your parts in place while being cut to ensure the best accuracy possible. Click below to learn what to expect and how to best design with these tabs in mind.

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Flush Standoff, 4-40, .250" Zinc plus Clear Chromate

SKUSO-440-8
Thread Size4-40 x .250″
Hole size in sheet (+0.003/-.0.000).168″
Minimum sheet thickness0.040″
Maximum sheet thickness.125″
Fastener materialSteel
Minimum distance hole C/L to edge0.230″
When determining the distance between two or more fasteners, you can calculate the distance by the formula, C/L to edge + 1/2 the diameter of the second mounting hole..314″
Recommended panel materialSteel/Aluminum
Coating typeZinc
Length.250″
Aluminum material ranges (5052, 6061, 7075)0.040″-0.125″
Steel material ranges (CRS, HRPO, HR)0.048″-0.119″