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Our polycarbonate (also known as Lexan®) is perfect for high-impact applications, instrument panel covers, insulation applications, and fittings. It’s an incredibly versatile, formable material that is well-loved in the robotics and automation industries.
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.
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:
This basically just means that polycarbonate thermoplastic is an absolutely resilient, powerful beast that won’t quit out on your projects.
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Advertised Thickness | .118″ | 3.0mm |
| Gauge | N/A |
| Thickness Tolerance Positive | .006″ |
| Thickness Tolerance Negative | .006″ |
| Cutting Process | CNC Router |
| Cut Tolerance | .005″ |
| Top/Bottom Finish | Identical both sides |
| Sourced from | USA |
| Available Operations | |
| Deburring | No |
| Bending | Yes |
| Countersinking | No |
| Tapping | Yes |
| Anodizing | No |
| Plating | No |
| Powder Coating | No |
| Hardware | No |
| Tumbling | 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″ |
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| Tab and Slot Tolerance | .010″ |
| Min Bend Part Size | .375″ x 1.5″ |
| Max Bending Flat Part Size | 44″ x 30″ |
| Min Flange Length (Before Bend/Flat Pattern) 90° or less (obtuse) | .368″ |
| Min Flange Length (After Bend) 90° or less (obtuse) | N/A |
| Max Bend Length | 44″ |
| Die Width | .472″ |
| Effective Bend Radius @ 90° | .040″ |
| Max Bend Angle | 90° |
| Bend Angle Tolerance (bend length up to 24″) | +/- 3 degrees |
| Bend Angle Tolerance (bend length over 24″) | +/- 4 degrees |
| Bend Deduction @ 90° | .1950″ |
| K Factor | .33 |
| Bend Relief Depth | .178″ |
| Minimum Joggle BL2BL @90 Max Flange | .400″ |
| Maximum Joggle @90 Max Flange | 3.750″ |
| Smallest Tap | M4 x 0.7 |
| Largest Tap | M10 x 1.5 |
| Min Flat Part Size Tapping | 1″ x 1.5″ |
| Max Flat Part Size Tapping | 36″ x 46″ |
| Tapping Min Hole to Edge | .059″ |
| Tapping Min Hole Center to Material Edge | Tap hole size/2 + .059″ |
| 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 |
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.
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We proudly use hardware by PEM
| SKU | FH-M8-12 |
| Thread Size | M8 x 1.25 |
| Hole size in sheet (+0.003/-.0.000) | .315″ |
| Minimum sheet thickness | 0.94″ |
| Maximum sheet thickness | .347″ |
| Fastener material | Steel |
| Minimum distance hole C/L to edge | 0.378″ |
| 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. | .535″ |
| Recommended panel material | Steel/Aluminum |
| Coating type | Zinc |
| Length | .472″ |
| Aluminum material ranges (5052, 6061, 7075) | 0.100″-0.250″ |
| Steel material ranges (CRS, HRPO, HR) | 0.104″-0.250″ |
We proudly use hardware by PEM
| SKU | SO-440-8 |
| Thread Size | 4-40 x .250″ |
| Hole size in sheet (+0.003/-.0.000) | .168″ |
| Minimum sheet thickness | 0.040″ |
| Maximum sheet thickness | .125″ |
| Fastener material | Steel |
| Minimum distance hole C/L to edge | 0.230″ |
| 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 material | Steel/Aluminum |
| Coating type | Zinc |
| Length | .250″ |
| Aluminum material ranges (5052, 6061, 7075) | 0.040″-0.125″ |
| Steel material ranges (CRS, HRPO, HR) | 0.048″-0.119″ |
