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Thread: material for panels?
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08-20-2010, 09:27 PM #1
material for panels?
I'm almost ready to start cutting some panels. What would be some recommended materials and thickness?
I've heard Acrylic and PVC. How about plexiglass? What works best for overhead panels (to be backlit) and MIP monitor frames. What thickness? 2 layers of 1/8"? white? clear?
If buy white acrylic online , how can I tell that it's see-thru enough to be backlit?
Thanks!
edit: so seems like plexiglas and acrylic are the same thing? I didn't know-fabian
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08-20-2010, 10:00 PM #2
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Re: material for panels?
I am using 10mm acrylic for my bezels as shown in the picture
Rhys
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08-21-2010, 12:45 AM #3
Re: material for panels?
Thanks for the info those are nice! What aircraft are they for?
-fabian
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08-21-2010, 04:10 AM #4
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08-23-2010, 07:54 PM #5
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Re: material for panels?
I use translucent, white lexan (mostly known as Makrolon). Much easier to cut than plexiglass. I can also cut deeper and with higher speeds without melting it.
Milt
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08-24-2010, 08:20 AM #6
Re: material for panels?
thanks for the info!
-fabian
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