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  1. dalbert

    Plastic weathering

    Thanks to all for providing so many responses so quickly. To answer a few questions (and ask a few more): - The target process is injection molding - The bottom piece has has brass electrical contacts molded/pressed in that will be soldered to the internal electronics; the soldering process...
  2. dalbert

    Plastic weathering

    Thanks to everyone for their replies and suggestions! PC remains a top contender, but I've looked into some of the materials discussed and am researching them further; any thoughts on relative costs would be appreciated. I've listed the main concerns and relevant links below: PVC: an...
  3. dalbert

    Plastic weathering

    I am working on a 2-piece weatherproof enclosure for electronics that control a streetlight. The enclosure sits on top of the streetlight and so the top piece (cap) will be exposed to weather (UV, rain, wind, temperature -40C to +70C) and impact (hail) for extended periods (10-20 years). The...

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