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    Need recomendation for plastic that an be bolded with 1/4" wall thickness

    Pud, Thanks for your advice. I tend to agree that redesign for thin wall is the best option. This is most likely what I will do. This is just one of those situations where I have to exhaust every option before making a major design change. Thanks for the recommendation on material. I will look...
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    Need recomendation for plastic that an be bolded with 1/4" wall thickness

    I have a part that we would like injection molded, however the current design of the part has a 1/4" wall thickness all over. Can anyone recommend a type of plastic that can be successfully molded up to 1/4" wall? It has to be durable as it will be used outside in the construction industry. My...
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    Need help finding/choosing plastic film

    Thanks for your input. Your advice has led me to several websites that sell thin, translucent silicone sheets. I will try this. I assume that this is a stretchable material correct?
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    Need help finding/choosing plastic film

    Is there a type of plastic that has a certain amount of "stretch" to it, like elastic. I am in need of some plastic sheets, about the same thickness of a shower curtain liner, that stretches (has elastic properties). I am out of my realm when it comes to plastics so any input will be appreciated.

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