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Ultra Strong Plastic

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zigzag4

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Aug 20, 2004
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Hi,

Can someone recommend a type of plastic that could be used to replace a steel component that's 0.5mm thick?

It has to be:

1. As strong as steel
2. Able to resit warping between 10-80 degrees C
3. Currently available commercially
4. Relatively cheap
5. Able to be formed into an exact shape

Many thanks
 
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Many thanks - I'll bear this in mind.

Since posting I have been told that PEI / POM might fit the bill but mouding will be prohibitively expensive - therefore the item would have to be cut from sheet.

Heres a link with full comparative specs given by a German maufacturer

 
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