Plexiglas vs. UHMW Machining
Comparison of Plexiglas and UHMW Property Values
| Plexiglas |
|---|
| 0.2 |
| 10,000 |
| 480,000 |
| 4 |
| 400 |
| Material |
|---|
| Water Absorption Rating |
| Tensile Strength |
| Flexural Modulus |
| Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion |
| Dielectric Strength |
| UHMW - PE |
|---|
| slight |
| 3,100 |
| 110,000 |
| 11.1 |
| -- |
Material Properties
- High transparency
- Light transmission (>92%)
- Good resistance to UV lightening and weathering
- Extremely high surface hardness
- Good resistance to chemicals
- High impact strength
- Machinability
- Low coefficient of friction
- Self-lubricating
- Chemical resistant
- Zero water absorption
- High abrasion resistance
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