HDPE vs. Plexiglas Machining
Comparison of HDPE and Plexiglas Property Values
HDPE |
0.1 |
4,000 |
200,000 |
7 |
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Material |
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Water Absorption Rating |
Tensile Strength |
Flexural Modulus |
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion |
Dielectric Strength |
Plexiglas |
0.2 |
10,000 |
480,000 |
4 |
400 |
Material Properties
- Can withstand temperatures of 120 °C continuously
- Good tensile strength
- Machinability
- Low moisture absorption
- High transparency
- Light transmission (>92%)
- Good resistance to UV lightening and weathering
- Extremely high surface hardness
- Good resistance to chemicals
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