Plexiglas vs. Torlon Machining
Comparison of Plexiglas and Torlon 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 |
| Torlon 4203 Electrical Grade | Torlon 4301 Bearing Grade | Torlon 5530 Glass Filled |
|---|
| 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.3 |
| 18,000 | 12,000 | 15,000 |
| -- | -- | -- |
| 1.7 | 1.4 | 2.6 |
| 580 | -- | 700 |
Material Properties
- High transparency
- Light transmission (>92%)
- Good resistance to UV lightening and weathering
- Extremely high surface hardness
- Good resistance to chemicals
- High dimensional stability
- Low creep
- High thermal endurance
- Machinability
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