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Mechanics and Construction => Mechanics and Construction => Topic started by: ksquared on November 30, 2013, 02:40:36 PM
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I was wondering if anyone would be so kind as to tell of of a transparent material that could be used reliably (well fairly ;)) with a tap and die?
Thanks!
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Plexiglass (acrylic) & Lexan (Polycarbonate) are two I've drilled and tapped with ease.
Just Google "tapping acrylic" to learn how.
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Acrylic is more brittle than polycarbonate thus more likely to crack. This may or may not a an issue depending on your geometry, such as how close to an edge you are trying to tap.