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Mechanics and Construction => Mechanics and Construction => Topic started by: roboSonny on September 10, 2010, 08:21:32 AM

Title: Hdpe thickness for a humanoid?
Post by: roboSonny on September 10, 2010, 08:21:32 AM

I am trying to build a humanoid robot and i don't know the appropriate thickness of hdpe....any ideas? ???

Title: Re: Hdpe thickness for a humanoid?
Post by: waltr on September 10, 2010, 10:41:30 AM

How large is the Bot?
How heavy?
For which structural part?
What is the structural shape?

Title: Re: Hdpe thickness for a humanoid?
Post by: roboSonny on September 12, 2010, 02:18:01 AM

the dimension are 12.2'x7'x3.5' (310x180x90mm)and the weight will be approximately  2.2 lb (1 kilo).

Title: Re: Hdpe thickness for a humanoid?
Post by: Metal Slug 2 on September 12, 2010, 03:36:05 AM

It really depends on your design.  In most cases, 1/4" - 3/8" thickness would work out.