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Mechanics and Construction => Mechanics and Construction => Topic started by: gamefreak on March 19, 2008, 09:58:38 AM

Title: PVC
Post by: gamefreak on March 19, 2008, 09:58:38 AM

Would you consider PVC as a good building material? Build a framework out of PVC pipe and then take thin sheets(1/8") and cover it?

Title: Re: PVC
Post by: airman00 on March 19, 2008, 11:55:28 AM

It is a good material

except for that little problem of it being toxic and all

http://www.besafenet.com/pvc/about.htm

Title: Re: PVC
Post by: gamefreak on March 19, 2008, 12:42:46 PM

Seems odd that plumbing would be made of toxic materials. The point of the pvc is to have a strong but light box that is semi waterproof.

Title: Re: PVC
Post by: Asellith on March 19, 2008, 03:06:29 PM

I think only the fumes are toxic not the plastic. Probably would not be a good idea to eat it but the c does stand for chloride  so yah it's toxic

Title: Re: PVC
Post by: ed1380 on March 19, 2008, 04:00:40 PM

o man gotta stay away from that NaCl  :P

Title: Re: PVC
Post by: airman00 on March 19, 2008, 04:02:03 PM

Quote from: ed1380 on March 19, 2008, 04:00:40 PM

o man gotta stay away from that NaCl  :P

LMAO ed !!!  :D  :D :D  :D  :D  :D

PVC gives off toxic fumes when you burn it AND also some fumes escape without any burning or anything , just by evaporation

Title: Re: PVC
Post by: gamefreak on March 19, 2008, 06:02:18 PM

hmm Sodium explodes when it touches water(not really explodes but it still combusts) and chlorine is a poison gas, when combined, they form an essential thing to life, why do chemistry and common sense not go together? The same goes for water, hydrogen is flammable, oxygen is necassary for a combustion reaction, combine them and they put out fire, CURSE YOU CHEMISTRY

So would building a frame of pvc pipe and then putting 1/8" thick sheeting on it provide a durable chassis for snow plowing?

Title: Re: PVC
Post by: ed1380 on March 19, 2008, 07:13:07 PM

FOR A ROBOT. YES.
FOR ATTACHING TO YOUR CAR. NO
FOR ATACHING TO A ROBOT THE SIZE OF YOUR CAR. NO

Title: Re: PVC
Post by: gamefreak on March 19, 2008, 07:24:08 PM

what with all the yelling?

Title: Re: PVC
Post by: ed1380 on March 19, 2008, 08:11:47 PM

MY CAPS BUTTON IS STUCK.
ITS NOT YELLING.

Title: Re: PVC
Post by: Admin on March 23, 2008, 03:49:57 PM

Yeap PVC is generally good.

It does have a cracking problem if you machine it badly . . . and it tends to only come in round pipes . . .

As for toxicity, certainly better than metal pipes . . . mmmmm rust! Or lead pipes during the roman times . . .

Title: Re: PVC
Post by: maverick monk on March 28, 2008, 08:02:33 AM

yeah, just dont chew on it or put it under your pillow when you sleep... it will be good, i used 1/8th inch pvc sheet for my robot chassis, it worked well, the rest of the chassis and drive train.....

Title: Re: PVC
Post by: airman00 on March 28, 2008, 09:18:00 AM

Quote from: maverick monk on March 28, 2008, 08:02:33 AM

yeah, just dont chew on it or put it under your pillow when you sleep... it will be good, i used 1/8th inch pvc sheet for my robot chassis, it worked well, the rest of the chassis and drive train.....

I would be in a well ventilated area when machining it , just in case


and maverick can u post a pic of your bot?

Title: Re: PVC
Post by: maverick monk on April 01, 2008, 07:59:56 AM

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a222/airsoftr/DSCN1252.jpg)

its a wip, will get a better drive system.