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Polycarbonate

The impact-resistant clear plastic, prioritizing surviving a real hit over the clarity and cost of acrylic.

Example: machined Polycarbonate

What is it?

The impact-resistant clear plastic — where acrylic prioritizes clarity and cost, polycarbonate prioritizes surviving a real hit.

Key behavior

Exceptionally high impact resistance while staying transparent, plus good heat resistance.

Why choose it

Clear parts that need to survive real impact — safety guards, protective covers, structural transparent components.

Applications

Safety guards, protective covers, structural transparent parts, medical instrument housings.

Machining notes

Avoid sharp internal corners in the design — polycarbonate is sensitive to stress concentration at sharp internal radii.

Properties

Density1.20-1.22 g/cm3
Typical HardnessRockwell M70-M80
Typical Strength8,500-9,500 PSI yield
Lead TimeConfirmed per RFQ
FinishingConfirmed per RFQ
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