How Do I Pick Between Polycarbonate and Acrylic?

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2 жыл бұрын

Oh no! Jon got official permission to break things in this week's How Do I...? video. Polycarbonate and Acrylic seem similar at first glance, but have very different uses and properties when it comes to use in robotics settings. Learn how to use each at the appropriate times (hint: Polycarb is almost always the answer)
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Пікірлер: 38

@mrmshifan 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@marcmercado2085 Жыл бұрын

Those nails tho. 😂😉

@nyclifeguardmoe 11 ай бұрын

Fage

@Narsuitus 5 ай бұрын

For stopping bullets, how do polycarbonate (or trademark Lexan) and acrylic (or trademark Plexiglas) compare to AR500 steel and Porcelain tile?

@AndyMark Ай бұрын

They dont compare. Neither Polycarbonate nor Acrylic are reliable for bullet-proof applications. They are not "bullet-proof glass".

@user-cj7fp2pm5o 4 ай бұрын

what is the best for the sun , so that it doesnt get yellow

@xinglinjiang4952 9 ай бұрын

what is the thickness in this video? can u compare pc with pet?

@LeNguyen-im8dm 3 ай бұрын

I really enjoy watching this video.

@roy0910707 9 ай бұрын

great video! i have a question about the contact with alcohol such as isopropyl alcohol and ethanol alcohol (for surface cleaning). I've done some research suggesting that Polycarbonate has a much better resistance against alcohol than Acrylic? continuous contact with alcohol turns the plastic white or create cracks on the plastics?

@user-uo1yn4se8r Жыл бұрын

my team wants to combine the LED system with the polycarbonate side shield of our robot and make an edge lit shield with our sponsors engraved on it. is polycarbonate clear enough for an engraved edge lit sign? is thick (3-4mm) acrylic strong enough for a robot side plate/protector?

@AndyMark Жыл бұрын

We do not recommend using acrylic in any thickness for protective purposes. Polycarbonate will do better in a robotics environment. A polycarbonate sheet for an engraved edge-lit sign should work, but it depends on the size of the area you are trying to light and the strength of the LED. For any other questions, you can always email us at support@andymark.com.

@TheSakisaki666 Ай бұрын

I would been interested of how the light comes out of sides comparison. I want to scratch a picture with laser and light it. Can you do that with polycarbonate?

@AndyMark Ай бұрын

It is much better to use a laser on Acrylic. Using a laser on polycarbonate can release toxic fumes and be very dangerous. To shape and etch poly, use cutting tools eg. saws, routers, or even scissors if the poly is thin enough. If using the cutting tools to etch/engrave the polycarbonate, lights will catch and light up the cuts, but the efficacy depends on the size of the area you are trying to light and the strength of the LED.

@deebo7276 Жыл бұрын

Good video, I got the feel for how flexible PC is. Was the PC sheet 1mm thickness?

@AndyMark Жыл бұрын

It is 0.06 in thick, wich is approximately 1.5mm thick.

@deebo7276 Жыл бұрын

@@AndyMark Even better, thanks!

@eslam7902 2 жыл бұрын

What is the best material for TV screen protector Acrylic Or Polycarbonate

@tedangerous 2 жыл бұрын

Acrylic/plexiglass is usually more optically clear...used for display cases, windows, etc.

@eslam7902 2 жыл бұрын

@@tedangerous thanks alot for your answer

@fatisummer9106 11 ай бұрын

Is Polycarbonate the same as plexiglass ,I am bit confused with all the terms

@AndyMark 11 ай бұрын

Plexiglass is a brand name for acrylic. Polycarbonate is not plexiglass.

@jakerazmataz852 11 ай бұрын

What's the easiest way to etch poly or acrylic? I have an xTool 40w diode. Or a 5w., if that will work better.

@AndyMark 11 ай бұрын

It is much better to use a laser on Acrylic. Using a laser on poly can release toxic fumes and be very dangerous. To shape and etch poly, use cutting tools eg. saws, routers, or even scissors if the poly is thin enough.

@ov7960 4 ай бұрын

👍

@ahatton8553 Жыл бұрын

I love your nails! Acrylics? ;)

@AndyMark Жыл бұрын

No, but they probably should have been 💅💅💅

@emildimofte6538 4 ай бұрын

👏👏👏🙏💯💯💯🥂✌️✨✨✨🙏🙏

@chrismclain4543 Жыл бұрын

Cmon man…

@deadbeat5165 10 ай бұрын

welcome to the west haha

@Tubeytime 6 ай бұрын

>his daughter painted them. There, now you don't have to expand your worldview!

@SomaRiver 3 ай бұрын

Right. I had respect for him till I saw the nails

@0Logan05 3 ай бұрын

@@Tubeytime..If That’s “Expanding one’s World View”,..We are well overdue for a Flood…(Ahh, That’s where The Mocking “colorful striped” Symbolism actually comes from..) It’s ok to be, NOT ok regarding this.

@angelcat1406 2 ай бұрын

@@SomaRiverWhat did The nails did to you lil bro 😭