I know that we are not allowed to use polycarbonate with a thickness that exceeds 0.07 inches, but can we stack two sheets of lexan on top of itself and screw them together to get a material that is thicker, or would that be a violation of the 0.07 rule?

On the topic of polycarb, what is the closest metric equivilant of 0.07’? Sadly its basically impossible to find imperial sheets of polycarb from where i am

[image] ItsAlex: On the topic of polycarb, what is the closest metric equivilant of 0.07’? Sadly its basically impossible to find imperial sheets of polycarb from where i am Actually, polycarbonate doesn’t come in .07" in the US, either, but when the standard was first set to .0625" some ins…

Yeah I’m from the UK and we use 1.5mm for most parts, although have used 1mm in the past where it is desirable to have a bendier piece.

[image] LukeM4915: have used 1mm in the past where it is desirable to have a bendier piece There are several plastics other than polycarbonate on the approved plastics list, including nylon and ABS, both of which can be found (especially nylon) in a wide range of stiffnesses. A supplier lik…

[image] kmmohn: There are several plastics other than polycarbonate on the approved plastics list, including nylon and ABS, both of which can be found (especially nylon) in a wide range of stiffnesses. A supplier like www.mscdirect.com has a bunch of different plastics available, and www.robos…

Please keep in mind that if you stack 4 pieces, then the 4 pieces each count individually toward the 12" by 24" piece. With that said, you can stack 100 if you can make it work. :slight_smile: If you are getting close, you should come to your competitions with a 12" by 24" piece of paper with al…

[image] sankeydd: Please keep in mind that if you stack 4 pieces, then the 4 pieces each count individually toward the 12" by 24" piece. With that said, you can stack 100 if you can make it work. :slight_smile: If you are getting close, you should come to your competitions with a 12" by 24" p…

You are technically only allowed to have pieces cut from one sheet of 12"x24" dimensions

[image] AlexM_4478X: You are technically only allowed to have pieces cut from one sheet of 12"x24" dimensions So every material has to fit one sheet? Or for example am i allowed to use one sheet of delrin with one sheet of polycarb

Stacking Lexan

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ItsAlex July 21, 2018, 8:06am 15

looks like your answer is somewhat right. as long as it sums up to a total area of 12 x 24