What is Lexan used for?

What is Lexan used for?

Lexan is used in large quantities to make CDs, DVDs, and Blu-Ray discs as well as computer and television screens. Lexan’s low weight and high impact resistance also make it suitable for use as laptop and cell phone cases along with video game controllers.

What is the difference between Lexan and Plexiglass?

When the question, “What is the difference between Plexiglass and Lexan sheeting?” is asked by one of our Great Falls clients, the most basic answer is “What they’re made of.” Plexiglass is created from acrylic, unlike Lexan which is polycarbonate.

What is made out of Lexan?

Lexan is a favorite of the aerospace industry for making cockpits and windscreens that are used in a variety of aircraft. More commonplace items, such as the original Apple Ipod (which had a white plastic body made of Lexan) also use this shatterproof plastic.

Is polycarbonate and Lexan the same thing?

Polycarbonate is sometimes called Lexan (a trademarked name by GE Plastics) or Makrolon. Though polycarbonate sheets on average cost about 35% more than acrylic, that extra investment may be worth it if you’re looking for a material with unmatched impact resistance and durability.

Can Lexan be cut with a saw?

Lexan can be cut with almost any saw, but problems arise if the wrong blade is used because of heat build-up and Lexan’s low melting point. Use a fine-toothed blade and move slowly to cut Lexan properly.

Can I cut Lexan with a circular saw?

When you need to cut Lexan, you can essentially treat it as a sheet of plywood and cut it with any power saw you would use for that material. Make straight cuts with a circular saw or table saw, and curved ones with a band saw or jigsaw. You should use carbide-tipped blades with closely spaced teeth.

Can you weld Lexan?

You can weld many plastics such as Polypropylene, High Density Polyethylene (HDPE), PVC, CPVC, ABS and even Lexan or polycarbonate together using several basic welding techniques.

Can you bend Lexan with a heat gun?

Position a heat gun above the Lexan about 2-3 inches from the surface. Tighten down the Lexan with a clamp so it is secure to the table. Turn on the heat gun and move it side to side across the Lexan. Move it closer, but do not touch it against the Lexan and do not stay in one place too long or it will burn the Lexan.

Does Gorilla Glue work on Lexan?

Famous for its incredible strength and versatility, Original Gorilla Glue is 100% waterproof and resistant to extreme temperatures. The water activated polyurethane formula expands into materials to form an incredibly strong bond to virtually anything, making Gorilla Glue your solution for almost any project or repair.

Can I use super glue on Lexan?

General superglue also works, as well any glue that contains cyanoacrylate. However, even if one is careful that stuff can bubble and make rather ugly joints. However, the bonding power is greater than many epoxies, and its perfect for internal parts.

Can you use a dremel to cut Lexan?

You can use a table saw, circular hand saw, jig saw, or band saw to cut Lexan. This Processing Guide (PDF) has details on the sorts of blades you should use. It does say that you can mill Lexan with at bit more like the Dremel Router bits they recommend 25,000 – 30,000 RPM.