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POLY CARBONATE SHEETBY: Surinder Saggu

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POLY CARBONATE (P.C)

Polycarbonates(PC) are a group ofTHERMOPLASTICpolymers containing carbogroups in their chemical structures

Polycarbonates used in engineering are strong,TOU

materials, and some grades are optically transparenareeasily worked,MOLDED, andTHERMOFORM

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SPECIAL CHARACTERISTIC ABOUT PC

PC is a good material choice in industry not onto its characteristics, but also because its proc

isENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY

IT CAN BE RECYCLED

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MANUFACTURING

Polycarbonate is transformed from pellets into the desired shapintended application by melting the polycarbonate and forcing ipressure into a mold or die to give it the desired shape dependinapplication. This process is repeated thousands of times

EXTRUSION

The molten PC is passed through a

die that gives the material its finalshape. After this, the melt is cooled

rapidly. Long pipes and sheets arecreated by this process

MOLDING

The PC melt is pressed

with the defined shape oproduct. The melt is the

inside the mold. This prfor specific parts such as

and computer parts

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PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF PC

It maintains good mechanical properties between -40280F

High strength that makes itresistant to impact and f

It can be easily colored, its NON-TOXIC, and can beabsolutely transparent up to 2 In. in width

PC also featureshigh electrical and heat resistance

It is biologically inert.

READILY RECYCLABLE AND COST EFFEC

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KEY FEATURES

Impact resistance High strength

Excellent optical clarity

Hard wearing

Weather resistant Lightweight

Resistant to high temperatures

Noise reduction/sound insulation

Easy to cut and machine

Recyclable

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TYPICAL APPLICATIONS OF PC SHEETS

Glazing Sky lights

Construction

Automotive and aircraft components

Security components

Signage Vending machines

Street furniture

Machine guards

Lighting

Roof domes

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APPLICATIONS OF PC

PCs outstanding strength makes it suitable for BULLET-RESISTANT or SHATTER-RESISTANT GLASS APPLIC

PCs relativelylow weight in comparison to other high strmaterialsand its high ductility make it attractive to be uslenses and windows

It has also been used as A FLAME RETARDANT AND ANELECTRICAL INSULATOR

Small filters for the extrusion of small particles

CDs, DVDs. Automotive, cell phone, and laptop parts.

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USES OF PC SHEETS

USED FOR

SKYLIGHTDUE TO ITS

LOW WEIGHTUSED TO

HOUSE FO

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CORRUGATED SHEETPC SHEETS CAN MOULD INTO

CORRUGATED PATTERN TO SUPPORT MORE

LOAD AND CAN BE MANUFACTURED IN

VARIOUS COLOURS AND TEXTURE.

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CONSTRUCTION DETAIL

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WORKING WITH POLYCARBONATE SHEE

CUTTING

POLYCARBONATE SHEET are cut to size using acircular saw and

router. But acrylic sheet can also be cut with hand tools.

Polycarbonate is not suitable for laser cutting

EDGE FINISH

Polycarbonate can be polished but the sheet doesnt transmit light to the ed

material so if you require a plastic panel with a bright polished edge other m

such as cast and extruded are more suitable

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WORKING WITH POLYCARBONATE SHEE

CLEANING

Start by blowing and brushing any loose dirt and dust from the

polycarbonate sheet.

With a mild solution of lukewarm water and a drop of standard

up liquid use a soft cloth to wipe clean any stubborn dirt and g

POLISHING

Specialist polish can be used to polish out fine scratches from

polycarbonate sheet.