Modding Thickness of Acrylic?

Discussion in 'Modding' started by koolshot, 12 Apr 2002.

  1. koolshot

    koolshot What's a Dremel?

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    Hi guys,

    What is the thickness of acrylic that you guys are using for the window?

    1mm, 2mm or 3mm or more??

    TIA.
     
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  2. Meblin

    Meblin Supposed IR God!

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    2mm to 3mm should be fine. It does depend on how you are securing it to the case. Some rubbers can only take up to a certain thickness (and some have a min thickness). As long as it is fairly rigid.

    Have a look at my window here

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  3. eddie_dane

    eddie_dane Used to mod pc's now I mod houses

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    I think that 3mm is perfect. To me, thinner is too flimsy and thicker is a waste and like stated above can cause some mounting issues.
     
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  4. OneSeventeen

    OneSeventeen Oooh Shiny!

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    Would 3mm be too thick for a "score and snap" method?

    I'm not sure what I have now, but I tried scoring it deeply and snapping the pieces off, and I ended up ruining a lot of acrylic.

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