Haynes Manual Build a Robot

[AdamST180]

I would normally agree but after Manchester, I've revised my opinion. 10mm is OK when paired with something else, such as a hardox wedge laying over the top of it. Then again, no axe got through the lid of The Honey Badger 2, it had to be ripped off. I suspect that is more down to the way the panel was anchored to the chassis though rather than the material itself.

Yeah thats a good point, how is the best way to attach HDPE panels together? Would have assumed just screws? Maybe angle brackets/blocks?

[Al_]

Yeah thats a good point, how is the best way to attach HDPE panels together? Would have assumed just screws? Maybe angle brackets/blocks?

You can screw HDPE together, however it does not hold the thread very long, the thread deteriorates each time you take it apart/put it back together and its generally not the strongest joint. Threaded inserts or barrel bolts will give you a much stronger joint and both can be both cheaply on ebay or the like. Lots of build diaries on here showing those types of fixings. Angle brackets or blocks with the HDPE bolted to or through them is another option. Easy to do and if done with some nice beefy pieces of metal can also give a good strong joint, at the expense of a bit of added weight.