HDPE And other armour

[Thunder arrow]

Hi I'm back!
What would people say is the best plastic for a pneumatic robot armour/frame.
And where can u buy it?

Theo

[Laser]

Hdpe 4-6mm from http://www.directplasticsonline.co.uk/HDPESheet/Black/

[psycho_fling]

for the Armour that would be go for 6+ if your weight allows

nylon has been used for frame work successfully before in small compact robots eg drumroll

[Anttazz]

I use 6mm HDPE for armour too, seems to work quite nicely. I also use Nylon and RG1000 for the chassis, RG1000 is cheaper than nylon and a bit easier to work with but not quite as good, but thats the trade off you have to decide on.

[harry hills]

got some 6mm polycarbonate and it seems fairly tough

[Thunder arrow]

Thanks guys
I'll go with 5/6 for armour properly

[harry hills]

remember hdpe is realy soft and floppy(giggdy) when its thin s you may have to strenghan it

[Thunder arrow]

I'm using a steel frame ( with really bad welding!) and ali where it's going to be weak!

[harry hills]

fair enough then

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My dad is sure that 1mm steel is good for a base plate when it needs to be good for 23kg, and it isn't so back me up!