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Re: clear buffet clarinet

Author: John Morton
Date: 2008-05-17 00:21

Some thoughts about clear plastic:

I have made machined parts out of various plastics, and was often asked for transparent material for visibility in tanks and such. Acrylic (Lucite and Plexiglas are trade names) is the only one which is clear and colorless to my eyes. "Clear" polycarbonate (Lexan is a trade name) has a somewhat blue tint, transparent PVC is a darker blue. The differences are most apparent when you look an edge, e.g. the ends of the barrel. I don't remember seeing any other candidates that were practical materials for this purpose.

The most important reason for using acrylic in this application is that it is the only one of the above which can be polished to a transparent finish. Polycarbonate is superior for impact resistance, PVC for resistance to harsh chemicals.

John

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