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Maxshield: Durable and Thick Lexan Sheet Polycarbonate for Versatile Applications Review

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Description of Maxshield: Durable and Thick Lexan Sheet Polycarbonate for Versatile Applications

Clear protetive film on **BOTH** sides of sheet. One side has printing. The other side is clear / frosted and hard to see. Lexan is one of the manufactures of the material type Ploycarbonate. High/Low Temperature Resistance. Thermoformable. Brand Names For Polycabonate: Lexan, Perspex, Makrolon, Tuffak, Spartech.

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

Exactly as described. At first it looks dull because .

Exactly as described. It looks matte at first because there are protective films on both sides. One is printed and the other only looks matte/translucent. Take both off and the Lexan sheet is completely clean. I ended up having to cut it for my project (about half an inch on one side) and I was able to do this by scoring it (quite deeply) along the ruler with a utility knife and then applying pressure. He clicked precisely along the goal line.

Pros
  • Free for educational purposes
Cons
  • Not sure

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Airsoft Shield - Excellent

Withstands 400fps from 2ft on multiple auto and single fires. Uses a 2" square piece cut with a band saw. A clamp was used to hold the piece and it was fired 30 times without cracking, deforming or even wrinkling. The explosive is used when Impact shattered.If you need protective shields for optics or airsoft cameras, this material is excellent.There is no obvious flexing on impact, but it is recommended to leave a small gap between the lens and the plate to prevent it energy is transferred to…

Pros
  • Top marks for support and durability from testers
Cons
  • Not as thick as other alternatives

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Polycarbonate is best; much better than acrylic/plexiglass.

I found a long time ago that plexiglass was going to be a nightmare when you needed a "glass" sheet of polymer that was easy to resize, or when you needed a section within the whole piece drill or remove. Luckily, if you manage to make a modified plexiglass sheet, it will be seriously compromised and likely to fail shortly thereafter. I tried polycarbonate from a hardware store after frustration with plexiglass - a small sheet to see how it would work. To put it mildly, polycarbonate destroys…

Pros
  • Quality construction
Cons
  • Base required