Looking for a Good Plastic........

[Steve Clarkson]

I'm looking for a good plastic and was hoping someone had some suggestions. I tried HDPE, LDPE, rubber stamp rubber and delrin.........none of which worked because they either didn't cut cleanly enough or were too rigid.

So, does anyone know of a flexible plastic that is between 1/8"-1/4" thick that cuts cleanly with a laser?

[Cathy Wilson-Daly]

I have cut ABS. It's dirty but can be cut cleanly and is more flexible than some other plastics. I don't know where you are in NY but if you want a decent price PM me and I'll let you know where I get mine.

[Scott Shepherd]

What's the application? That would help a lot in determining a better material.

[Joe Pelonio]

I also cut ABS and up to 1/8 isn't too bad to cut, though 1/16 is even better and 1/4" does get pretty messy. Even Polystyrene in 1/8" and under cuts pretty well.

[Steve Clarkson]

It's the backing for some type of car part.......something to do with a clock, I think. Really not sure. Thanks for the ideas.

[Mike Null]

Steve

Can you get that info from your customer?

Can you find a thick mylar?

[Scott Shepherd]

Rowmark ADA material. Comes in 1/8" thick. Cuts really well and holds detail well, plus it's flexible (and it comes in colors).

[Scott Challoner]

Impact modified acrylic is more flexible that regular acrylic and sometimes you can find it at Home Depot, Lowes, etc. You will have sticky edges though.