Kydex Specifications:
In the astronomy industry Kydex® is used for the upper cages of large aperture telescopes, for
light shields, for light baffles and lining the interior of newtonian telescopes made from fiber tubing.
KYDEX® thermoplastic sheet is manufactured from an acrylic / PVC alloy that has some very unique
characteristics. Tough, nonporous, noncorrosive, chemical resistant, fire retardant and thermoformable.
KYDEX® sheet has very good abrasion resistance and virtually no moisture absorption. Kydex® can be cut
with scissors (preferred), utility knife, Dremel tool or a router (when guided.)
You can fasten Kydex® with mechanical fasteners like brad nails, staples and screws or if necessary,
Devcon Plastic Welder, Devcon Plastic Welder II or PVC Cold Welding Gel can be used to glue Kydex to itself.
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