chuck L
Plastic
- Joined
- Nov 18, 2007
- Location
- Mid Michigan
Hello.
I have been trying to come up with a method of securing plexiglass in an aluminum slot. The aluminum piece is 1/2" thick and the slot is as shown in my image.
My problem is really the plexiglass as I can control with width (4") but I cannot
control thickness. The manufacturer states the thickness can run from .224 to .248 / run. The plexiglass size is 4" X 5.2" X .224 -> .248.
I am trying to make it so the plexiglass does not "flop around" in the slot yet it can be fairly easy removed and reinstalled.
I have considered small set screws but I don't want to use 4 to keep the width fairly even and if I use 2 it will push the glass to one side.
I have thought of inserting "wedges/spacers" in the radius ends made from rubber or foam type material but I think it too much hassle to make them.
Suggestions welcome
Thanks
I have been trying to come up with a method of securing plexiglass in an aluminum slot. The aluminum piece is 1/2" thick and the slot is as shown in my image.
My problem is really the plexiglass as I can control with width (4") but I cannot
control thickness. The manufacturer states the thickness can run from .224 to .248 / run. The plexiglass size is 4" X 5.2" X .224 -> .248.
I am trying to make it so the plexiglass does not "flop around" in the slot yet it can be fairly easy removed and reinstalled.
I have considered small set screws but I don't want to use 4 to keep the width fairly even and if I use 2 it will push the glass to one side.
I have thought of inserting "wedges/spacers" in the radius ends made from rubber or foam type material but I think it too much hassle to make them.
Suggestions welcome
Thanks