{"product_id":"clear-polycarbonate-plate-cnc-machining-08384","title":"Clear Polycarbonate Plate: CNC Machining Stock - 150 × 200 mm","description":"\u003cp\u003ePolycarbonate was developed for applications where failure is not an option. Unlike acrylic, which prioritizes surface hardness and optical clarity, polycarbonate was engineered for impact resistance, toughness, and structural reliability under load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll find polycarbonate in machine guards, safety shields, enclosures, lenses, and structural panels where flexibility and durability matter more than brittleness. It can absorb shock, flex without cracking, and survive conditions that would shatter acrylic or glass. That resilience is why it became a standard material in industrial, automotive, and safety-critical environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolycarbonate machines differently from acrylic. It is tougher and more forgiving under impact, but softer at the surface. It benefits from sharp tooling, controlled feeds, and attention to heat management to avoid melting or edge fusion. When handled correctly, it drills, profiles, and pockets cleanly, making it well-suited for guards, enclosures, functional panels, and parts that must survive real-world use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBase Size: 150 × 200 mm (5.9 × 7.9 in)\u003cbr\u003e\nThickness options: Select from variations at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the Modern Maker\u003cbr\u003e\nShips from the Pacific Northwest, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery order supports Aetherium Innovations and our mission to develop tools and technologies that lower the barriers in the skilled art trades.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aetherium Innovations","offers":[{"title":"5mm","offer_id":44803749970055,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10mm","offer_id":44803750002823,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20mm","offer_id":44803750035591,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0641\/7062\/3111\/files\/il_fullxfull.7580499106_nume.jpg?v=1780788922","url":"https:\/\/aetheriuminnovations.com\/products\/clear-polycarbonate-plate-cnc-machining-08384","provider":"Aetherium Innovations","version":"1.0","type":"link"}