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Looking for a source where there would be a layer of aluminum about 1/16
inch thick bonded to a layer of plastic, somewhat heat resistant about 1/8
inch thick. This would be cut into 3 inch square pieces. Anyone hear of
anything like this?


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Some types of siding (for houses) are similar to what you describe, but I
don't think it's that thick.

How about the plates they use for printing?

"RJ" wrote in message
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Looking for a source where there would be a layer of aluminum about 1/16
inch thick bonded to a layer of plastic, somewhat heat resistant about 1/8
inch thick. This would be cut into 3 inch square pieces. Anyone hear of
anything like this?




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The state of alabama uses a material that is thin aluminum bonded on
twqo sides of a plastic sheet for highway signs and traffic signs now
instead of the tyupicall all aluminum sheets. I have a few of the
signs I have a few signs I acquired after hurricanes etc, as well as
some new unused stock I scrounged form the ALA DOT boys, and its about
like the material yoour looking for. IIRC its made by Lyons something
or other. Aluminum is approx .030-040 thick on both sides on a 1/8"
think plastic material.........some really tuff stuff but easy to work
with. They just apply the various reflective materials directly on the
one side. Check a couple of highway , stop signs etc in yuor area as
they m ay alaso be using this stuff in your local........and if so
contact the signs division of your local DOT or municipal boys.



On Wed, 22 Feb 2006 20:37:34 GMT, "Dave Lyon"
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Some types of siding (for houses) are similar to what you describe, but I
don't think it's that thick.

How about the plates they use for printing?

"RJ" wrote in message
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Looking for a source where there would be a layer of aluminum about 1/16
inch thick bonded to a layer of plastic, somewhat heat resistant about 1/8
inch thick. This would be cut into 3 inch square pieces. Anyone hear of
anything like this?




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"RJ" wrote in message
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Looking for a source where there would be a layer of aluminum about 1/16
inch thick bonded to a layer of plastic, somewhat heat resistant about 1/8
inch thick. This would be cut into 3 inch square pieces. Anyone hear of
anything like this?


sounds like what is used in aircraft for bathroom mirrors...it has metal
(al.or stainless) bonded to clear plastic.You might do a search under
aviation supplies.Can be sheared or jig sawed.


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