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 +==== Plastic Film Sheets ====
 +In September 2017 we received a donation of several rolls of plastic film. We think they were dielectric materials used in the manufacture of capacitors. The film seems to hold a cut edge well with little smoke or flame. The plastic has these characteristics, so we believe it is either PP or PET/polyester:\\
 +  * Denser than water, sinks (not a polyolefin, HDPE, LDPE)
 +  * Curls slightly when melted but does not drip or bubble
 +  * Little smoke/flame, but does burn
 +  * Metallized PP and PET films are used in capacitors from GE
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 ===== More Information ===== ===== More Information =====
 Universal Laser has a [[https://www.ulsinc.com/learn/laser-cutting|tutorial on laser cutting]] you may find useful. Universal Laser has a [[https://www.ulsinc.com/learn/laser-cutting|tutorial on laser cutting]] you may find useful.
  
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