Can anybody point me to resources for the absorption/reflection/refraction characteristics of PLA and/or ABS at non-visible wavelengths? I am working on a specific project, but i think this info would be useful to have up on the wiki. I'm interested in 2.4 Ghz range, for converting a tv dish into a long range high gain wifi antenna, or at least making it easier to do so. most PLA containers are microwave safe i think, so it's probably transparent at these frequencies (which would be good for me). https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?184,91070,91070#msg-91070 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 02:40:50 -0400 Phorum 5.2.23 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?184,91070,128704#msg-128704 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?184,91070,128704#msg-128704 -------------------------------------------------------
> Can anybody point me to resources for the
> absorption/reflection/refraction characteristics
> of PLA and/or ABS at non-visible wavelengths?
>
> I am working on a specific project, but i think
> this info would be useful to have up on the wiki.
>
>
> I'm interested in 2.4 Ghz range, for converting a
> tv dish into a long range high gain wifi antenna,
> or at least making it easier to do so.
>
> most PLA containers are microwave safe i think,
> so it's probably transparent at these frequencies
> (which would be good for me).

Did it work?]]> Burock Polymer Working Group Sat, 14 Apr 2012 11:38:43 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?184,91070,92004#msg-92004 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?184,91070,92004#msg-92004 Buback Polymer Working Group Tue, 26 Jul 2011 11:18:46 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?184,91070,91843#msg-91843 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?184,91070,91843#msg-91843
I downloaded that IEEE article through my university; send me a PM if you need a copy.]]> jbayless Polymer Working Group Mon, 25 Jul 2011 14:23:18 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?184,91070,91369#msg-91369 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?184,91070,91369#msg-91369
Electrical properties of biodegradable polylactic acid film]]> Buback Polymer Working Group Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:13:14 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?184,91070,91345#msg-91345 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?184,91070,91345#msg-91345

Feasibility study on microwave joining of green composites]]> Buback Polymer Working Group Wed, 20 Jul 2011 11:50:03 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?184,91070,91070#msg-91070 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?184,91070,91070#msg-91070
I am working on a specific project, but i think this info would be useful to have up on the wiki.

I'm interested in 2.4 Ghz range, for converting a tv dish into a long range high gain wifi antenna, or at least making it easier to do so.

most PLA containers are microwave safe i think, so it's probably transparent at these frequencies (which would be good for me).]]> Buback Polymer Working Group Mon, 18 Jul 2011 14:56:50 -0400