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We use a sintra substitute at work that seems to have very little flex compared to acrylics or other plastics. The size we use is about .75” thick and about 18”W x 36”L, so while not the full size of a playfield, it’s still large enough to demonstrate sag. You can print directly on it (unclear on durability). I don’t think it’s lighter than wood though.
Quoted from indypinhead:One thing you have to keep in mind, when dealing with plastics, is the ability of the artwork adhering to the material.
Yeah, that would be a major concern. We find that plastics are very challenging to adhere other materials (glues, inks, etc) directly on to.
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