Glasslike sheet needed for book scanning platform

[dmehling]

I'm trying to build a book scanning platform, and I need a thin sheet of clear material which will be used to hold open the book in order to image the pages. I was contemplating using plexiglass, but glass is certainly an option as well. I am more concerned about the cost than anything. I also need to be able to attach this material to a robotic arm in order to raise and lower it. I really have no idea where to begin with this project.

 

[Astronuc]

Tempered glass, glass doubly-laminated with polycarbonate, or polycarbonate would probably be best.

http://www.bayermaterialsciencenafta.com/businesses/pcs/index.html?gclid=CKXzq5TGgo4CFRPdPgodU3pQLg

http://www.sundancesupply.com/

Check with a local glass supplier, or a university laboratory, or laboratory supplier.

I presume one could get a cheap second-hand copier.