Forming Plexiglass Sheet

Plexiglass or acrylic sheet this system works well for small pieces of plexiglass in thicknesses of up to 1 8 inch.

Forming plexiglass sheet.

Force the plexiglass into the desired shape. This article uses a sheet about 1 4 thick so all times are about 10 to 15 minutes per step. If you d like to reach out to us to. A mold any object shape you can press the acrylic into to give it shape mallet and or a peen for shaping caution i ve only tried this in an electric oven.

We can say that it is a superhero because it is approximately two hundred times stronger than a normal glass which makes it virtually unbreakable thus it is used in windows motorbike fairings. It can also shorten the time required to transport the heated sheet from the oven to the forming equipment thus minimizing the possibility of cold forming. Continue to direct the heat jet back and forth along the bend line until the acrylic sheet fits into the form at the correct angle. Today we re using a line bender to form some acrylic for our new cnc dust shroud.

Attempting to create a smaller radius would snap the sheet. For thicker sheets it will take longer and for thinner sheets it will take less time. Modify the timing as necessary. We re not that good at it come watch.

For instance the smallest complete circle you could form with a sheet of plexiglass 1 32 inch thick would have a radius of 5 6 inches. Acrylic oven baking sheet aluminum foil timer felt for handling the acrylic and to prevent scratches tools for forming tools for forming may include. I can t recommend for. For thicker acrylic you will need to use a metal bar clamped very securely and you may only be able to work with narrow strips of material as your heat source may not be able to heat wider areas of thick material.

This device can reduce appreciably the labor required for clamping and unclamping sheets preparatory to forming. The only major variable that can affect the forming process is the thickness of the plastic sheet. Cold forming plexiglas sheet can be cold formed bent at room temperature in a smooth arc and held to a radius by forcing the material into a curved channel support. Clear polycarbonate most commonly you can find it in the form of clear plastic sheets and transparent but it also comes in many other colors too.

Diy soda fountain machine. Over bend the sheet slightly to prevent memory and then let the sheet relax back into the form. Hold the sheet in position for a few minutes allowing it to cool and re harden.