Arcylic Sheet Molding and Welding DIY

Wuebbs007

@wuebbs007-VjlTb8 • Oct 26, 2024

Oct 26, 2024

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Just Wondering how to bend, form, cut, and weld acrylic sheets in to a form i need. Just The Basics Really. Keep In Mind On a Budget Trying to Make some body panels for an old atv

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gohm

@gohm-F3UUpP • Nov 12, 2010

Was there a reason you did not want to use fiberglass?

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Wuebbs007

@wuebbs007-VjlTb8 • Nov 12, 2010

I believe That Plastic would hold up better than fiberglass since riding abuse would shred fiberglass then i would have to fix it again

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gohm

@gohm-F3UUpP • Nov 14, 2010

I would imagine thermoforming of acrylic sheets is out of the capability of most individuals. Forming temp range is 290-320 degrees F. You'd want a horizontal radiant heat source. (open flame sources can lead to combustion of the acrylic) Tooling and molds would be used to create the shape. Afterward, cooling to 140-160F would need to take place uniformly, including the interior to avoid defects and stress. Shrinkage would also need to be considered in the design.

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