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  • Arcylic Sheet Molding and Welding DIY

    Wuebbs007

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    Updated: 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

    Member • Nov 12, 2010

    Was there a reason you did not want to use fiberglass?
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  • Wuebbs007

    Member • 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

    Member • 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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