Modding Perfect arcs

Discussion in 'Modding' started by Noobkiller, 1 Jun 2007.

  1. Noobkiller

    Noobkiller What's a Dremel?

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    Can anyone show me something I can use to bend plexiglass into perfect arcs?
     
  2. dragon2309

    dragon2309 techie

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    make yourself up a jig, then heat the plexi with a blowtorch, bend around the jig and leave it to cool....

    simple really
     
  3. saltynay

    saltynay What's a Dremel?

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    if your going to be bending the whole section then put the plexi in the oven and then put it aroung the jig that way you have it all melted in a uniform fashion and your less likely to cause internal stress due to hot spots
     
  4. Burnout21

    Burnout21 Is the daddy!

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    Yep heat the plastic up until it becomes 'rubbery' and clamp it in a custom jig.

    Let it cool, there may be a little spring in it and some srinkage, but it will be fine.
     
  5. Navig

    Navig What's a Dremel?

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