If you know more than one technique please write it. Thaks for your time.
2006-09-25 15:44:36 · 7 answers · asked by Denisse L. 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Other - Arts & Humanities
I am a industrial designer and Iead a materials class in the University. Currently, we are working on a proyect that requires the bending of an Acrylic piece... (The solid Acrylic that you use for your aquariums, etc...). Thanks for your time.
2006-09-25 15:52:01 · update #1
Please include what kind of tools are needed to bend it, time required in the process, etc... Thank you, again :-)
2006-09-25 15:55:04 · update #2
why would you need to bend acrylic??
Is that the some stuff they use on fake nails?
2006-09-25 15:48:08 · answer #1 · answered by ♥cutemamma♥ 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The previous answer of using a hot air blower is correct. You have to heat the piece to bend then hold or brace it in place once you have it where you want it so it can cool and retain it's shape. This will work with the plexi glass type of acrylic and will also work for the stuff they make the plastic barrels and buckets out of also. Slow even heat is more effective than quick hot heat so it will take some time getting the hang of it.
2006-09-26 15:35:16 · answer #2 · answered by The Druid 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heat is the answer. Very carefully. Use a hot air blower for your source of heat, hold pressure in the directions of bend and be patient. Only way I know.
2006-09-25 22:55:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try starting from acrrylic in a liquid form like the fake finger nails if that's possible..
2006-09-25 23:28:02 · answer #4 · answered by Dallas 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to heat it slowly
2006-09-25 22:52:08 · answer #5 · answered by metcalfmaintenance1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With your hands
2006-09-25 22:45:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
heat it first low heat
2006-09-28 20:56:51 · answer #7 · answered by artcherman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋