How To Bend Abs Plastic Sheet

Position the plastic sheet so that the area you will bend is between two flat flame retardant surfaces like saw horses.

How to bend abs plastic sheet.

Once heated it will bend easily. Follow these steps to bend an abs pipe yourself instead of hiring a professional to do the job for you thus saving excess costs. We demonstrate an easy way to cut and bend plastics to re use and recycle this incredible material into your projects you will need 1 heat source heat. The reason this works is because acrylic plastic actually melts at 405 f.

Step 1 take measurements. Water boils at 212 degrees fahrenheit at which point abs becomes soft and rubbery but will not burn. Put on cotton safety gloves. If the area to bend is on an outer curve or bend or if you want to create a tighter corner try using a frying pan on low heat to hold the plastic area to bend.

Take measurements to estimate the angle you might want the pipe to bend to. A common and safe method of reshaping abs plastic is to use boiling water which reduces risks involved with accidentally overheating abs. Melting abs in an oven works well but should be done outside or in a well ventilated area.