Making a abs plastic mount for welts box chevy.
How to shape abs plastic sheet.
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Tutorial for how to.
This article uses a sheet about 1 4 thick so all times are about 10 to 15 minutes per step.
It is one of the most common plastics used in automotive trim pieces because it is strong inexpensive and can be easily molded into virtually any shape.
1 4 abs plastic can be bent using a heat gun to soften it up and then shape it manually.
Modify the timing as necessary.
The only major variable that can affect the forming process is the thickness of the plastic sheet.
For thicker sheets it will take longer and for thinner sheets it will take less time.
Abs stands for acrylonitrile butadiene styrene and is a polymer which is highly resistant to corrosive chemicals or physical damage.