Making a abs plastic mount for welts box chevy.
How to shape abs plastic sheet.
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Abs stands for acrylonitrile butadiene styrene and is a polymer which is highly resistant to corrosive chemicals or physical damage.
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.
For thicker sheets it will take longer and for thinner sheets it will take less time.
Modify the timing as necessary.
This article uses a sheet about 1 4 thick so all times are about 10 to 15 minutes per step.
Ideal for perspex acrylic plexiglass polycarbonate.
The only major variable that can affect the forming process is the thickness of the plastic sheet.