Line bending or thermoforming a brasion resistant acrylic sheet is not recommended.
Bend radius acrylic sheet.
Extruded acrylic sheet will give better definition in tight radii or deep draws.
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Use long thin 1 inch or so in width test strips to practice your technique and learn how your particular heat source affects your chosen thickness of plastic.
Curved polycarbonate sheet on swimming pool enclosure in the formation of such a shape the significance of the cold forming radius comes into play.
Remember to wait until the initial bend in the acrylic has completely cooled before attempting another bend in the same sheet of acrylic.
It is given by multiplying the thickness of the sheet by 100 i e.
This gives the minimum radius that should be attained if the final form is to remain in place.
Repeat the heating process as necessary for any other bends in the sheet of acrylic.
Extruded sheet should be heated to between 290 and 320 f 145 and 160 c.
Cast acrylic sheet should be heated to between 340 and 380 f 171 and 193 c.