Bending Plastic Laminate With A Heat Gun

To create bends for small scale projects in plexiglass perspex or acrylic 1 8 inch and thinner you can use a small torch butane kitchen torches work well a paint stripping heat gun or an embossing heat tool which is a wand that works very similarly to a paint stripping gun but using a smaller more directed heat flow with a smaller fan.

Bending plastic laminate with a heat gun. As for the heat gun ruining the glue pre form the laminate by heating it with the gun before gluing holding it around the radius either by hand or with clamps till it cools. Master appliance s hg heat gun works perfectly due to its high airflow and robust heat. To bend the pvc you will need to use a heat gun to soften the material enough to shape it. The exact temperature to which you must heat your laminate depends on the manufacturer and grade.

In short if you don t need or can t afford a high end heat gun this little tool is definitely capable of doing the job. Bending shaping plastic with hot air gun heat gun. Wagner spraytech 0503008 ht1000 heat gun 2 temp settings 750ᵒf 1000ᵒf soften paint caulking adhesive putty for removal shrink wrap bend plastic pipes and loosen rusted nuts or bolts by wagner spraytech. Most tight formica curves are formed during the manufacturing process since it s difficult to bend and shape manually.

This accessory kit turns this heat gun into a much more versatile product. Some brands bend well but some want to pull away from the. Heat bending laminate with care and attention you can bend laminate to a one inch radius. Ideal for perspex acrylic plexiglass polycarbonate.

I bend it to a 2 radius everyday without heat or sanding. Preparing hot air gun w. Heat only the section you need to bend and keep the heat gun moving over that section without focusing on one spot too long. Heat the laminate with a heat gun.

Everything comes together in a durable plastic carry case making it both portable and easy to store. Testing a heat gun as method for bending plexiglass. I use a heat gun to bend these with various degrees of success. In a well ventilated area plug in the heat gun prepare your pvc and put on a pair of heavy duty heat resistant gloves.

Formica is a plastic laminate used widely for countertops and cabinet doors. It is made by bonding layers of paper together with a plastic resin under high heat and tremendous pressure to create a single solid layer. Glue up and apply. It will retain enough of the shape of the radius.

However the forming temperature will be approximately 170 c 338 f.