Thermoforming refers to a process wherein plastic sheets are heated using a heat gun to particular temperatures and then molded to form specific shapes.
Using heat gun to form plastic sheet.
Once soft mold them into any shape you desire.
Ideal for perspex acrylic plexiglass polycarbonate.
Thermoforming is an affordable alternative for underground installations or home projects involving pvc pipes.
For diy projects like a gun holster or knife sheath.
Place the heated kydex on or around the item you want to mold.
Methods for molding kydex.
You need to heat kydex using a home oven or heat gun before you can begin to mold it to whatever shape you choose.
Preparing hot air gun w.
Bending shaping plastic with hot air gun heat gun.
Thermoplastic sheets are easy to melt and shape into your creation just heat the sheets above 150 degrees f for 2 3 minutes until they turn from translucent to clear using a heat gun.
Tutorial for how to.
1 4 abs plastic can be bent using a heat gun to soften it up and then shape it manually.
Work on a smooth glass surface as the heated plastic won t stick to glass.