Dane.Kouttron
Bend Plexi / Lexan
Ghetto project: Bend Plexi glass [another use for that soldering iron]
Bend Plexi-lexan with a soldering iron
Why?
This was done as an early test project for a later project which required a molded plexi-glass case.
What do i need?- Huge Soldering iron or monsterous hairdryer
- Some Plexi / Lexan
- slate/ non thermally conductive material
- Mold piece (angle Iron/ piping)
How can I make one?
| Step 1. | Get the Parts | |
| Step 2. | Set it up |  (monsterous soldering iron provides heat to make plexi glass (shown in yellow) malleable) Ensure that the plexi glass to be bent is heated uniformly. Note that the soldering iron is not touching the plexi, its just in-directly warming it up (to 200~300 F) -work in a ventilated area (outside) -Make sure plexi doesnt over heat (bubles start forming) |
| Step 3. | Make the bend |
 Using a frame (a shape that the plexi is supposed to mimic) let the malleble plexi cool down. The plexi in this image is 1/4" thick |
| Step 4. | Continue On | Continue with the bending of the plexi using the afforementioned ghetto procedure |
| Step 5. | Bask in the awesomeness |  And its a rectangle (thats peculiarly strong) |
Dane.Kouttron
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Electrical & Electrical Power
631.978.1650
