How to cut Plastic Sheet
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 พ.ย. 2006
- This video segment will show you how to cut plastic sheet. It will also show you the cutting option you have, should you choose to have TAP Plastics cut it for you.
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Outstanding! My brother told me about TAP Plastics and there's a store about 1.5 hours from me. He said nothing but good about you folks and so I know where I'm going for my plastics needs! Please keep these excellent videos coming and posted!
Tap Plastic - you have the best videos.
This is really good advertising considering this has been posted in 2006. Thank you very much for the information. I couldn't find a laser cutting service in my country that does jobs for under 100 pieces, so i will have to use the methods you mentioned here.But i have to say, I would fly to wherever you're located to get my plastic related work done. I'm that impressed with the video. :)
You can cut curved pieces with several tools, including a band saw, scroll saw, and a saber saw. You can also use a router or a Roto-Zip type of tool. To cut out the center, drill a hole first, then insert the blade of the saber saw, or the router bit through the hole and start cutting.
I can't wait to build this stuff.
I wish you guys had a store near me :)
There are several methods. The simplest is to use a Forstner drill bit for a simple circle cut-out. For larger holes, you can use a saber saw, router, or Roto-Zip tool. First drill a hole in the area to be cut out, big enough to put the blade or bit through. Then, Insert the blade or bit and begin cutting.
This is a great professional tutor. Especially learned something with the stryrofoam tip. Thanks! 5/5*
What teeth # would you recommend for cutting 1/8" acrylic with a jig saw so there is no micro cracking or worse?
Thank you if you can reply.
@jkmac407 Either a jigsaw or band saw will work. If you use a jigsaw, be sure to provide good support to minimize vibration. We place a piece of 2" Styrofoam under the plastic and then cut through both. The Styrofoam supports the plastic and does not dull the blade.
This is a great video -- covers a lot of options. One thing I'm curious about: I need to straight cut a ⅛" thick polycarbonate sheet. Would the scribing and breaking method work for this? Seems like polycarbonate is more inclined to bend than break.
It depends on what you are trying to do with that tool. The Dremel I am familiar with is good for engraving or light grinding/sanding, but not for cutting. A tool like a Roto-Zip is more powerful and can be used for cutting, especially for curved cuts.
@mrjimmy2o9 The blades we carry will cut acrylic and polycarbonate equally well.
Use a jigsaw blade with 9-12 teeth per inch. If you can blow cold air (with a compressor or shop vac in reverse) on the plastic as you cut, this will help cool the blade. A band saw or table saw can give you better results.
I'd like to make a black acrylic frame, similiar to that shown in the video "Fireplace - Large.m4v"; seems a suitable task for a DIY beginner. Which approach should I take: have a retangular portion cut from the center of a plexiglass sheet or construct the frame by gluing 4 border pieces?
Thanks to your tutorials, I'm very excited about starting my new acrylic creations hobby!
@fly2000jtb TAP is located in California, Oregon, and Washington. You can find our locations on our website.
@phillipk If you order pieces cut from our material, there should be no extra charge for straight cuts. If we cut your material or material from the 'cut-off bin', there is a cut charge.
Depending on the length of the piece you are trying to 'snap' 1/4" can be done, but not particularly easily. You will need to experiment. We generally don't recommend that thickness for that method, but that doesn't mean someone can't do it.
@1995brendan1995 If it is a sharp fine tooth blade, you might get some melting. There might also be some chipping, but good technique/practice can minimize that.
TAP Plastics does not charge for cutting square or rectangular pieces. Other shapes will incur a cutting charge. Also, edges that are 'saw cut' do not produce good glue joints. All glued edges should be routed first. TAP can provide this service for a small fee as well.
@woshigepro Handsaws are not very effective for cutting plastic. If the material not too thick, try scoring and snapping. Otherwise use a very fine tooth saw and carefully support the plastic, but even then, you will not get a good edge.
hi i need to cut several reclangual with cureved edges (but not oval) is there anyway i can do this at come without a lazer it need to be in the center of the peice about 5 mm high each
how would one make a hole starting in the middle
besides using a laser
thanks!
How can I cut an acryllic sheet into circles if I only have stuff like exacto knifes to work with?
Use a fairly fine tooth blade with about 14 teeth per inch. You may get some melting. You can find more detailed information at our website.
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Hi there. I'm currently experimenting on an old Martlet Scroll Saw.. and was wondering if you had any advice on what blade or method would be appropriate to cut LP records (polyvinyl chloride plastic), and if it is at all possible to do so with this machine. Thanks
You would probably be better off with a fine tooth blade that fits your tile saw. Lowering your blade might help since that will produce less friction on the plastic.
Yes.
@gvxrlole Scribing and snapping 1/8" material can be done, but it is a challenge.
You cannot cut through the plastic with a box cutter. But, you can scribe the plastic and then snap it to make the cut. You will need to make several passes with the cutter before your snap the plastic.
If i were to cut a eight of an inch of acrylic using a plywood saw, would it cause harm to the plastic?
@malibu78321 I tried loading that video twice with no luck. You are choosing between cost and appearance. A solid piece with the center cut out would give the best looking finish but you are buying more material. 4 border pieces are less expensive however the butt joints will show.
@redxile666 An Exacto knife will not do it. Order the circle directly. It will not be much more expensive than the plain plastic, and it will be perfect.
You can certainly trim the edge of acrylic with a router bit. However, never plow the bit into the center of the piece to cut it to size. That is dangerous and will not yield good results.
For very thin material this could be possible. It's not recommended for thicker material.
I wanna find something to cut polyethylene.
- 0,50my to 0,90my
The package that I produce it´s like a box, so needs to be a horizontal cut.
Somebody help me.
at 3:48 you say "straight rectangular cuts" are free of charge. Gee, I just paid $12 for 12 pieces cut to 4"x 0.5".
ok
man everythings better with a laser