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Imperial Creative Engineering => Resources and References => Topic started by: krztfr on March 26, 2012, 12:04:14 PM

Title: Plastic bending question
Post by: krztfr on March 26, 2012, 12:04:14 PM

for those who work with styrene whats the best way to creates bends in plastic dowels and tubes? I'm going for a pipe works look

Title: Re: Plastic bending question
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on March 26, 2012, 02:29:43 PM

Heat up the plastic rod with a heat gun or hair dryer on high. Then it will bend very easily.

Title: Re: Plastic bending question
Post by: BL4CK5H33P on May 10, 2012, 10:18:25 AM

Heating works the best for plastic tubing & rod - if U are using alloy (metal) tubing - wrap the part in florist wire (found in hobby stores) - then bend to the desired angle - then unwind the wire - I used to make my own exhaust headers & sidepipes utilizing this method when I was into car models...