10phone2 Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 Since I figured there are a few engineers here, it's worth a shot. Can anyone recommend books/websites for diy construction of either thermoplastic or ABS plastic parts? thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brrcats Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 nope, but that sounds pretty awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10phone2 Posted September 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 there is some pretty cool shit being made by vacuum forming. Here a motorcycle helmet: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKilbourne Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 Since I figured there are a few engineers here, it's worth a shot. Can anyone recommend books/websites for diy construction of either thermoplastic or ABS plastic parts? thanks. The only ABS plastic that I have seen formed is an ABS backed acrylic at a tub/shower manufacturing plant. They thermo form the sheet and then spray chopped glass/filled resin on the back side of the part for strength. The thermo forming is done by a large machine, heated to ~ 300 then vacuum is pulled on the sheet to form it over the mold. I have no experience with thermoplastics, but work with thermoset materials. What are you looking to do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10phone2 Posted September 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 I have to make a 1x1x11.5 rectangle for the outside and same shape for the bottom . I am leaning towards injection molding due to any shape is possible for base to hold various things/electrical components, but vacuum forming like hot tubs looks a lot simpler to the top part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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