Thread: Machining plastics with CNC
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Unread 12-03-2007, 20:53
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Re: Machining plastics with CNC
Delrin machines very well ,but can be problem if you you are going paint it.
You might try high density foam board (renshape ) not sure of the spelling.
I would also suggest buy a roll of 3M carpet tap .When machining plastics they tend to warp badly.Two sided carpet tap work great to hold the material .Make sure everything is very clean.cut light and fast.

You should post a picture of what you want to cut ,I some different material around my shop.If you have the size I might be able to send you the material.

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