Can I use this to machine plastic? Can this be used to machine resin or acrylic? Can I put a cutting bit in and set this to a low height and then put the plastic on the base and slide it into the blade to cut it? Let me know your thoughts! Can I use this to machine plastic? Can this be used to machine resin or acrylic? Can I put a cutting bit in and set this to a low height and then put the plastic on the base and slide it into the... » Read More Can I use this to machine plastic? Can this be used to machine resin or acrylic? Can I put a cutting bit in and set this to a low height and then put the plastic on the base and slide it into the blade to cut it? Let me know your thoughts! « Show Less
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I use it to shape, drill and work resin all the time. It does a fantastic job. Just turn your speed down so it doesn't melt the material as opposed to grinding/chipping it away.
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It will mill plastic just fine as long as you go slowly, which you should be doing when milling. Adding a X/Y vise at the base will both stabilize this, since the vise is heavy, and allow proper milling on soft material.
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Yes, you could definitely cut it.Continued:The material is unmarked, but is similar to ABS plastic (legos). A hack saw or dremel tool would cut it easily, a micro serrated knife would be slow going, but work. If you use an abrasive method (like all mentioned) a quick application of flame will smooth it out, and expose you to only minimum toxic fumes. If you have never use fire to smooth plastic, do it in a darker place, as the plastic can catch fire and burn so cleanly that the flame is invisible under bright light.
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You have to work the plastic by hand when you get the mas and how high you need it you can used a heat gun to help you shape it , I hope this help's Steve R
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Yes, use the 561 bit. You must be sure to keep the speed down to about an 8 to avoid chipping the acrylic, do not rush. Be sure to clamp the acrylic and use water when cutting. When you have the hole cut, use some fine sandpaper to smooth the edge.
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I used it to restore pinball machine metal,this machine did not last long and burned out .I bought another brand with a plastic case and a piece of metal cut through the side. I'm sure it will polish rocks but sharp edges will damage the plastic case .I would stick to one with a metal case.
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It will work on PVC and some plastics. I don't think it would work well on harder plastics as I am sure these bits would chip it badly.
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No problem. I have found a "step drill bit" works great in plastic if you don't have the special plastic drill bit.
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Hi Christina: As this product is a self-healing mat, I believe that you would be able to use a cutting machine. I would suggest though that you get a larger size to work with such as 24 x 36. Hope this helps. Kathy
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You have to spin it around back and forth by hand. I suppose that a miniature chuck for a dremel tool or equivalent would works also. The bits are very tiny. Used it once so far and works fine. Not for metal I think.
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I would not put it in the machine. You might be able to do it once but it would stress the joins to the plastic parts and lead to rips and tears down the line. Also it would speed up fading of the face.
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This blade works well on Plastics but I tried it with wood and it even had a hard time with just 5/4" Fir. Find another blade is what I would do. Freud makes a huge selction for cross cut blades.
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I've used this on smooth-sanded ABS and PLA plastics to give it a shine. I use it mainly to smooth the wavy texture of a sanded 3d printed item, which I then sand again. It's very versatile.
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It was really easy to work the plastic using my dremel's rotozip/drywall bit. I think the "fold the cord in half, zip-tie, and unspool both ends" hack will work better, though.
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Yes you can, that's the first thing I did was use it as a plastic welder. I used it to repair a crack on my motorcycle fairing.
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I did not use it for plastic...it gets hot but ..I would assume it would melt the plastic not leaving a clean cut
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The 3M website says it can..its a very hard finished material and cures quickly. Have no idea which bit is preferred.
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I would try Hobby Zone. I know you can fashion your own out of plastic it your are handy cutting and shaping plastic. Make a pattern from a good blade and transfer to suitable plastic. cut and shape.