Forming polypropylene?
Forming polypropylene?
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I would like to know if it is possible to heat and form a polypropylene part. I have a half sphere and would like to have a flat surface on it. Can I apply heat to soften the material and form a flat surface? The thickness of the material is approximately 5/32". Do I have to be concerned with property changes? I.E. spidering, cracking and weakening of the material?
Tofflemire
I would like to know if it is possible to heat and form a polypropylene part. I have a half sphere and would like to have a flat surface on it. Can I apply heat to soften the material and form a flat surface? The thickness of the material is approximately 5/32". Do I have to be concerned with property changes? I.E. spidering, cracking and weakening of the material?
Tofflemire





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