Nov 22, 2005 #1 jmusg Chemical Joined Oct 7, 2005 Messages 3 Location US We have 1" thick PU plates with approx a 1/16" to 1/8" metal plate in them. What is the easiest way to cut this. Can we use a cutter/grinder that we would use for metal? Or is there another/better way?
We have 1" thick PU plates with approx a 1/16" to 1/8" metal plate in them. What is the easiest way to cut this. Can we use a cutter/grinder that we would use for metal? Or is there another/better way?
Nov 22, 2005 #2 M MintJulep Mechanical Joined Jun 12, 2003 Messages 10,235 Location JP Band saw. Grinder will likely result in a sticky mess. Upvote 0 Downvote
Nov 22, 2005 #3 Pressed Mechanical Joined Aug 24, 2005 Messages 315 Location US The original manufacture would be the best source as they probably cut it and reference it everyday. _______________________________________ Feeling frisky......... http://www.tailofthedragon.com Upvote 0 Downvote
The original manufacture would be the best source as they probably cut it and reference it everyday. _______________________________________ Feeling frisky......... http://www.tailofthedragon.com
Nov 22, 2005 #4 rnd2 Materials Joined Jun 29, 2003 Messages 595 Location AU If you have a lot of them, consider water jet. Upvote 0 Downvote
Dec 14, 2005 #5 polleke Mechanical Joined May 26, 2004 Messages 29 Location NL We cut up to 100 mm PU plates with steel backplating with a bandsaw Try it and succes Polleke Upvote 0 Downvote
Dec 14, 2005 #6 rnd2 Materials Joined Jun 29, 2003 Messages 595 Location AU http://www.jetcutinc.com/main2.html Cutting Services: Water Jet on ThomasNet.com Upvote 0 Downvote