Line Bending Definition And Steps

Question 1

Line Bending Definition

Answer 1

Line bending is the process used when a simple bend is needed in a sheet of plastic. The machine has a heat bar that heats the plastic along the line to a temperatue that it is soft enough to bend. Once the bend is made the heat bar is turned off so that the plastic can cool and retain the bent shape.

Question 2

Step 1

Answer 2

Place the piece of acrylic and place it on the heat bar

Question 3

Step 2

Answer 3

The acrylic will start to become more malleable on the place where it is being heated up

Question 4

Step 3

Answer 4

Shape the acrylic in your desired way but make sure it is the right bend because when it cools down it will become harder and less malleable

Question 5

Step 4

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Remove the plastic from the heat bar and let it cool down making it stiffen up and will stay that shape