Wine Country
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Joined: 2006-09-24
Location: Santa Rosa, CA
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We use vacuum lamination extensively in the shop. Many of the parts have curved sections with bending radiuses of 2" or so. Some of the bends approach 180 degrees. I have not found off the shelf material that will bend this radius without snapping. Consequently, we kerf .375 bending luan or sand off one of the outside layers of 1/8" bending Italian poplar or sand the solid side of prekerfed 6mm MDF down to about .030" thick and wet the back. Does anyone have a source for material that will vacuum form over a 2" radius? 4x8 or 4x10 sheets are most desirable. BTW, The final part thickness is 1/2" to 3/4" and are 36-48" wide along the bend axis. The bags are 30 mil poly. Many thanks!
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