Plexiglass is terrible to work with, as it's very brittle when
cutting, and it has a very narrow temp range between soft enough to
bend or vacuform and too hot. It gets bubbles easily when it gets too hot.
Polystyrene or styrene is much easier to work with. Cutting, bending,
vacuforming, etc. Takes paint better, too.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nwpropmastershttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/castingMake sure to check the links here and in those groups.
Steve Greenfield
--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, David McNab <rebirth@...> wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> Problem with enclosures - I find the enclosures I want, but they turn
> out to be unavailable here in NZ.
>
> Plenty overseas, but at the price of inflated handling/shipping charges,
> which for small quantities blows the price out hard.
>
> This makes me wonder about taking a DIY approach.
>
> Not wanting metal, or folded plastic etc. Needing a process which can
> produce reasonably attractive plastic cases.
>
> Has anyone had success in this field?
>
> If so, can you point me to any good sites for learning?
>
> I'm thinking of starting with perspex (called 'pexiglass' in some areas
> I believe).
>
> Cheers
> David
>