8 TIPS ON USING HANDHELD CUTTING TOOLS
We Are Frequently Asked Which Tools Can Be Used To Fabricate King StarBoard®. Get Tips For Using Handheld Cutting Tools On King StarBoard®
CNC and Fabrication
USING ADHESIVES
We Are Frequently Asked How To Apply And Use Adhesives With Our Products. We Want To Remind You That Generally, Bonding Polyethylene With Adhesives Does Not Result In A Permanent Structural Bond, Like Mechanical Fastening Or Welding. See Full Instructions And Video Tutorial.
HUNTERS RIDGE SIGN MADE WITH KING COLORCORE®
Hunters Ridge, a subdivision in the Mahomet, Illinois community, needed a 78” wide sign that would withstand outdoor weather conditions and last a long time. Simon Anderson, a fabricator, was given the task to find the right material and make the outdoor sign. The sign is made with a 1/2“ gauge 48” x 96” sheet of Read More »
HOW TO CNC & FABRICATE POLYMER
How To CNC & Fabricate Polymer Guides and Videos CNC Quick Fact Sheet King Plastic’s polymer sheets can be easily fabricated with a CNC machine. Tool manufacturers, such as Onsrud and Vortex, classify King Plastic’s material as ‘soft plastic’ in their catalogs and information. This is important because the geometry of the bit changes given Read More »
KING PLASTIC\’S CNC QUICK FACT SHEET AVAILABLE NOW
King Plastic Corporation’s Polymer Sheets Can Be Easily Fabricated With A CNC Machine. Download King Plastic\’s CNC Quick Fact Sheet, Available Now.
KING PLASTIC CORPORATION PUBLISHES NEW INFORMATION GUIDE FOR TOOLS AND FABRICATION TECHNIQUES
New Fabrication Guide King Plastic Corporation’s polymer sheets work like wood and can be easily fabricated using standard woodworking tools. The new fabrication guide includes general tooling information, CNC guidelines, cleaning, and general care information. Available now. Download Fabrication Guide
THERMOFORMING WITH A BENDING BAR AND THERMOFORMING A LARGER RADIUS
Thermoforming with a Bending Bar The part to be bent needs to have a 90 degree groove routed in the material, which will form the finished bend location. The groove should be cut to a depth that leaves about 0.100”-.050” of material (more thickness for a rounder corner, less thickness for a sharper corner). Preheat Read More »
SELECTING THE PROPER POLYMER MATERIAL
By Vishu Shah, John Wiley & Sons. Failures arising from hasty material selection are not uncommon in plastics or any other industry. In an application that demands high-impact resistance, a high-impact material must be specified. If the material is to be used outdoors for a long period, an Ultraviolet resistant (UV) material must be specified. Read More »
TIPS FOR WELDING THERMOPLASTICS
TIPS FOR WELDING THERMOPLASTICS From the archives IAPD Welding is the process of uniting surfaces by softening them with heat. When welding thermoplastics, one of the key components is the material itself. For as long as plastic welding has been around many people still do not understand the basics, which is critical to a proper Read More »
SUPPORT TECHNIQUES FOR KING STARBOARD®
Does King StarBoard® require support when bearing a load? The King StarBoard® Family of Marine Grade Polymers are strong, but they are not a structural material. When using these products, they must be supported by a load bearing framework. Use King StarBoard® itself to brace your work. A reinforcing rib of King StarBoard® can be Read More »