If you do not want to invest in tooling or machines or learning something new, there is a prototype die-cutting service that can score plastic sheets so that you can follow-up with scissors. Full -disclosure it is my company (see below). We have done this for clothing designers by scoring designs on thin mylar sheets to be used as patterns. All it takes is a DXF file and you can use the website to see how it works and get a quote (for standard gasket material). Use the 'Contact Us' link to get started on something custom like this.
Best regards, -- -- Glenn Rapid Converting LLC gl...@rapidconverting.com www.rapidgasket.com On Sat, Jul 25, 2020 at 6:19 AM N <nicklas.karlsso...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Depending on the plastic I'd first look at laser for this application. > > Don't laser PVC. PE and PP can be difficult unless it is very thin. > > > > Drag or tangential knife would be my second choice. You'll need some way > > to hold the sheet down. Simply taping down the edges may work. For > > thinner more flexible sheet you may need to use vacuum or low tack > > adhesive to hold it down. > > SheetCam has a plugin to generate drag knife tool paths and post > > processors to generate tangential paths. I personally prefer tangential. > > > > For quantities Andy is right, die cutting would be by far the most > > competitive way. > > Never expect any quantities, just did for myself so it will probably be by > hand or knife tool path. > > > _______________________________________________ > Emc-users mailing list > Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users > > _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
