re-shaping clear parts

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hi all,

i have to re-shape(i.e. bend) a couple of clear parts as they havn’t got the correct curve on them,is it ok to do the same as resin,warm them in water and then bend? i’m gonna take it real easy as i dont want any stress marks in the plastic.

paul

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Go very slowly.

Clear polystyrene is more brittle than colored PS and much more brittle than resin. You may be subject to more of a chance or breakage if you heat and try to force it.

have a backup plan.

I think I’d heat it in water a bit more than you might think and then bend carefully