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Default any experience with curving lexan/plexiglass


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making a curved footboard/cabinet for childs bed and want to
make curved 'glass' doors. is it possible to heat lexan and mold or
will it scorch? Thanks


Possible? Sure
Practical? Not so easy.

You can build a "mold" or mandrill to wrap the softened plastic once heated.
I'm not sure, but polycarbonate softens at about 270 degrees. If the sheet
fits in your oven, you could heat it, shape it, then let it cool in place.