On Fri, 06 Jun 2014 22:17:49 -0400, Tom Gardner Mars@Tacks wrote:

I need to build a method of heating part of a plastic handle, kinda'
like this one:

http://www.amazon.com/Better-Brush-U.../dp/B006GP591I

I need to bend it 20 degrees at the neck. I have a few heating elements
from water heaters or I'll buy the best candidate, whatever I can
control. Or, I'd buy the hole kit-n-ca-bootle off the shelf. Any
suggestions?

I wonder if one of the flexible acrylic bending heat strips would work
for you. What temperature are you after? From what plastic are the
handles made?

What kind of speed/daily qty are you looking for? That might drive
answers more into the realm of your wishlist.

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