jabbahutt
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 posted on 21/9/11 at 01:55 PM |
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ABS heat resistance
Afternoon all
Time again to consult the fountain of knowledge. How resistant to heat is ABS. If for instance I mounted something approx 100mm above the exhaust on
the outside of the car would it be damaged by the heat?
As always your replies are much appreciated
Cheers
Nigel
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Confused but excited.
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| posted on 21/9/11 at 02:36 PM |
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It would soften and sag.
Used to vac form 3mm abs and it took very little heat to get it soft enough to form.
Sorry, just realised you said that it would be on the outside of the car. Could still be an issue whilst stationary though. Depends to some extent on
what you actually want to do.
Could well suffer damage over time if not immediately.
[Edited on 21/9/11 by Confused but excited.]
Tell them about the bent treacle edges!
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plentywahalla
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| posted on 21/9/11 at 05:52 PM |
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I used to use ABS tube as a steam box for steam bending oak timbers.
It would deform under its own weight eventually. So although the melt temperature is nearer 180 degrees, even at 100 degrees it is not stable.
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