Re: Machining Lexan

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Original poster: "Dr. Resonance" <resonance-at-jvlnet-dot-com> 


That offer was from me Mark.

Dr. Resonance

Resonance Research Corporation
E11870 Shadylane Rd.
Baraboo   WI   53913
 >
 > I have experimented fire polishing on spare pieces of Lexan, but was
unable
 > to get the relatively rough machined edges to clear up much.  While the
 > smaller scuff marks on all the Lexan parts cleared up nicely, the deeper
 > gouges I found impossible to remove without burning the corners or
 > sub-surface bubbles forming.  The primary supports may polish up OK, but I
 > worry about all the sharp corners getting burned.  I have had an offer
 > previously to have someone experienced fire polish it all with a
 > hydrogen-oxygen flame.  I may yet take that person up on their offer.
 >
 > I guess some descriptions are in order....