Deadeye 325 Posted November 24, 2011 Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 I was just sitting here wondering how I could make use of the old factory stocks I have laying around. Can You reheat and reform it to make new things? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
D.C.MORRISON 494 Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 i have a good bit of experience working in injection molding. all the shops i worked in used glass filled nylon. in every case, short shot, bad parts and mold runners were ground and used again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DrThunder88 912 Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 It can also be softened up and re-shaped at about 400 degrees F. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deadeye 325 Posted November 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 would It be best to grind it up and remelt in the oven. I havent decided what to do yet maby make a pistol grip. just wondering how hot and any other tips? would be helpfull. Not a big deal to scrap a old saiga stock and maby end up with something usefull. Would a microwave melt it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gunfanatic 221 Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 would It be best to grind it up and remelt in the oven. I havent decided what to do yet maby make a pistol grip. just wondering how hot and any other tips? would be helpfull. Not a big deal to scrap a old saiga stock and maby end up with something usefull. Would a microwave melt it. There is a little more to molding plastic than just melting it in an oven and dumping it in a mold. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DrThunder88 912 Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 True. Injection molding typically happens at high temperatures and pressures than a consumer can generate safely. It'd be easier for a consumer to mold a thermosetting plastic than a thermoplastic. They could either be poured or layed up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deadeye 325 Posted November 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 I want to learn more please explain Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DrThunder88 912 Posted November 27, 2011 Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 Injection molding. Laying up. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deadeye 325 Posted November 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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