senkoman85 Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 I have searched the forums and only found results for Lexan...maybe circuit board is the same, but I tried the boiling water technique with absolutly no results...I am using a very very thin piece of Circuit Board lip and trying to get a downward bend similar to that of a SS rapala lure. I do not have access to a hair straightener so I can not attempt that method. Does anyone have advice on bending circuit board? Using 2 pairs of pliers and slowly "finessing" it has just caused me to crack the bills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maypo1979 Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 Senko, Lexan (Polycarbonate) is a Thermoplastic. "Thermoplastics" are materials which can be heated and formed, then re-heated and re-formed repeatedly. Circuit Board Material (AKA G-10, FR-4 etc) is glass cloth with an epoxy resin binder, a Thermoset Laminate. "Thermoset" materials undergo a chemical as well as a phase change when they are heated. They cannot be re-shaped by heating. In fact at some point enough heat will just make the material smolter and give off some pretty nasty fumes. Maypo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senkoman85 Posted February 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 Maypo, Thanks for the information, it helps out a LOT. Looks like I'm on a quest for some lexan lips now. Appreciate the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken The Fin Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 For Precut Lexan Bills Try Metalworks Stamping Corporation , Owner Dale Wehman ,608-666-2900 . They Bought Out A Company I`ve Bought Bills From In The Past .hope This Helps Everyone Ken The Fin . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...