Gary and Jessica Houghton
10-29-2007, 4:02 PM
Hello all.
I have been reading the forums and all of the discussions about various plastics, and their corresponding benefits / drawbacks. However, most of those discussions have centered around thinner materials.
I have been approached by a local dealer of commercial embroidery machines about the possibility of cutting hoops for his machines. These hoops are normally injection molded, not sure out of what material. However, they need to be cut from a sheet of material approx .4 inches thick and will ultimately be cut in a rectangular outline shape about 5" x 7". The material they are cut from needs to be semi-rigid, but not so brittle that it breaks when slightly tweaked.
I have an Epilog 35w Helix. Does anyone have any suggestions on a material that can be found that might be suitable and not break the bank? I have heard of Delrin, but it is usually very thin and costs A LOT.
I am thinking perhaps ABS or some polyester derivative.
Any other ideas for a material, and a source?
Thanks,
Gary and Jessica Houghton
Etched!
I have been reading the forums and all of the discussions about various plastics, and their corresponding benefits / drawbacks. However, most of those discussions have centered around thinner materials.
I have been approached by a local dealer of commercial embroidery machines about the possibility of cutting hoops for his machines. These hoops are normally injection molded, not sure out of what material. However, they need to be cut from a sheet of material approx .4 inches thick and will ultimately be cut in a rectangular outline shape about 5" x 7". The material they are cut from needs to be semi-rigid, but not so brittle that it breaks when slightly tweaked.
I have an Epilog 35w Helix. Does anyone have any suggestions on a material that can be found that might be suitable and not break the bank? I have heard of Delrin, but it is usually very thin and costs A LOT.
I am thinking perhaps ABS or some polyester derivative.
Any other ideas for a material, and a source?
Thanks,
Gary and Jessica Houghton
Etched!