Specification Brand : Small Parts BulletPoint1 : Kydex V is a recycled grade of Kydex 100 and Kydex T BulletPoint2 : Higher breakage resistance than competitive thermoplastics as measured by the Notched Izod test BulletPoint3 : Among the most rigid of thermoforming materials with a modulus of elasticity of 2,482 MPa (360,000 psi) BulletPoint4 : Easy to form with excellent part definition and deep-draw characteristics BulletPoint5 : Great for knife sheaths and gun holsters Color : Black, 52114, P3 Velour Matte ItemForm : Sheet ItemName : KYDEX V Sheet - 0.028" Thick, Black, 12”x12” Shear Cut, 8 Pack ItemPackageDimensions_Height : 0.762 centimeters ItemPackageDimensions_Length : 29.972 centimeters ItemPackageDimensions_Width : 29.972 centimeters ItemPackageQuantity : 1 ItemShape : Sheet ItemTypeKeyword : plastic-sheets Manufacturer : Total Plastics Material : Plastic ModelNumber : 800001 NumberOfItems : 8 PartNumber : 800001 ProductDescription : KYDEX V KYDEX V sheet has excellent forming properties, which results in uniform wall thicknesses and crisp detail. KYDEX V sheet forms to deep draws with low forces when heated to the upper end of the forming temperature range. Unlike many other thermoforming sheets, KYDEX V sheet has unusually high resistance to hot tearing.
Forming Guidelines - Oven temperatures should be set differently than the settings used for ABS or FR-ABS.
- Typical heater settings (percentage timers) are 30% – 50% top heaters and 50% - 70% bottom heaters. - The most frequent problem is trying to heat the sheet too quickly, particularly on the primary surface. - Cycle times will vary depending on the oven conditions and grade of KYDEX V sheet being formed. - When forming KYDEX V sheet, it is better to rely on the sheet appearance during heating than on fixed cycle times. - Forming temperatures – Guidelines: (Sheet should not exceed 204°C (400°F).
165 - 177°C (330 - 350°F) for < 1.50mm (0.060"). 182 - 196°C (360 - 385°F) for 1.50mm to 3.20mm (0.060" to 0.125"). 196 - 204°C (385 - 400°F) for > 3.20mm (0.125")
- Ideally the core sheet temperature should be within 10°F of the surface temperature.
Sheet Appearance During Heating As KYDEX V sheet is heated, the inherent stresses in the sheet will relax.
Stage I: The heating is marked by wide undulations and softening.
Stage II: The material will start to form small ripples (known as oil canning). .
Stage III: The material will start to smooth out and sag (KYDEX V sheet will generally sag less than other thermoplastics due to its high melt strength. .
Stage IV: The ripples will have smoothed out indicating that most stresses have been removed. 10 to 30 seconds afterwards the sheet is ready to form. ProductSiteLaunchDate : 2010-06-01T00:00:00.000-07:00 Size : 8 Pack - .028", Size - 12" x 12" UnitCount : 8 UnspscCode : 27110000