Working with Lexan.

Cieprus · 05-26-2002, 12:51 PM

What dremal bit should I use to cut this stuff?

Will it get hot and melt at all?

Its for a window...

Cya

Cyco-Dude · 05-26-2002, 02:21 PM

it will melt / warp if the cutting wheel is moving too fast or if you arent cutting the material fast enough. set the speed of the tool to low, and take breaks to allow the lexan to cool down.
it would be wise to play around with a scrap piece befor doing the actual window.

Cieprus · 05-26-2002, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Cyco-Dude
it will melt / warp if the cutting wheel is moving too fast or if you arent cutting the material fast enough. set the speed of the tool to low, and take breaks to allow the lexan to cool down.
it would be wise to play around with a scrap piece befor doing the actual window.

Ya good Idea.

Cieprus · 05-26-2002, 05:42 PM

Well I cut my window.

I used this bit... Here

It works GREAT.

But be very careful, those chunks of lexan that it spits out, are HOT!!

Cieprus · 05-26-2002, 05:51 PM

Can I use Epoxy to bond the lexan to the side of my case?

Will regular epoxy bond the lexan to the metal?

Thanks

Cyco-Dude · 05-26-2002, 07:15 PM

try some velco...also, you might try putting some trim around the edge of the hole to make it look spiffy (chrome car door trim would work; available @ most auto-parts stores)

er...check your link there bro

did you use a cut-off wheel?? or like a router bit?

pHaestus · 05-26-2002, 08:21 PM

My windows are affixed with Plumber's Goop (marine goop to be exact)

Cieprus · 05-26-2002, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Cyco-Dude
try some velco...also, you might try putting some trim around the edge of the hole to make it look spiffy (chrome car door trim would work; available @ most auto-parts stores)

er...check your link there bro did you use a cut-off wheel?? or like a router bit?

Ya I have the trim, but its a pain cause it kinks around corners.

Ok I fixed the link

Cieprus · 05-26-2002, 09:40 PM

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Originally posted by pHaestus
My windows are affixed with Plumber's Goop (marine goop to be exact)

Ahh good idea.

I need to try that stuff, I hear its great.

Cieprus · 05-26-2002, 10:36 PM

Great, Im in a bind.

The window border i got kinks around small bends.

bummer...

pHaestus · 05-26-2002, 10:40 PM

The lexan I used was VERY thin (got in a bit of a bind on my top window and didn't want to hack up the frame). Your mileage may vary using goop to hold heavy lexan in place.

FRAGN'STIEN · 05-26-2002, 10:44 PM

I used velcro on my Aopen because the lexan scraches real easy. That if you buy a big roll of the velcro you can just change out the window when it gets too ugly.

Cieprus · 05-26-2002, 10:50 PM

Ya, I still dont know what to do for a border.

pHaestus · 05-26-2002, 10:56 PM

No borders on my windows; just flush mounted windows. The best looking way for aluminum cases IMO

Cieprus · 05-26-2002, 11:03 PM

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Originally posted by pHaestus
No borders on my windows; just flush mounted windows. The best looking way for aluminum cases IMO

Ahhh I see.

Ya thats not mah plan

FRAGN'STIEN · 05-26-2002, 11:03 PM

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Originally posted by Cieprus
Ya, I still dont know what to do for a border.

Auto trim: black,gold,chrome.

pHaestus · 05-26-2002, 11:12 PM

Yea the black window trim I have used before on blowholes and I could make a 60mm circle with no kinking:

http://www.voidyourwarranty.net/revi...yhawk_back.jpg

Cieprus · 05-26-2002, 11:16 PM

Wow thats so smoothe. What is it?

FRAGN'STIEN · 05-26-2002, 11:19 PM

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Originally posted by pHaestus
[b]Yea the black window trim I have used before on blowholes and I could make a 60mm circle with no kinking:

Ah yes. Thats what I use for fan trim only a little thinner.

pHaestus · 05-26-2002, 11:27 PM

If you are wondering you can get it at Pepboys and I think it was like $2-3 for a lot of it.

Cieprus · 05-26-2002, 11:31 PM

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Originally posted by pHaestus
If you are wondering you can get it at Pepboys and I think it was like $2-3 for a lot of it.

SWEET! There just down the street!!

pHaestus · 05-26-2002, 11:33 PM

Yea if you can't find it then ask for window trim kit. As mentioned they have black, chrome, gold, and I want to say maybe even another color or two and in different thicknesses. They also have "U shaped" (what I used on fans) that goes over both sides of the case door, and "L shaped" that has adhesive for one side and so your window can be mounted flush on the back. I haven't used it for windows so I dunno which is best.

Cieprus · 05-26-2002, 11:39 PM

Ya, I hope there open tommarow, holiday and all.

Cieprus · 05-27-2002, 11:42 AM

Ok I got the black L-Shaped edging.

It works pretty good, except it was short and I needed pieces.

My windows all done!!!

Now I need a light...

What can I use from around the house?

X-Mas lights would be neat!

vegetto714 · 06-16-2003, 10:08 PM

What is a lexan window? I found this site where you can order a case and if you pay an extra 30 bucks you can upgrade the windows to lexan windows. Is it worth it?

05-26-2002, 12:51 PM	#1
Cieprus Cooling Savant Join Date: May 2002 Location: ~America~ Posts: 180	Working with Lexan. What dremal bit should I use to cut this stuff? Will it get hot and melt at all? Its for a window... Cya

05-26-2002, 05:42 PM	#4
Cieprus Cooling Savant Join Date: May 2002 Location: ~America~ Posts: 180	Well I cut my window. I used this bit... Here It works GREAT. But be very careful, those chunks of lexan that it spits out, are HOT!! Last edited by Cieprus; 05-26-2002 at 09:38 PM.

05-26-2002, 07:15 PM	#6
Cyco-Dude Cooling Savant Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 836	try some velco...also, you might try putting some trim around the edge of the hole to make it look spiffy (chrome car door trim would work; available @ most auto-parts stores) er...check your link there bro did you use a cut-off wheel?? or like a router bit? Last edited by Cyco-Dude; 05-26-2002 at 07:17 PM.

05-26-2002, 10:44 PM	#12
FRAGN'STIEN Cooling Savant Join Date: May 2002 Location: Rathdrum, ID Posts: 380	I used velcro on my Aopen because the lexan scraches real easy. That if you buy a big roll of the velcro you can just change out the window when it gets too ugly. __________________ This space for rent

05-26-2002, 02:21 PM	#2
Cyco-Dude Cooling Savant Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 836	it will melt / warp if the cutting wheel is moving too fast or if you arent cutting the material fast enough. set the speed of the tool to low, and take breaks to allow the lexan to cool down. it would be wise to play around with a scrap piece befor doing the actual window.

05-26-2002, 05:51 PM	#5
Cieprus Cooling Savant Join Date: May 2002 Location: ~America~ Posts: 180	Can I use Epoxy to bond the lexan to the side of my case? Will regular epoxy bond the lexan to the metal? Thanks

05-26-2002, 08:21 PM	#7
pHaestus Big Player Making Big Money Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: irc.lostgeek.com #procooling.com Posts: 4,782	My windows are affixed with Plumber's Goop (marine goop to be exact)

05-26-2002, 10:36 PM	#10
Cieprus Cooling Savant Join Date: May 2002 Location: ~America~ Posts: 180	Great, Im in a bind. The window border i got kinks around small bends. bummer...

05-26-2002, 10:40 PM	#11
pHaestus Big Player Making Big Money Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: irc.lostgeek.com #procooling.com Posts: 4,782	The lexan I used was VERY thin (got in a bit of a bind on my top window and didn't want to hack up the frame). Your mileage may vary using goop to hold heavy lexan in place.

05-26-2002, 10:50 PM	#13
Cieprus Cooling Savant Join Date: May 2002 Location: ~America~ Posts: 180	Ya, I still dont know what to do for a border.

05-26-2002, 10:56 PM	#14
pHaestus Big Player Making Big Money Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: irc.lostgeek.com #procooling.com Posts: 4,782	No borders on my windows; just flush mounted windows. The best looking way for aluminum cases IMO

05-26-2002, 11:12 PM	#17
pHaestus Big Player Making Big Money Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: irc.lostgeek.com #procooling.com Posts: 4,782	Yea the black window trim I have used before on blowholes and I could make a 60mm circle with no kinking: http://www.voidyourwarranty.net/revi...yhawk_back.jpg

05-26-2002, 11:16 PM	#18
Cieprus Cooling Savant Join Date: May 2002 Location: ~America~ Posts: 180	Wow thats so smoothe. What is it?

05-26-2002, 11:27 PM	#20
pHaestus Big Player Making Big Money Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: irc.lostgeek.com #procooling.com Posts: 4,782	If you are wondering you can get it at Pepboys and I think it was like $2-3 for a lot of it.

05-26-2002, 11:33 PM	#22
pHaestus Big Player Making Big Money Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: irc.lostgeek.com #procooling.com Posts: 4,782	Yea if you can't find it then ask for window trim kit. As mentioned they have black, chrome, gold, and I want to say maybe even another color or two and in different thicknesses. They also have "U shaped" (what I used on fans) that goes over both sides of the case door, and "L shaped" that has adhesive for one side and so your window can be mounted flush on the back. I haven't used it for windows so I dunno which is best.

05-26-2002, 11:39 PM	#23
Cieprus Cooling Savant Join Date: May 2002 Location: ~America~ Posts: 180	Ya, I hope there open tommarow, holiday and all.

05-27-2002, 11:42 AM	#24
Cieprus Cooling Savant Join Date: May 2002 Location: ~America~ Posts: 180	Ok I got the black L-Shaped edging. It works pretty good, except it was short and I needed pieces. My windows all done!!! Now I need a light... What can I use from around the house? X-Mas lights would be neat!

06-16-2003, 10:08 PM	#25
vegetto714 Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: MI Posts: 10	What is a lexan window? I found this site where you can order a case and if you pay an extra 30 bucks you can upgrade the windows to lexan windows. Is it worth it?

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