How To Weld Acrylic Sheets

If acrylic sheeting is being welded for box corner joints apply solvent on the inside edge of the acrylic sheeting.

How to weld acrylic sheets. Apply the desired amount of acrylic fluid medium inside the tape using a one half to two inch soft artist brush. Seldom is welding used to join polycarbonates because the degree of success has never been constant. However since this method is used this blog mentions it too. To glue two pieces of acrylic together you must secure both sheets with a clamp or have an assistant hold them together so that they fit perfectly while you apply the solvent.

Then heat the plastic until you see it beginning to melt. It is also very economical and useful. Plexiglass sheets are acrylic or plastic sheets which are see through in nature these are used instead of glass sheets as they are light and shatter resistant. You can use a thinner to thin the mixture to create minimal brush marks.

Start at the top of the crack or area you wish to join. Use masking tape on the glass to tape out the desired size and shape of the acrylic sheet. Capillary action will draw the glue into the joint. The cement will begin to dissolve the acrylic and form a strong bond immediately.

Apply cement solvent on both sides of sheeting if you re applying to flat joints. Move the tip of the welding gun slowly over the plastic for a speed weld. To glue acrylic with solvent glue typically a squeeze bottle applicator with a needle tip is used. Use a needle nose application bottle to apply the acrylic cement to the acrylic sheets.

Use clamps or masking tape to hold acrylic sheeting in place while applying solvent. Hold the gun downward at about a 45 degree angle touching the edge of the nozzle to the plastic. To weld two sheets of plexiglass we need to use plexiglass solvent. Lightly squeeze the applicator while pulling it toward you.