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Mustang Sheet Fabrication Guide - Curbellplastics.com

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Table of Contents<strong>Mustang</strong> Copolyester<strong>Sheet</strong>Plaskolite is a leading manufacturer of acrylic sheet,acrylic resin, polystyrene sheet, acrylic mirrorsheet products, and <strong>Mustang</strong> copolyester sheet.Since 1950, it has built an excellent reputation forproviding superior quality products and responsivecustomer service.Plaskolite’s <strong>com</strong>mitment to quality extends overevery aspect of its business. From themanufacturing/distribution headquarters inColumbus, Ohio, and manufacturing/distributionfacilities located in Zanesville, Ohio; Compton,California; Grand Saline, Texas; Olive Branch,Mississippi; and Monterrey, Mexico, as well asadditional distribution facilities located in Riverside,California, and Doesburg, Holland, Plaskolitedelivers exceptional quality plastic sheet and resinto its customers worldwide.To better serve customers, sheet can be orderedin customized “run-to-size” dimensions, specialpatterns, and thicknesses. Inside salesrepresentatives use automated order and shippingtracking systems to provide customers with up-tothe-minuteorder information.From manufacturing, through customized productofferings, packing, shipping and order tracking,Plaskolite is <strong>com</strong>mitted to delivering the highestquality products and service.Physical Properties ....................................... 2Features .........................................................2-4Impact Strength ................................................... 2Temperature Resistance ....................................... 3Light Transmission ............................................... 3Weather R esistance .............................................. 3Forming Benefits .................................................. 3Scratch Resistance ................................................ 3<strong>Mustang</strong> <strong>Sheet</strong>/Sign Grade PolycarbonatePhysical Properties ............................................... 4Care ................................................................... 5Safety C oncerns ................................................... 5Storage ................................................................ 5Handling .............................................................. 5Masking Removal ................................................ 5Cleaning .............................................................. 5Cutting/Machining .....................................5-9Cutting .............................................................5-6Drilling ................................................................. 7Cutting and Drilling Tips ...................................... 7Edge Finishing ..................................................... 7Bonding <strong>Mustang</strong> to Itself .................................... 7Adhering <strong>Mustang</strong> to Other Materials .................. 8Mechanical Fastening ........................................... 8Decorating ........................................................... 8Paint R emoval ...................................................... 9Vinyl Films ........................................................... 9Vinyl Weeding ..................................................... 9Forming .......................................................9-11Cold B ending ....................................................... 9Brake Bending ..................................................... 9Line Bending ..................................................... 10Oven Heating .................................................... 10Thermoforming .................................................. 10Free Blown Forming ........................................... 11Availability and Transportation ........................... 11Forming and Annealing ..................................... 11Selection of <strong>Sheet</strong> Thickness .............................. 11<strong>Sheet</strong> S ize .......................................................... 11Sign Assembly .............................................. 12Assembly .......................................................... 12Ventilation ......................................................... 12Attachment of Trim Cap ..................................... 12Chemical Resistance .................................. 13Troubleshooting <strong>Guide</strong> .........................14-15Suggested Vendors ..................................... 16Disclaimer ..................................................... 171

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