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    Mar 3, 2012 - How to cut HIPS? #1

    I have just started my first vacuum forming project and I was wondering what you guys used to cut out the plastic after it's formed. I am using 1.5 and 2.00 HIPS and making an inner and outer shell so I need to cut holes in the outer shell.
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    Mar 3, 2012 - Re: How to cut HIPS? #2

    Dremel with fiberglass cutting wheel.
    After it's cut close to what you want then switch to the sanding drum, then down to files and sand paper.
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    Mar 4, 2012 - Re: How to cut HIPS? #3

    Thanks, that worked a treat.

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