How to cut HDPE Sheets?
Tools for Cutting HDPE Sheets:
How to cut HDPE sheets? HDPE sheets can be cut using common household tools. A chainsaw and table saw are suitable for cutting thick HDPE sheets. It’s crucial to use a saw blade designed for cutting plastic to prevent excessive heat. Since HDPE is a thermoplastic, too much heat during cutting can cause it to melt and fuse. For thin HDPE sheets, you can use scissors, utility knives, and hand saws. Additionally, you’ll need a ruler, a scribe, and a long tail clip.
How to Cut Thin HDPE Sheets
Measure and mark: Use a ruler to measure the size of the HDPE sheet you need to cut.
Draw cutting lines on both sides of the sheet using a scribe.
Secure the ruler: Fix the ruler along the cutting line on the HDPE sheet using a long tail clip.
Cut the sheet: Use a utility knife to cut along the edge of the ruler. You may need to make several passes and flip the sheet over to cut through completely.
Break the cut section: Fix the HDPE sheet on a table, ensuring the part to be cut extends beyond the table edge.
Apply force to break off the suspended part along the cutting groove.
