How do you attach vacuum formed halves together?

Yes it is nice to be able to put your projects INSIDE something isn't it? You know, to hold everything together so it doesn't flop around? Discuss the techniques here!

Moderator:Moderators

Post Reply
User avatar
limpport
Senior Member
Posts:1873
Joined:Sun Jan 29, 2006 12:32 pm
Location:(the only person here from) Vermont
Contact:
Contact limpport
How do you attach vacuum formed halves together?

Post by limpport » Wed Jul 29, 2009 11:04 pm

How do people do it without using screws through the back? I know that is an option, but I'd like to hear what people do without screws.
Top
User avatar
snowpenguin
Posts:1306
Joined:Thu Jun 11, 2009 4:10 pm

Re: How do you attach vacuum formed halves together?

Post by snowpenguin » Wed Jul 29, 2009 11:58 pm

Some people use hotglue, others use clip mechanisms I think, plus several other methods I don't know.
Image
Top
mog123
Posts:108
Joined:Tue Apr 04, 2006 11:53 pm

Re: How do you attach vacuum formed halves together?

Post by mog123 » Sat Aug 08, 2009 10:23 am

How does Marshall H do it?
Top
User avatar
Life of Brian
Moderator
Posts:2867
Joined:Wed Aug 03, 2005 5:55 pm
Location:Oklahoma
Contact:
Contact Life of Brian

Re: How do you attach vacuum formed halves together?

Post by Life of Brian » Sun Aug 09, 2009 7:57 pm

mog123 wrote:How does Marshall H do it?
I think we've all asked ourselves that question at one point or another :P
dragonhead wrote:sweet. ive spent a third of my life on benheck!
Image
Top
User avatar
marshallh
Moderator
Posts:2986
Joined:Sat Sep 10, 2005 2:17 pm
360 GamerTag:marshallh
Location:here and there
Contact:
Contact marshallh

Re: How do you attach vacuum formed halves together?

Post by marshallh » Sun Aug 09, 2009 10:28 pm

Majik
Image
Top
User avatar
mako321
Posts:711
Joined:Mon Aug 10, 2009 6:27 am

Re: How do you attach vacuum formed halves together?

Post by mako321 » Mon Aug 10, 2009 7:51 am

can I borrow some? Mine's in the shop.
Top
mog123
Posts:108
Joined:Tue Apr 04, 2006 11:53 pm

Re: How do you attach vacuum formed halves together?

Post by mog123 » Mon Aug 10, 2009 6:48 pm

marshallh wrote:Majik
teach me.
Top
User avatar
Shakespeare
Posts:286
Joined:Sun May 24, 2009 11:26 pm

Re: How do you attach vacuum formed halves together?

Post by Shakespeare » Mon Aug 10, 2009 11:12 pm

There's no real need to keep it secret, Marshallh. That is, unless you plan on making money off of your technique/trick.
what is this i don't even
Top
User avatar
64M320N3
Posts:790
Joined:Wed Apr 16, 2008 5:27 pm
Location:Ft. Collins

Re: How do you attach vacuum formed halves together?

Post by 64M320N3 » Wed Aug 12, 2009 11:09 am

Shakespeare wrote:There's no real need to keep it secret, Marshallh. That is, unless you plan on making money off of your technique/trick.
Or maybe he just doesn't want YOU to know. :lol:
Making stuff with my new beautiful CNC machine!
Would you like a professional looking custom case for your portable? I may be able to help you. Check out this link:
http://forums.benheck.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=32724
Top
User avatar
marshallh
Moderator
Posts:2986
Joined:Sat Sep 10, 2005 2:17 pm
360 GamerTag:marshallh
Location:here and there
Contact:
Contact marshallh

Re: How do you attach vacuum formed halves together?

Post by marshallh » Thu Aug 13, 2009 9:55 pm

1. Put inch-long strips of styrene around the perimeter of the case, cement to one half
2. Put small amount of hot glue on the tab
3. Put together

Taking it apart:
1. Using a hairdryer, heat each tab for 10-20 seconds
2. Pull apart easily
Image
Top
User avatar
snowpenguin
Posts:1306
Joined:Thu Jun 11, 2009 4:10 pm

Re: How do you attach vacuum formed halves together?

Post by snowpenguin » Thu Aug 13, 2009 10:30 pm

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm....
Image
Top
Post Reply

Return to “Case Construction”