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jwfflipper
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 26, 2010 1:10 pm    Post subject: which plastic? Reply with quote

I am new and I am building a vacuum former for my crankbaits and just wanted to know what thickness would work and what is HIPS. I am looking for clear as to show my product.

Thanks for any help!!

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PostPosted: Fri Nov 26, 2010 3:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

are you looking at the packaging or the bait itself?
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 27, 2010 11:51 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

HIPS is a copolymer of styrene and acrylonitrile with some polybutaliene for toughness. High impact polystyrene is the common name, thus the acronym HIPS...............Fredo
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 27, 2010 1:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Fredo wrote:
HIPS is a copolymer of styrene and acrylonitrile with some polybutaliene for toughness. High impact polystyrene is the common name, thus the acronym HIPS...............Fredo


Thank you very much!
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