I'm working on a game that features small plastic boxes - think tic-tac box. I want to cut a slot into the box top so that token can be pushed into the box without people seeing the inside contents of a box. Any tips on cutting plastic without cracking it?
Best way to cut a slot into hard plastic
Fri, 02/21/2014 - 09:20
Fri, 02/21/2014 - 09:42
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A Dremel with a cutting blade
A Dremel with a cutting blade on low power (or the plastic will melt) is likely the best method. You also get a wood burner type soldering iron that has an exacto blade like attachment. At that scale, if it's acrylic like a TicTac container, it is too brittle for a score and break approach. I've messed around with acetone to soften the plastic then cut it, but that gets messy and clouds the plastic. Whichever direction, you'll need a small file to finish.
Ordering my dremel now... Thanks a bunch!