Uploaded October 2017 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
I cut HDPE to different sizes and shapes trying to determine how much processing is required to get a solid block of HDPE.
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Technical Notes and Corrections
After speaking with a neighbor in the comments he points out that air can be trapped when large pieces are used. This explains the pockets that were seen in the samples. Perhaps good mixing during the heating process might help with this (which is tricking to do), or heating under vacuum which is more difficult to do in a DIY shop.
I cut HDPE to different sizes and shapes trying to determine how much processing is required to get a solid block of HDPE.
If you want to chip in a few bucks to support more content like this, please visit my patreon page.
patreon.com/jeremyfieldingsr
My website jeremyfielding.com
Technical Notes and Corrections
After speaking with a neighbor in the comments he points out that air can be trapped when large pieces are used. This explains the pockets that were seen in the samples. Perhaps good mixing during the heating process might help with this (which is tricking to do), or heating under vacuum which is more difficult to do in a DIY shop.
