Dremel 4000 with the Flex Shaft Attachment. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nCan You Cut Plexiglass With A Dremel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
You can cut plastic with a Dremel, but it is not recommended. It is better to use saws with serrated cutting edge, a jigsaw is a good example. The cutting discs for the Dremel have a tendency to clog up and melt the material when cutting plexiglass. The best Dremel attachment for cutting plexiglass is the Dremel mini saw 670 with a serrated cutting edge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
But a jigsaw or a table saw is way more convenient for cutting plexiglass than the Dremel. But the Dremel works fine for cutting very thin pieces of plexiglass. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
What If The Plastic Melts While Cutting? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
If the plastic is melting while you are cutting it with the Dremel, there is too much friction between the cutting bit and the plastic. Try using a lower RPM to decrease the friction between the Dremel bit and the plastic. The thinner cutting bits are also better at cutting plastics that melt quickly when cut. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
When the cutting bit is thinner, it causes less friction and has to remove less material. But the thinner cutting bits are also more fragile and prone to breaking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The thickness of the plastic will also have an impact on whether it will melt or not while being cut. The thicker the piece of plastic is, the more time you have to spend cutting in a single area and heat will build up and eventually melt the plastic. But it does of course depend on the properties of the plastic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
What Is The Thickest Piece Of Plastic You Can Cut With A Dremel? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The absolute thickest solid plastic piece you can cut with a Dremel will be about 1.1-inch (2.8 cm) thick. The largest cutting wheels for Dremel have a radius of 3\/4-inches (1.9 cm). But the bit that the disc is secured to limits the cutting radius to about 0.6-inches (1.5cm). So to cut a piece of plastic that is 1.1 inches (2.8cm) thick you have to cut it from both sides.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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