Despite the cheery music, this is why I dislike cutting PVC

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03-20-2015, 10:14 PM
Mayo

Despite the cheery music, this is why I dislike cutting PVC

https://youtu.be/gcRzYlEdyic

Dust removal would help but the static issue is a problem for my set up.
03-21-2015, 02:21 AM
myxpykalix

I have cut pvc only a couple times but wonder if you used a generous amount of anti static clothes spray on the material and bit if that might help any?
03-21-2015, 02:43 AM
David Iannone

Static is tough on anything. I am glad it's getting warm here in GA
03-21-2015, 06:14 AM
jerry_stanek

I cut PVC all the time and with a good dist collector it isn't bad.
03-21-2015, 08:50 AM
GeneMpls

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jerry_stanek

I cut PVC all the time and with a good dist collector it isn't bad.

I have switched from HDU to PVC lately and have no problems at all.
The A&B is all pvc and the Tebco is pvc and acm. Gene
03-21-2015, 12:12 PM
knight_toolworks

Yes I cut it all theme. when it was bad when it had a plastic protective sheet. removing it was like getting tazed. I would have juice run up my headphone cards and zap my ears and change the volume on my iPhone. vacuuming the table can be a charged experience too.
03-22-2015, 11:41 AM
Robert Rickard

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I've just begun experimenting with Sintra and am happy with the results. Here is a photo of my first try.

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03-23-2015, 12:52 PM
gene

Mayo,
A perfect oppertunity to make extra money . Collect that stuff and sell it to a movie set that needs snow
03-23-2015, 02:42 PM
mtylerfl

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I've used a product called Sprayon SP610 Anti-Static Spray when machining plastics/corian. I spray some on a rag and wipe onto the surfaces where I want to minimize static cling. I ordered some from Amazon last year, but it's not available there anymore. I see it's available from Grainger (and several other places too). Here's a link to the Grainger source:

http://www.grainger.com/product/SPRA...AS01?$smthumb$

It is supposed to be completely safe to use on metals and plastics, and it's persistent (lasts a lot longer than consumer dryer sheets and sprays). Industrial manufacturers use it to eliminate or reduce static cling on their equipment.