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In respect to this, what temperature do you heat kydex?

Forming temperatures – Guidelines: (Sheet should not exceed 204°C (400°F). Ideally the core sheet temperature should be within 10°F of the surface temperature. Two sided (sandwich) heaters are recommended above 2.00mm (0.080”) nominal thickness. As KYDEX® sheet is heated, the inherent stresses in the sheet will relax.

Additionally, how long do you heat kydex? 063" Kydex to the proper size for the project. Next the Kydex is heated in a toaster oven @350deg for 1-1/2 minutes. Then wrapped around the form, sandwiched between two pieces of heat resistant foam and clamped in the press.

Also asked, at what temperature does kydex soften?

165 - 177°C( 330 - 350°F ) for 0.71mm - 1.50mm (0.028” to 0.060”). 182 - 196°C (360 - 385°F) for 1.50mm - 3.20mm (0.060” to 0.125”). 65.5ºC (150ºF) before removing the part from the mold.

Can you heat kydex with a hair dryer?

A hair dryer is not hot enough, you will need to heat Kydex to 300F+, which means a heat gun. Just be careful not to melt the plastic completely. Keep the heat gun moving, don't let it stay in one spot. Hair dryer works fine.