How to Weld Plastic

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Preheat the welding gun for at least 20 minutes.

   Remove the plastic component from the object, if applicable.
   
   Clean the plastic thoroughly with mild soap or detergent and water.
   
   Dry the plastic thoroughly with a dry cloth. , Locate the plastic area or areas you need to weld.
   
   Sand the edges with 80-grit sandpaper until they are smooth to the touch. , Join the parts where the plastic needs to be attached and secure with foil tape.
   
   Make sure you secure the joints tightly and in the exact position you need them to be. , This filler rod acts as a guide for the hot air in the welding gun. , You will see the plastic melt to create a seal.
   
   To determine if the temperature is accurate, move the welding gun either closer to the plastic component, or further away, working around the area steadily and evenly. ,,,
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   Step 2: Prepare the plastic for welding.

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   Step 3: Sand the plastic.

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   Step 4: Secure the joints.

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   Step 5: Insert the welding rod into the preheated welding gun.

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   Step 6: Move the tip of the welding gun slowly over the edge or joint where the plastic needs to be welded.

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   Step 7: Allow the plastic component to cool for at least 5 minutes.

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   Step 8: Sand the welded joint with 150-grit sandpaper until smooth.

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   Step 9: Cover the entire plastic component with a water-based solvent.

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