RayburnGuy Posted July 14, 2011 Report Share Posted July 14, 2011 (edited) McMaster-Carr has circuit board material (garolite, mycarta, etc.) that will handle temps up to 425 degrees. It also comes in a variety of sizes and thicknesses. Have no idea if this will work for what you guys are doing as I'm not a plastics guy, but it might be worth a look. Scroll down to where it says "Ultra High Temperature Garolite". It also says it's arc resistant. http://www.mcmaster....arolite/=d608fo Ben Edited July 14, 2011 by RayburnGuy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted July 14, 2011 Report Share Posted July 14, 2011 I think there is a teflon spray for repair of non-stick pans. This, used on your regular divided cup materials, might solve the clean-up problems. I have never used the stuff, just remember reading about it. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass-Boys Posted July 14, 2011 Report Share Posted July 14, 2011 Teflon non stick for sure ... micro wave safe ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted July 14, 2011 Report Share Posted July 14, 2011 Teflon non stick for sure ... micro wave safe ???? PTFE is used for microwave liners, so it is safe. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted July 14, 2011 Report Share Posted July 14, 2011 I just read this study, so maybe PTFE is not a good solution. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB GONE Posted July 14, 2011 Report Share Posted July 14, 2011 McMaster-Carr has circuit board material (garolite, mycarta, etc.) that will handle temps up to 425 degrees. It also comes in a variety of sizes and thicknesses. Have no idea if this will work for what you guys are doing as I'm not a plastics guy, but it might be worth a look. Scroll down to where it says "Ultra High Temperature Garolite". It also says it's arc resistant. http://www.mcmaster....arolite/=d608fo Ben Very good Ben!!! I have spoken with these folks and they give a thumbs up for microwave use. Of course, they recommend a test prior to use but assured me it will work... Pricey but will resolve your issue for sure.... Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted July 14, 2011 Report Share Posted July 14, 2011 Very good Ben!!! I have spoken with these folks and they give a thumbs up for microwave use. Of course, they recommend a test prior to use but assured me it will work... Pricey but will resolve your issue for sure.... Jim Glad I could help. Hope this solves some of the problems with the divided cups. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cormorant Lures Posted July 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2011 (edited) McMaster-Carr has circuit board material (garolite, mycarta, etc.) that will handle temps up to 425 degrees. It also comes in a variety of sizes and thicknesses. Have no idea if this will work for what you guys are doing as I'm not a plastics guy, but it might be worth a look. Scroll down to where it says "Ultra High Temperature Garolite". It also says it's arc resistant. http://www.mcmaster....arolite/=d608fo Ben I will definately be looking into this material... I wonder how you would cut the stuff?!? Maybe a glass cutter?!? The page says you need to use diamond tipped tooling!!! My wife has re-soaked (vinegar) and re-scrubbed (steel wool) my roof flashing that is already in my divided cups... She also just added a fresh coat of JB Weld... We'll see if this helps... I am starting to think maybe I didn't leave the vinegar on long enough the first time... Either way, I am missing my awesome two color baits I worked so hard on... I was just getting the hang of it when all hell broke loose... Edited July 14, 2011 by Cormorant Lures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted July 14, 2011 Report Share Posted July 14, 2011 I will definately be looking into this material... I wonder how you would cut the stuff?!? Maybe a glass cutter?!? The page says you need to use diamond tipped tooling!!! I've been using a 1/16" thick fiberglass reinforced abrasive wheel on my Dremel to cut the G-10. Haven't tried cutting any of the Ultra High Temp stuff, but I would think it could be cut the same way. If not, they make diamond coated cutting wheels for the Dremel. I've been getting my Dremel accessories at the link below and they do have the diamond tipped cut-off wheels. http://www.ehobbytools.com/ Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Glenn Posted July 14, 2011 Report Share Posted July 14, 2011 Nova, I don't believe tempered glass can be cut without shattering. I could be wrong. Musky Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saugerman Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 i have been thinking about trying the tempered glass myself. But I called the glass business near home, and told them that I wanted to buy some tempered glass,they said they could order me some ,that they ordered the glass and another place would temper it, the smallest size was 10 by 12 inches. I told them I would need to have it cut to my pattern,and they said it can't be cut after it's been tempered. They said it would shatter. I"m thinking that if I get the glass cut first, then have it tempered maybe that would work. I didn't think about asking them that while I had them on the phone,but I will call them and see if that's a possibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 In my experience, tempered glass is difficult to make in odd shapes. It doesn't like sharp points, since the tempering process involves quenching the hot glass so the surface cools quickly, and puts the entire piece under tension. That makes it stronger, but it is also why it shatters into small pieces when it's broken. I've had shapes for custom doors that couldn't be tempered, because they were irregular, and kept shattering. I don't think tempered glass is the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saugerman Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 In my experience, tempered glass is difficult to make in odd shapes. It doesn't like sharp points, since the tempering process involves quenching the hot glass so the surface cools quickly, and puts the entire piece under tension. That makes it stronger, but it is also why it shatters into small pieces when it's broken. I've had shapes for custom doors that couldn't be tempered, because they were irregular, and kept shattering. I don't think tempered glass is the way to go. Mark.you may be right,i talked again with the glass company,and they said they would be glad to try it. They did say they wouldn't guarantee it. I might should look at another way,rather than waist the money. I have made divided metal pouring cups ,and they work,but the ones I have, hold very little plastic. There has to be a simple way of making these pyrex cups into divided cups,that are microwave friendly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigkahuna807 Posted December 23, 2019 Report Share Posted December 23, 2019 Has anyone considered plexiglass for the divider? Also it looks like the divided cup ive seen uses the red high heat caulking as glue, the kind used for grills and smokers. I believe Home Depot carries it....Not sure if the plastic will stick to any of this stuff..?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
