Members Southtexas Posted August 25, 2012 Members Report Posted August 25, 2012 I have machined Delrin (Acetal) off and on for many years. It machines beautifully but I was never able to thermoform it. Times march on and new materials are constantly coming out. You all might be able to use some of the info provided at http://www.plasticsm...ta.asp?aid=3787 The article addresses thermoformable Nylon and a new type of Delrin. Either might work well for small run holster clips. Machined Delrin would probably work well. But I would think the manufacturing costs might be high unless you got into full production runs. That gets expensive up front, but lowers the per item cost considerably. Hope info helps. Quote
Contributing Member TwinOaks Posted August 25, 2012 Contributing Member Report Posted August 25, 2012 I just sent a pricing and order quantity request to JRMCLIPS.com. They have a metal J-clip that looks pretty useful (look in the '2000 series', at the 1200 clip). There's a nice pic of one on a holster of their 'full product line' page. If there's a large order requirement (1000 pcs minimum) I would consider a group buy. Quote Mike DeLoach Esse Quam Videri (Be rather than Seem) "Don't learn the tricks of the trade.....Learn the trade." "Teach what you know......Learn what you don't." LEATHER ARTISAN'S DIGITAL GUILD on Facebook.
Members joshk Posted August 26, 2012 Members Report Posted August 26, 2012 I'm just curious as to what size kydex you guys are having, or have heard of, issues with? I've been using .125" for a while now on all my clips and haven't had any failures reported back to me yet.... temperatures can also be a major factor in breakage issues with kydex.... or any other plastic for that matter.... if you get it too hot it will still mold and hold the shape, but the plastic itself will become much more brittle once it stiffens back up.... Quote www.kolbesonleatherworks.com www.shopleatherworks.com www.facebook.com/kolbesonleatherworks
Members Shooter McGavin Posted August 26, 2012 Members Report Posted August 26, 2012 I just sent a pricing and order quantity request to JRMCLIPS.com. They have a metal J-clip that looks pretty useful (look in the '2000 series', at the 1200 clip). There's a nice pic of one on a holster of their 'full product line' page. If there's a large order requirement (1000 pcs minimum) I would consider a group buy. Good luck. I've sent them emails a few times and have never received a reply. Quote Zlogonje Gunleathers
Contributing Member TwinOaks Posted August 26, 2012 Contributing Member Report Posted August 26, 2012 That's both good and bad to hear. Quote Mike DeLoach Esse Quam Videri (Be rather than Seem) "Don't learn the tricks of the trade.....Learn the trade." "Teach what you know......Learn what you don't." LEATHER ARTISAN'S DIGITAL GUILD on Facebook.
Members Rayban Posted August 26, 2012 Author Members Report Posted August 26, 2012 Good luck. I've sent them emails a few times and have never received a reply. Same here, at first they (she) told me that they didn't mind smaller orders, but I guess they changes their minds. Quote Raybanwww.rgleather.net
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