Neatform Fabrication Methods
Neatform and Bending Plywood
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b) Sandwich Method
 Description
One skin of Neatform either side of
6mm / 1/4” or 9mm / 3/8” bending plywood –
to materials create solid free standing curved shapes.
Example Applications
Used on more structural applications
including: cabinet doors, drawer fronts and decorative walls,
kick boards. This method is particularly good when screw and
hinge holding characteristics are required.
Features
& Benefits
• Heavy- weight applications
• 19mm / 3/4” or 22mm / 7/8” thick (nominal)
+ surfacing
• Screw and hinge holding characteristics
Fabrication
Method
Neatform
and Bending Plywood
Sandwich Method - Directions
1. To create a free standing curved surface
with Neatform Bendy MDF and bending plywood, first
bend the two pieces of Neatform and one piece of
bending plywood to the approximate shape, and roughly
cut to size. Please note that the grooved faces
on the Neatform face inwards.
2. Apply a good even coating
of PVA glue to the mating surfaces of all three
sheets, while noting that it is not necessary for
the Neatform grooves to be filled with glue. A paint
roller is an ideal tool for this job. |
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3. Sandwich the bending plywood between the two sheets
of glued Neatform and bend to the finished shape.
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4. While the glue is still wet, clamp into shape, applying
moderate pressure, normal to both, faces to ensure
a good bond, and leave to set. Follow the adhesive
manufacturer’s guidance on curing times.
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5. When released, Neatform will retain its shape,
ready for trimming and finishing. |
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