How Do You Attach A Hinge To Plastic?
When attaching a metal hinge to plastic, you need to ensure that, if the plastic part becomes damaged, you can remove the hinge from the plastic. Two methods allow you to attach a metal hinge to plastic. Both methods use a hole drilled into plastic for a fastener and the decision on which method of attaching the hinge to the plastic you use will depend on the strength requirements of the hinge. Place the plastic part or plastic sheet on the work table. Ensure that if you are attaching a metal hinge to a plastic sheet, you do not remove the protective coating from the surface of the plastic. Cover the side of the plastic part or sheet that the metal hinge(s) will attach with masking tape. Stretch the tape measure along the plastic part or sheet and place a pencil mark at the location you will be mounting the metal hinge. Repeat the process if you are installing multiple hinges on the plastic part or sheet. Align the metal hinges on the marks you made on the plastic part or sheet and mar
