---
title: Weld plastic professionally
slug: weld-plastic-professionally
description: This guide demonstrates plastic welding techniques using a heat gun and a professional plastic welding tool.
tags: ["PP","other machine","HDPE"]
category: uncategorized
difficulty: Medium
time: < 1 day
location: Lamu, Kenya
---
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# Weld plastic professionally
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This guide demonstrates plastic welding techniques using a heat gun and a professional plastic welding tool.

User Location: Lamu, Kenya
## Steps
### Step 1: Watch 

This video covers the following topics:
- Equipment for plastic welding and its operation
- Creating a "sandwich plank" (a large beam from standard plastic planks)
- Forming a T-profile
- Sealing gaps in a boat hull

### Step 2: Try it yourself!

There are numerous applications for this technique. Use your creativity.

This method can be explored using a regular heat gun. For a more refined approach, consider using professional equipment or modifying a heat gun for improved performance.


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### Step 3: Share your results :)

We welcome your feedback on how this technique has influenced your creations. Please share your results with us.


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