Is it possible to flatten ceramic chips? (1 Viewer)

[maxim_666666]

Nicely done Maxim! What process did you use?

I'll write a little later. I have it on my watch now at 2 o'clock in the morning ...
To be honest, I am very pleased with the result.

 

[maxim_666666]

I bent them using a clamp and boiling water. bent to the desired size. If necessary, he repeated the procedure.
In fact, in this way, you can even take them out in the opposite direction ...

The chips are made of some kind of polymer composite. This is not nylon or PVC. Something more complicated. Its mass is much heavier, for this volume, to be a simple plastic. But, at the same time, sublimation takes place at 380-400 degrees Fahrenheit. And it is obvious that they will withstand the boiling point of water (212 degrees) without problems. In addition, during boiling, it will always be stable. You don't have to think about "is it warm enough? ".
And due to the evaporation process, the temperature will not be exceeded! So we have an even 212 degrees.
I created a bending device and twisted a screw right in boiling water. There should be a paper-shaped spacer on both sides of the chip. I think baking paper will work very well. It looks ugly, but effective. As soon as the chip starts to resist, I wait another 5-10 seconds and continue to press slowly.
Turning the screw to the desired position, I realized that the chip was back to normal. At first, I cooled them under running water, and then I stopped doing it, I just put on cloth gloves and gave the chips from the press. They quickly cooled off on their own. The speed is about 20-30 chips per hour. But, they are in great shape now.
That's all I needed.
True, I broke 1 chip when I installed it crookedly.
(But perhaps it happened because I cooled it too quickly from boiling water in cold water. Which turned out to be completely unnecessary.)

 

[maxim_666666]

 

[maxim_666666]

I haven't touched the red ones yet. As you can see, the difference is huge. Each stack has the same number of chips 33.


Update...
I have to report that everything is finished and the chips are very even. I am satisfied. But, I was in such a hurry that I broke 3 more red chips. I cannot 100% explain why this happened. But, I am sure that in 2 cases my haste is to blame. I installed them badly and did not notice it. And the rest (perhaps even all) had initial defects, internal stresses or were damaged somewhere (I bought them used). I say this because they literally crumbled from the touch of hot water. Although, all the other chips withstood quite serious pressure. So keep in mind that this can happen if you choose to bend them.

 

[Morpheus]

Well done! Chips look great!

 

[AnteAndy]

I'm surprised. But I'm not familiar with the Nevada Jack manufacturers. Never heard before of others saying about their stacking issues with them.

The new-blank Cards mold chips that have the more rounder edges (and rounder corners of the cards on the mold) all stack flat like bricks with no issues and no spinners. Only issue there is they're a bit slick but not a big issue for me oersonally.