Acrylic is a transparent plastic thermoset material with superior strength, stiffness and optical clarity. Acrylic is easy to fabricate as it bonds well with solvents and is easy to form into various shapes and sizes. Further, acrylic has outstanding weathering properties. Acrylic in many cases can outperform more widely used “commodity” plastics (polystyrene, polypropylene, PVC, etc.):
Acrylic Fabrication and Machining
Acrylic Fabrication and Machining.
Mechanical Properties
- Durability 10 times greater than glass
- Dimensional stability
- Low water absorption
- Natural resistance to UV light
- Resistance to chemicals and contaminants
- Easy to solvent weld
Appearance
- Superior glass-like transparency (can be tinted to appear in a variety of colors or to be made opaque)
- Also available in metallic colors designed to emulate the appearance of various metals
- Available with coatings that are antimicrobial, mirrored, and scratch-resistant
Sustainability
- Recyclable/BPA-free
Acrylic is widely used for:
- Point of purchase displays and exhibits
- Transportation applications
- Shelves and retail fixtures
- Signage (indoor & outdoor)
- Display cases
Common Brands:
- ACRYLITE®
- OPTIX®
- Plexiglas®
Rod / Round:
- Diameters: 1/4”dia to 12”+diameter
- Lengths: 2 ft, 4 ft, 6 ft and 8 ft+, varies by diameter
- Colors: White & Black standard, colors limited
Sheet:
- .060” to 2.5+” Thickness for Clear
- Sheet sizes vary, but stock sizes are usually 48 x 96, 60 x 96, 51 x 100, 72 x 96”
Tubing:
- Diameters: 1.5″ to 27.625+” O.D. (Wall Thickness (inches) .125″ to .5″ )
- Standard Length (feet): 6′
Grades:
- General Purpose, Abrasion Resistant, Impact Modified, Sign Grade, Light Diffusing, ESD (Electrostatic Dissipative), Antimicrobial
Types and Colors (custom color matching available upon request with an MOQ):
| Cast | Clear Opaque: Black 2025, White 3015Translucent: White 7328, White 2447, Red 2157, Red 2283, Red 2793, Yellow 2037, Green 2108, Acid Green, Blue 2051, Blue 2050, Blue 2114Transparent: Bronze 2412, Iridescent ECO001 |
| Extruded | Clear
Opaque: Transparent/Translucent: Fluorescent: Metallic: |
| Mirror | Blue 1000, Blue 2069, Blue 2424, Purple 1020, Gray 1050, Gray 2064, Orange 1119, Gold 1300, Red 1310, Red 1400, Red 2423, Bronze 2404, Bronze 1600, Green 4674, Green 2414, Pink 1450, Teal 2120, Yellow 2208, Amber 2422, Mirrored |
Acrylic is ideal for a range of applications, from corneal transplants in cataract surgery to aquariums to windows in airplanes, skyscrapers, and even submarines.
Acrylic is typically extruded, cast, or continuous casted during the manufacturing process. It can be machined during fabrication using standard CNC machines or through manual operations in order to perform cutting, turning, routing, milling, drilling, and grinding. Complex shapes are often handled via laser cutting.
Learn more at our blog on Acrylic Fabrication.
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