What is Acrylic Plastic?

Acrylic plastic, which is commonly referred to as Plexiglass, is an extremely versatile plastic that serves a variety of different purposes. Because of the characteristics of the polymer, its available color spectrum, and its opacities, it is commonly used in many industries. Created in 1928, acrylic plastic has only grown and developed. Initially, it was used for war purposes. Acrylic was used to make airplane windows, turrets, and canopies.

Although the military still uses acrylic today, acrylic is more commonly used in commercial, industrial, and residential applications. Because of laser cutting acrylic, final products can be molded and colored to meet the demands of an application. Consider acrylic displays because they are durable, cost-effective, and aesthetically pleasing.

What are the physical properties of acrylic plastic? The material is a transparent thermoplastic homopolymer. The commonly sought after benefits of acrylic include:

• High optical clarity
• High impact resistance
• Uv resistance
• Excellent dimensional stability
• Chemical resistance
• Lightweight

Acrylic displays are cheaper than glass variants, but acrylic is still stronger than glass. Acrylic is known to be up to 10 times more impact resistant than glass. Acrylic is not likely to break, but when it does, it does not shatter into a million sharp pieces. Instead, it fractures into large dull-edged pieces. Laser cutting acrylic allows for display cases and other products to be cut into intricate shapes. Other cutting methods struggle with easy, laser cuts.

Laser Cutting Acrylic

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• Understanding Acrylic Plastic
  When designing a product that will be subjected to small impacts or located in a high traffic area, this type of acrylic is your best option. Depending on your needs, abrasion resistant acrylic can be coated on either side or both.
• Why and how Acrylic Plastic is Used
• Acrylic Box Options
• Common Questions About Customizing Acrylic Displays