A2 (600MM X 420MM) Clear Acrylic Perspex Plastic Sheet - 2mm, 3mm, 4mm Thicknesses (2mm thick)

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Acrylic sheets are noted for their exceptional clarity and optical properties. Acrylics are widely used in lighting fixtures because they are slow-burning or even self-extinguishing.

For panels 150mm wide or less the holes will be centred 15mm from the edge of the material unless you tell us otherwise. To avoid compromising the material, holes cannot be centred any closer to the edge than 15mm. Yes, plexiglass acrylic is very versatile and can in fact be cut by a glass cutter. Plexiglass is shatterproof and does not require a glass cutter, however it can in fact be used to cut plexiglass. How Do You Cut Curves In Plexiglass? PET has a higher impact resistance so will break much less easily than 2mm acrylic which can’t be sent on a standard courier delivery. PET does however have a slightly softer surface than acrylic so it does scratch more easily and is therefore not suitable for furniture protectors.

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In addition to its high tolerance to trauma, it boasts a UV resistance and a 15 to 20-year lifespan when used outside, with very little between it and the elements. Dremels are a popular way of cutting thin acrylic sheets, as Dremels are more accessible than most professional tools. As a result, dremels with special acrylic cutting bits are commonly used among those who enjoy home projects. How Do You Cut Shapes In Acrylic? Acrylic sheet can be joined using Tensol cement or even superglue, also with heat (welding), or by using solvents such as di- or trichloromethane to dissolve the plastic at the joint, which then fuses and sets, forming an almost invisible weld Since we’re dealing with shapes, you’ll need to enter the exact dimensions of each edge of your chosen shape (diameter for circle and oval).

And, if you have particular place where you need the holes to be positioned – you can also upload a drawing (upto 5MB). Please enter how many corners you would like rounded.Ifyou requireless than four corners roundingplease tell us which corners they are. Plexiglass is shatter-resistant and has 17 times the impact strength of glass but can be broken when enough force is applied. However, when plexiglass does break, it does not shatter into sharp pieces, like its glass counterpart. Does plexiglass come in colors? Made to measure acrylic is ideal for a wide variety of purposes around the home. Clear plastic sheets made from acrylic are exceptionally hard wearing yet very easy to handle – making them also ideal for outdoor use. Acrylic drills well with a drill press, stepping up the diameter to the finished size (extra careful if drilling near an edge) Any melted swarf collar can be removed by hand using a rotary deburrer. Countersinking also works well in a drill press by using a multi-flute countersink. Scratches may easily be removed by polishing or by heating the surface of the material.Plexiglass can be cut by hand using a scoring knife or a Dremel tool. In both instances, you would use a marker or ruler to indicate where you intend to cut it. To cut the material with a scoring knife, you should make a small cut in the marked area. Then place the sheet on a table with the marked side facing up. Bend the acrylic over the edge to cut the acrylic sheet. For a Dremel, you should clamp the material down and slowly make the cut. Water will help ensure that the Dremel does not overheat and ruin the plastic. Sand the acrylic after for a smooth edge. More detailed instructions can be found here. How much does 1/4 inch plexiglass weigh? In the majority of applications, acrylic sheet will not shatter. Rather, it breaks into large dull pieces. Since acrylic is softer and more easily scratched than glass, scratch-resistant coatings are often added to sheets to protect it. While it is not particularly flexible, it’s advantage is that it can be curved and formed into a variety of shapes and configurations. Our Trade Counter is open from 8am until 4pm Monday to Thursday and 8am until 3pm on Fridays.We are closed on weekends and bank holidays. We're always happy to help you with specifics and hope that as a starting point the links below to the most popular projects using acrylic might help: