Acrylic matte

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Matte acrylic (PMMA), also known under the brand names Plexiglas and Perspex, is a hard, semi-transparent plastic. The material is provided with a finely matte surface on both sides. The matte surface feels and appears sandblasted, but the effect is achieved during the casting process and results in a less "sharp" structural form than sandblasted surfaces. 

Applications

Satin acrylic has many applications, mainly in decorative industries. The material can be found in showcases, interior construction, displays, facade advertising, (name) plates, and models. Very beautiful to use with LED lighting, the translucent light is softly diffused.

Design considerations

There are few restrictions when cutting acrylic. For finger joints, it is important to consider the thickness tolerances of acrylic to prevent internal stresses and thereby avoid cracking or breaking. Acrylic in thin or long strips is also relatively brittle and sensitive to warping due to the heat released during cutting, so keep this in mind in the design.

Laser Cutting

Acrylic has protective film on both sides, ensuring the sheets are fully protected before, during, and after cutting. The cut is sharp, clean, and the same color as the material. Engraved areas have a slightly whiter color compared to the material. 

If the design only contains cutting and engraving lines, we leave the film on both sides.If there are engraving areas in the design, we need to remove the film from the top side, which in some cases may result in a small amount of smoke residue on the material or small scratches.  

Post-processing

In principle acrylic does not need post-processing due to the high quality of the material. The material can be glued, printed, sawn, sanded, milled, and bent afterwards.During each operation, it is important to consider that the cutting process puts pressure on the cutting edge, and if the acrylic is subsequently processed, small cracks may occur in some cases. 

To give line and surface engravings greater contrast, they can be filled with paint (color fill). When the excess paint is then removed, the paint remains in the grooves. 

Appearance

Depending on whether there are engraving areas in the design the material has protective film on both the front and back or only on the back. The material is prone to scratches without protective film.

Satin acrylic has a matte/satin surface on both sides of the material. The material is opaque but allows light to pass through. Line and surface engravings have a matte white appearance.All parts are securely packed in a box and, if necessary, supported with wood. 

Technical information

Delivery time: Delivery possible from 1-2 working days