{"product_id":"acrylaat-melkwit","title":"Acrylic milky white opal (translucent)","description":"\u003cp\u003eOpal acrylic (PMMA), also known by the brand names Plexiglas and Perspex, is a hard, semi-transparent plastic. In normal light, the material looks very similar to regular acrylic, but when the sheet is backlit (for example, in a light box or logo), the light is \u003cspan\u003ediffused (scattered)\u003c\/span\u003e within the sheet, resulting in a soft spread of light. The material is UV resistant and suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. The sheet has a transmission of ~32%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplications\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpal acrylic has many applications, mainly in decorative industries. Acrylic can be found in display cases, interior design, displays, facade advertising, and (name) signs, among other things. In combination with (different colored) lights, the material is very attractive. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the material has high impact resistance and is 25 times stronger and 50% lighter than glass, it is often used as a glass substitute. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign considerations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are few restrictions when cutting acrylic. For finger joints, it is important to take into account the thickness tolerances of acrylic to prevent internal stresses and thus cracks or breakage. \u003cspan\u003eAcrylic in thin or long strips is also relatively fragile and susceptible to warping due to the heat released during cutting; please consider this in the design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLaser cutting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcrylic has protective film on both sides, so the sheets are fully protected before, during, and after cutting. The cut is clean, smooth, and the same color as the material. Engraved areas have a slightly whiter color compared to the material. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the design only contains cutting and engraving lines, we leave the film on both sides. If the design contains engraved areas, we must remove the film from the top side; in some cases, a small amount of smoke residue may appear on the material. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePost-processing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn principle, acrylic does not require post-processing due to the high quality of the material. The material can be subsequently glued, printed, sawn, sanded, milled, and bent. For each process, it is important to consider that the cutting process puts pressure on the cutting edge; if the acrylic is then processed, small cracks may occur in some cases. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo give line and surface engravings greater contrast, they can be filled with paint (color fill). When the excess paint is subsequently removed, the paint remains in the grooves. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepending on whether there are engraved areas in the design\u003c\/span\u003e, the material has protective film on both the front and back or only the back. Without protective film, the material is scratch-sensitive. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcrylic has a slight surface sheen; surface engravings have a matte white appearance. Engraving lines are clearly visible up close. All parts are securely packed in a box and, if necessary, supported with wood. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"laserlokaal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31712431669381,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/laserlokaal.nl\/en\/products\/acrylic-milky-white-opal-translucent","provider":"Het Laser Lokaal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}