{"product_id":"acrylaat-transparant-geextrudeerd-xt","title":"Clear extruded acrylic (XT)","description":"\u003cp\u003eExtruded (XT) Transparent acrylic (PMMA), also known by the brand names Plexiglas and Perspex, is a hard, transparent plastic. The material distinguishes itself from regular acrylic by the precise thickness tolerance on the material obtained through the production process, namely the rolling of the sheet material. Due to this process, this type of acrylic is very suitable for dimensionally stable applications. A disadvantage of extruded acrylic is that there is more tension on the material and therefore small (hairline) cracks can occur in the edge due to gluing or incorrect cleaning agents. Also, the material is not suitable for surface engravings due to this extra tension. The material is UV resistant and suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplications\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransparent acrylic has many applications, mainly in decorative industries. This acrylic is mainly found in applications requiring high dimensional stability such as model building, assembly kits, and (small) mechanization.  \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. Also, acrylic in thin or long strips is relatively fragile and susceptible to warping due to the heat released during cutting, keep this in mind in the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLaser cutting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcrylic has protective film on both sides, which fully protects the sheets before, during, and after cutting. The cut is clean, smooth, and the same color as the material. Engraving surfaces have a slightly whiter color compared to the material. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf there are only cutting and engraving lines in the design, we leave the film on both sides. If there are engraving areas in the design, we must remove the film from the top side; in some cases, a small amount of smoke may mark the material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePost-processing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn principle, acrylic does not need post-processing, and for extruded acrylic, this is also discouraged due to the extra tension on the material. It cannot be glued, sawed, or bent. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"laserlokaal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50165492842843,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/laserlokaal.nl\/en\/products\/clear-extruded-acrylic-xt","provider":"Het Laser Lokaal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}