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

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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. If you wish to use our screw covers, please select 'Standard Holes' from the drop down menu. Cut Outs

Acrylic glass is 10x stronger than normal glass and also significantly lighter, so you needn’t worry too much about where you place it. Any given acrylic sheet cut to size by The Plastic People also benefits from a surface which is just as crystal clear in its appearance in comparison to glass

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). 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. Acrylic is an incredibly versatile clear plastic that is suitable for lots of different projects. If you are unsure about choosing a clear plastic, help your decision-making by reading our helpful article what are the differences between acrylic and polycarbonate Acrylic glass can be cut to size to fit around your garden as necessary. Whether it’s greenhouse glazing or shed windows– this type of plastic can withstand the elements, offering you great value over time. 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.

Yes, you can cut acrylic with a jigsaw. This has many benefits as it is a handheld tool that allows you to have more control over cutting your shapes. Using a jigsaw is a great option if you plan to cut more curves or circular designs into your sheet. Can A Glass Cutter Cut Acrylic? 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.Acrylic sheet is a strong and lightweight material. It has a density less than half that of glass. It also has good impact strength, higher than both glass and styrene. Its UV and environmental stability is superior to most other plastics such as styrene and polyethylene, and Acrylic sheets are often the material of choice for outdoor applications. 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.

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 We have the knowledge, experience and technology to offer a bespoke design and fabrication service for plastic sheets to cater for almost any idea you can think of.

How Do You Cut Shapes In Acrylic?

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:

Its probably not the greatest material for wear resistance, so discount it for high wear applications. If you’re simply looking to buy clear plastic sheets individually, our standard sizes might be just what you need. Sawing works well on conventional woodworking table saws with fine “triple chip teeth” and work guided against the table saw fence or miter gauge. No melting problem. Curved shapes can be done manually with a scroll saw with the proper blade and relatively slow blade speed. 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?

Can Plexiglass Be Cut?

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. It’s easy to get a quote for clear plastic sheets once you enter your measurements into our quote calculator. 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? For more intricate designs you may want to play around with extruded vs acrylic plastic. Each will give you vastly different results for engraving and designing. Can You Cut Acrylic With A Jigsaw?