Laser Cut Acrylic

Plastic Sheet Material Selection: How to Choose the Right Plastic for Your Project

Greg DeGreef — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:37:10 +0000

Not sure which plastic sheet is right for your project? Compare acrylic, polycarbonate, PVC, HDPE, ABS, acetal, and PETG across cost, durability, UV resistance, and more.

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Acrylic Fabrication for Medical Devices and Lab Equipment

Greg DeGreef — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:49:44 +0000

Acrylic's clarity, chemical resistance, and machinability make it a natural fit for medical and laboratory applications. Here's what you need to know when specifying acrylic parts for these demanding environments.

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Laser Cut Acrylic for the Electronics Industry: Tolerances, Materials, and Lead Times

Greg DeGreef — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:48:20 +0000

Electronics engineers and buyers use laser-cut acrylic for everything from PCB standoffs to test fixtures to enclosure panels. Here's what to know when specifying acrylic parts for electronics applications.

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Acrylic vs. Polycarbonate: Which Material Is Right for Your Project?

Greg DeGreef — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:26:45 +0000

Acrylic and polycarbonate are both excellent clear plastics — but they perform very differently. Learn the key differences and when to use each material for your fabrication project.

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Plexiglass vs Acrylic: What’s the Difference?

Greg DeGreef — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:22:25 +0000

If you’ve ever shopped for clear plastic sheets, you’ve probably seen the terms “plexiglass” and “acrylic” used interchangeably — and wondered whether there’s actually a difference. The short answer: they’re the same material. But there’s more to the story, and understanding the nuances can help you make better purchasing decisions for your next project. Are […]

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How to Design Parts for Laser Cutting: 7 Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Greg DeGreef — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 17:18:31 +0000

Most laser-cutting problems start in the CAD file, not on the machine. Here are the 7 most common design mistakes we see — and how to fix them before you send your files.

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How to Care for and Clean Acrylic Without Scratching It

Greg DeGreef — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 17:00:08 +0000

Acrylic scratches easily if you clean it wrong. Here's the right way to clean, polish, and protect acrylic surfaces — and the common household products that will ruin them.

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How to Specify Laser Cut Acrylic Parts: A Buyer’s Guide to Tolerances, Finishes, and File Formats

Greg DeGreef — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:50:25 +0000

Getting laser cut acrylic parts made right the first time starts with a clear spec. Here's what fabricators actually need from you — and what they'll figure out themselves.

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Laser Cut Acrylic Fabrication in the Chicago Metro Area

Greg DeGreef — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:47:32 +0000

Need custom laser cut acrylic parts in the Chicago area? American Acrylics is based in Lake Zurich, IL and serves customers across the Chicago metro with fast turnaround and no minimums.

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What File Format Should I Send for Laser Cutting? (DXF, SVG, PDF Explained)

Greg DeGreef — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:45:48 +0000

DXF, SVG, PDF, AI, EPS — which file format does your laser cutting supplier actually want? Here's a plain-English guide to preparing cut files that work the first time.

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