THICK GAUGE ACRYLIC – A VISUALLY STUNNING, CRYSTAL CLEAR SOLUTION FOR YOUR NEXT DESIGN

MSC346_OP Heavy Gauge 1021© 2021 PLASKOLITE, LLC OPTIX® is a registered trademark of PLASKOLITE LLC

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OPTIX Heavy Gauge sheet is crystal clear and impact resistant and is ideal for store fixtures and displays, push through letters and glazing to name a few applications. The driving force behind utilizing thick gauge OPTIX is visual interest, whether its push through letters for a sign, or clear polished sheet in a store fixture display, OPTIX thick gauge sheet is a show stopper. Contact one of our highly trained sales people to get a quote today for your next project.

» Gauge range 0.500˝ – 1.00˝

» Crystal Clear

» Run-to-Size

» Colors upon request

See fabrication details on page 2

ACRYLIC SHEET

FABRICATION INFORMATION

Saw and router cutting

Saw blades and router bits must be kept sharp. Blunt blades will cause chipping and melting. Parts being cut should be supported/clamped to prevent vibration that can cause chipping. Use the same saw blades / cutters normally used for plastics rather than wood. TCT (tungsten carbide tipped) saws last longer. Air cooling with routers will help remove cutting dust. Make sure the protective masking film is not pulled off. Band saws can be used but cut will be rougher than circular saws. Handheld “Dremel saws” are good for delicate work.

Laser Cutting

OPTIX can be laser cut. As with all acrylic the fumes from OPTIX should be extracted and vented, or a local fume filter unit must be used.

Thermoforming

Ideal forming temperature is 280 – 340°F / 140 – 170°C.

ACRYLIC SHEET

Drilling

Drilling holes is performed best on a drill press with commercially available plastic cutting drill bits.

The bit should enter the OPTIX acrylic sheet at a slow feed rate, then a steady rate producing two continuous spiral chips, finally exiting through the acrylic slowly, eliminating chipping.

To reduce heat build up, and removal of material, peck feeding may be necessary when drilling thick OPTIX sheet. Place a scrap piece of acrylic or plywood beneath the acrylic to be drilled. This will eliminate chipping as the bit passes through.

Standard twist drill bits can be used, provided modifications to the bit are performed. These modifications will allow the bit to scrape rather than cut through the acrylic sheet.

Guidelines for drilling

Drill Bit Recommended Diameter Drill Speed (RPM)

1/8˝ 3500

3/16˝ 2500

1/4˝ 1800

3/8˝ 1200

1/2˝ 900

5/8˝ 700

These suggestions and data are based on information we believe to be reliable. They are offered in good faith, but without guarantee, as conditions and methods of use are beyond our control. We recommend that the prospective user determines the suitability of our materials and suggestions before adopting them on a commercial scale.