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Acrylic sheet (PMMA)
Windows, display cases, laser-cut panels, light guides.
Properties at a glance
FlexibilityLow
DurabilityMedium
Water resistanceHigh
Heat resistanceLow
Ease of workingMedium
Relative costMiddling
Rough comparisons with other materials in this library — not measured specs. Cost is relative only; no prices have been checked.
Strengths
- Glass-clear
- Laser cuts cleanly
- Lighter than glass
Limitations
- Cracks under impact or when drilled carelessly
- Scratches
How it's worked
Methods: Laser cutting, Scoring and snapping, Solvent bonding
Typical tools: Laser cutter or scoring knife, Drill with plastic bit
Safety
Solvent cements need ventilation; laser fumes need extraction.
Environmental notes
Rarely recycled curbside.