How to Cut Acrylic Sheet

Acrylic sheets are a widely used plastic material. Acrylic resembles glass in appearance, but is not as fragile. It is used to make furniture and containers. Artists also employ acrylic sheets to create sculptures and dioramas. As acrylic is a thermoplastic, it must be cut in ways that do not generate high heat.

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How to Bend a Polycarbonate Sheet

Since polycarbonate is a thermoplastic, heat is required to form, bend or mold a polycarbonate sheet. Open flame or unventilated ovens create a safety hazard, as toxic fumes are released from the plastic if it is heated beyond its melting point of 300 degrees F, according to Dynalab Corporation. To heat the polycarbonate [...]