Optix Acrylic Sheet Forming

Impact and weather resistant crystal clear or colored plaskolite optix is a versatile general purpose acrylic sheet.

Optix acrylic sheet forming.

Optix acrylic sheet begins to soften between 210 220 f and starts to melt between 300 315 f. For signage point of purchase displays and skylights optix sg acrylic sheet provides excellent forming characteristics with detailed vacuum definition high optical clarity and superb weatherability. Optix boasts a high molecular weight that enables superior fabrication and forming. Optix acrylic sheet can withstand temperatures down to 20 f without noticeable changes in properties.

The recommended radius of curvature should be a value greater than 180 times the thickness of the sheet for plexiglas g sheet and 300 times the thickness for plexiglas mc sheet see table below. Plaskolite stocks optix sg in various thicknesses sheet sizes and colors. This device can reduce appreciably the labor required for clamping and unclamping sheets preparatory to forming. Optix is the tradename for plaskolite s continuously processed high quality acrylic sheet.

It offers high molecular weight for superior thermoforming bending and flame polishing. Ideal for almost any application. To bend sheet plastic and acrylic you will need. Acrylic sheet is one of the most durable thermoplastic materials for resisting scratches.

Heat source small projects with bends that are close together will need upon heat source which can be easily aimed at small areas. Optix acrylic sheet is ideal for almost any fabrication or glazing application. Low heat loss compared to a glass panel optix acrylic sheet. Release mechanism for hanging plexiglas acrylic sheets in heating ovens.

Set your store to see local availability compare. Optix acrylic sheet can be used continuously in a temperature range of 170 190 f. Set your store to see local availability compare. Optix exceeds industry standards for quality and safety and its impact resistance will prohibit the sheet from shattering into sharp edged pieces like glass.

It s the industry choice for point of purchase displays lighting and furniture. The two best tools for this are a small butane torch the type used in the kitchen work well or you can also use an embossing heat tool used by card makers and scrapbookers to melt and apply embossing powders. Clear non glare acrylic sheet model 1x09242a 5 98 5 98. Clear non glare acrylic sheet model 1x09242a 5 98 5 98.

Cold forming plexiglas sheet can be cold formed bent at room temperature in a smooth arc and held to a radius by forcing the material into a curved channel support. Acrylic sheet model 1au0364a 28 98 28 98.