PMMA (Acrylic)

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Material type

Plastic
Material name

PMMA (Acrylic)
Process compatibility

CNC machining

Mechanical properties

Ultimate tensile strength

55 - 83 MPa

Yield strength

64 -80 MPa

Young's modulus (modulus of elasticity)

2.76 - 3.3 GPa

Elongation at break

3 - 6.4 %

Hardness

64 - 105 HRM

Physical properties

UV resistance

Excellent

Thermal properties

Maximum service temperature

70 - 80 °C

Thermal expansion coefficent

50 - 90 10^-6/ºC

Thermal conductivity

0.19 - 0.2 W/(m⋅°C)

Electrical properties

ESD Safety

Possible

Common applications

Food industry

Lamps and lighting soffits

Displays

Hand rails

PMMA (Acrylic) CNC Machining Applications & Parts

Acrylic is prized for its brilliant optical clarity, excellent weatherability, and good stiffness. We precision machine and finish it to create stunning transparent parts, signs, and prototypes.

Typical Parts We Machine from PMMA:

Display & Signage: Light Diffusers, Nameplates, Museum Display Cases
Optical & Lens: Light Pipes, Lens Prototypes, Sight Glasses, Windows
Architectural & Retail: Custom Fixtures, Product Display Stands, Decorative Panels

Our Machining Advantage:

We achieve glass-like clarity in machined acrylic through specialized tooling and meticulous polishing techniques, delivering parts free from clouding, cracks, or internal stress.

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PMMA (Acrylic) CNC Machining Applications & Parts

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