Laser cutting acrylic involves choosing between cast and extruded types, each impacting your project outcomes. Here's a quick rundown:
1. Production Process:
- Cast: Liquid acrylic poured into molds, allowing for diverse finishes.
- Extruded: Solid acrylic pushed through rollers, offering consistency in thickness.
2. Laser Cutting:
- Cast: More durable, less smell, and cuts nicely, you can use polish too!
- Extruded: stronger smell, (Mirror acrylic only comes in extruded)
4. Flammability:
- Cast: Generally more fire-resistant.
- Extruded: Less fire-resistant.
5. Price:
- Cast: Higher cost due to the manufacturing process.
- Extruded: Cost-effective.
6. Applications:
- Cast: Ideal for aesthetics-focused projects like jewelry, ornaments, or signage.
- Extruded: Suitable for furniture projects or when cast is not an option. (Like mirror acrylics are only available in)
I hope this helps you choose the right acrylic for your project.
Happy crafting!