Cutting Acrylic Sheet Bandsaw

Learn how to properly cut acrylic sheets using the right tools and techniques.

Cutting acrylic sheet bandsaw.

It will also show you the cutting option you have should you choose to have tap plastics cut it f. Don t rush it move the plastic through the blade at a steady pace. To cut acrylic sheets start by marking the line you want to cut using a ruler and a permanent marker. A jigsaw is one preferred tools for cutting acrylic sheets.

Then score the line using a plastic scoring blade using the ruler as a guide so your line is straight. Over tightening these will cause the acrylic to shatter. But because of their relatively thin blades they are not recommended for cutting acrylic sheet over 1 4 6 0 mm thick. Use blades with a slight set and about 120 teeth per inch 25 mm.

Band saws or jig saws. Cutting acrylic with a dremel. Once you ve scored the initial line go over it a few times with the blade until a groove forms. In this video we demonstrate the four most common ways to cut acrylic sheet also known as perspex acrylit.

Band saws and jig saws are excellent tools for cutting acrylic sheet. However if you are intended to cut acrylic into a nonlinear fashion then jigsaw is the right option for you. The scrap piece you are cutting off should be over the edge since a fall when it is cut off might damage the acrylic. Don t use counter sunk fittings.

Check your mounting and reset if necessary to make sure the line that you need to cut is off the edge of the workbench. Same applies for the drill press you have great control over the amount of force you use. It is a small handheld tool that can cut the sheet with straight blade by function up and down in fast motion.