How To Cut Optix Acrylic Sheet

How to cut optix acrylic sheet.

How to cut optix acrylic sheet. Set the saw fence to the desired. With a straightedge as a guide pull the blade toward you leaving a score mark. Set the sheet down on a sawhorse mark where you want to cut. Move slowly so you don t chip the acrylic.

For the purpose of this article let s say you want a 12 inch length. Cut the plastic using the table saw. Use a straight edge or a ruler to mark a straight line on the sheet of plexiglass. To cut acrylic sheets start by marking the line you want to cut using a ruler and a permanent marker.

Once you ve scored the initial line go over it a few times with the blade until a groove forms. Place the sheet of plexiglass on a sawhorse so you can cut through the sheet while keeping it flat and secure. In this video we demonstrate the four most common ways to cut acrylic sheet also known as perspex acrylit. Adjust the table saw fence to 12 inches.

Decide how much to cut off. This will also smooth out the acrylic and make the cutting process much easier. Turn on the dremel and begin cutting along the mark made on the acrylic. For straight cuts in acrylic a plastic scoring blade can be used.

Score the acrylic several more times along the same line then place the acrylic on the edge of the table and use light quick pressure to snap the piece in two. Just like the plastic was a piece of wood turn on your saw. This line will be your cutting guide so make sure it is straight and visible. Continue along the line until you have made the entire cut.

The saw table should be free of dust and debris.