WHAT IS ACRYLIC?

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Acrylic (also known as Perspex® or Plexiglas®) is a strong, lightweight plastic sheet prized for its glass-like clarity, durability and versatility. It's available clear, frosted, coloured, mirrored and opaque, and it laser cuts beautifully — unlike PVC foam board, which can't be laser cut at all (see our PVC foam board cutting page), acrylic cuts clean with a smooth, glossy, flame-polished edge straight off the laser bed.

Common thicknesses run from around 1.5mm up to 25mm, in standard sheet sizes up to 1200 x 2400mm (with larger formats available on request).

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OUR ACRYLIC CUTTING SERVICE

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Every panel is laser cut, giving you a clean, glass-smooth edge with no chipping, cracking or rough finish — no secondary polishing needed. It's the ideal process for fine detail, intricate shapes and crisp lettering that other cutting methods simply can't match.

Our acrylic cutting service covers:

• Straight cuts and panels cut to size from full sheets

• Custom shapes, curves and profiles cut to your artwork or drawings

• Fine detail, logos and lettering cut with sharp, clean edges

• Clear, frosted, coloured, mirrored and opaque acrylic

• A range of thicknesses to suit signage through to structural applications

Send us your sizes, a drawing, or a vector file, and we'll quote your job and get it cut and on its way.

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COMMON USES FOR ACRYLIC

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• Signage — shop signs, illuminated signs, directional and wayfinding signage, name badges

• Point-of-sale and display — POS stands, retail displays, menu holders, brochure holders

• Awards and recognition — trophies, awards, plaques and presentation pieces

• Building and fit-out — splashbacks, screens, partitions, balustrade infills

• Furniture and homewares — shelving, light boxes, decorative panels

• Industrial — machine guards, viewing panels, protective screens

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Can acrylic be laser cut? Yes — acrylic is one of the best materials for laser cutting. It leaves a clean, glass-smooth, flame-polished edge straight off the machine, with no rough edges or secondary finishing required.

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What thicknesses of acrylic do you cut? We can supply and cut acrylic from around 1.5mm up to 12mm~, depending on stock availability. Let us know your application and we'll recommend the right thickness.

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What colours and finishes are available? Acrylic is available clear, frosted, coloured, mirrored and opaque. Let us know your project and we'll help you pick the right option.

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What's the difference between acrylic and PVC foam board? Acrylic gives you a rigid, glass-like clarity and a premium finish, and it laser cuts with a polished edge — it's the better choice when you need transparency, gloss or a high-end look. PVC foam board is lighter, more affordable and fully opaque, and suits general signage, display and internal fit-out work where cost and weight matter more than clarity. See our PVC foam board cutting page for more.

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Can you cut custom shapes, not just rectangles? Yes — send us your artwork, a sketch or a drawing with measurements and we'll laser cut acrylic to almost any shape, including fine detail, logos and lettering.

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Do you deliver Australia-wide? Yes. We're based in Rutherford, NSW (Hunter Valley), and we deliver Australia-wide as well as to New Zealand.

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How long does it take? Turnaround depends on the size and complexity of the job. Get in touch with your specs and we'll give you a quote and lead time.

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