What are the cutting methods of acrylic?

There are many ways to cut acrylic. Here are some of them:

Cut with a utility knife: Most small acrylics are cut with a utility knife. First, mark the acrylic with a marker, and then trace the marks and cut the acrylic one by one. The disadvantage of acrylic cutting is that it cannot cut large pieces and is time-consuming.

Electric sawing: Many boards are cut with electric saws, which are much faster than cutting with a utility knife. Electric saws are combined with molds, and you only need to cut according to the style of the mold to cut out the required shape, etc., and you can also cut large pieces. The disadvantage of electric sawing of acrylic is that non-professional saw workers cannot use electric saws to avoid potential safety hazards, and the safety is extremely low.

Hook knife cutting: There is a method called hook knife cutting, which is to cut the acrylic plate into half with a hook knife before cutting the plate, and then cut the acrylic into thin slices by hand. The disadvantage of hook knife cutting acrylic plate is that it needs to be polished to make it smooth.

Laser cutting machine cutting: After the acrylic laser cutting machine is drawn by computer, it focuses together through the control software and can only achieve the cutting purpose when it reaches a certain melting point. Now it is a better cutting method for acrylic cutting, but the disadvantage is that it requires professionally trained technicians who understand the operation to operate it.