Otherwise you ll need to use a saw to cut it.
Cut thick plastic sheets thin.
Cutting thin sheets of plastic secure the sheet to a large work surface with a clamp.
From 0 06 inch to 6 inches with some custom sizes available common thicknesses range from 0 25 in 0 5 in 0 75 in and 1 inch up to 6 inches.
Drilling holes in acrylic.
How to cut thin plastic sheets step 1.
Plastic sheets range in various thickness sizes and even shapes to suit the application.
If your sheet is relatively thin less than 3 16 inch 0 48 cm you can use the scoring method.
With a wide range of plastics available we have sheets to cater for all projects.
Clear acrylic sheet glass sheet plexiglas acrylic sheets less than 15 in.
Our selection of cut to size acrylic sheets includes a wide array of reliable materials you can use to make art projects signs and so much more.
Put on safety glasses before doing any kind of cutting and wear ear plugs if you use an electric saw.
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Lay the piece of 1 4 inch plywood on a firm flat surface.
Place the acrylic sheet on top of the rigid foam insulation and mark the line to be cut.
It s very easy u don t need any expensive tools.
Mark your desired cut line using a straight edge then score the sheet of plastic with the utility knife making several.
Thin to thick plastic sheets and small to large sheet sizes.
Otherwise you ll need to use a saw to cut it.
Colored plastic sheet materials that meet fda requirements for direct and indirect food contact are used for commercial and industrial cutting boards and machine parts.
Acrylic sheets 1 2 x 48 x 96 white pvc sheet panel window inserts related products 24 in.
Measure along the side of the thin plastic sheet and place a mark with the felt tipped marker at the length you.
Covid 19 update clear materials are now back in stock we are now able to offer lead times within 1 week on the majority of our clear perspex acrylic petg polycarbonate.
25 pack clear craft plastic sheets 007 thick crystal transparent film for making art stencils paper size 8 5 x 11 inch 4 7 out of 5 stars 23 19 99 19.
Each cut to size sheet can be customized by width and length but we can also add holes radius corners or polished rounded and routed edges for an additional cost.
I recommend using a circular saw jig or a circular saw guide to keep your cuts straight and to prevent the blade from wandering.
