Precision Acrylic Laser Cutting in LA
Also known as plexiglass, perspex, this material excels for signage, LED-lit pieces, trophies. For edge-lit LED applications, use cast clear acrylic and engrave at lower power for maximum light diffusion.
Cast acrylic (PMMA) has a higher molecular weight than extruded, which means the laser beam melts and vaporizes it more uniformly, leaving glass-clear edges. Extruded acrylic melts at a lower temperature, which can cause slightly gummier edges but cuts faster. For edge-lit LED applications, use cast clear acrylic and engrave at lower power for maximum light diffusion.
Acrylic Applications
Retail signs, trade show displays, menu boards, and wayfinding. Learn more
We machine acrylic in thicknesses from 1/16" to 3/4". Avoid polycarbonate (Lexan) on CO₂ lasers — it discolors and produces toxic fumes.
Also known as plexiglass, perspex, this material excels for signage, trophies, retail displays. For edge-lit LED applications, use cast clear acrylic and engrave at lower power for maximum light diffusion.
CO₂ lasers vaporize acrylic cleanly, producing flame-polished edges on cast acrylic that often need zero post-processing. Cast acrylic (PMMA) has a higher molecular weight than extruded, which means the laser beam melts and vaporizes it more uniformly, leaving glass-clear edges. Extruded acrylic melts at a lower temperature, which can cause slightly gummier edges but cuts faster.
We shape acrylic in thicknesses from 1/16" to 3/4". Avoid polycarbonate (Lexan) on CO₂ lasers — it discolors and produces toxic fumes.
Custom awards, plaques, and recognition pieces. Learn more
Acrylic Engraving
We manufacture acrylic in thicknesses from 1/16" to 3/4". Avoid polycarbonate (Lexan) on CO₂ lasers — it discolors and produces toxic fumes.
Cast acrylic (PMMA) has a higher molecular weight than extruded, which means the laser beam melts and vaporizes it more uniformly, leaving glass-clear edges. Extruded acrylic melts at a lower temperature, which can cause slightly gummier edges but cuts faster. For edge-lit LED applications, use cast clear acrylic and engrave at lower power for maximum light diffusion.
Get Your Acrylic Project Quoted
Send your vector files (AI, DXF, SVG, or PDF) to americanlaserco@gmail.com along with your acrylic color/thickness preference and quantity. We will return a detailed quote within one business day.
Also known as plexiglass, perspex, this material excels for architectural panels, light guides, retail displays. For edge-lit LED applications, use cast clear acrylic and engrave at lower power for maximum light diffusion.
