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Short answer:<\/strong> choose PMMA (acrylic)<\/strong> for clear visible work and clean laser edges, polycarbonate<\/strong> when it must be unbreakable, and PET-G<\/strong> for vacuum forming and food-safe uses. For panels: ACM<\/strong> is light and weatherproof (fa\u00e7ade\/signage), HPL<\/strong> is robust and decorative (interiors\/counters). Unsure? Send your request \u2014 we advise based on the application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transparent plastics: PMMA vs polycarbonate vs PET-G<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Property<\/th>PMMA (acrylic)<\/th>Polycarbonate (PC)<\/th>PET-G<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Clarity<\/td>Very clear, glass-like<\/td>Clear<\/td>Clear<\/td><\/tr>\n
Impact resistance<\/td>Moderate<\/td>Very high (near unbreakable)<\/td>High<\/td><\/tr>\n
Scratch resistance<\/td>Good<\/td>Moderate<\/td>Moderate<\/td><\/tr>\n
Thermoforming\/bending<\/td>Good (hot bending)<\/td>Good<\/td>Very good<\/td><\/tr>\n
UV\/weather resistance<\/td>Very good<\/td>Good (may yellow)<\/td>Moderate<\/td><\/tr>\n
Laser cutting<\/td>Excellent (clean edge)<\/td>Difficult (discolours)<\/td>Good<\/td><\/tr>\n
Typical use<\/td>Displays, visible work, signage<\/td>Protective screens, machine guards<\/td>Vacuum forming, food-safe, displays<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Panels: ACM vs HPL<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Property<\/th>ACM (Alubond\/Dibond)<\/th>HPL<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Build-up<\/td>Aluminium\u2013plastic\u2013aluminium sandwich<\/td>Pressed paper\/resin laminate<\/td><\/tr>\n
Weight<\/td>Light<\/td>Heavier<\/td><\/tr>\n
Outdoor\/fa\u00e7ade<\/td>Excellent<\/td>Limited (compact HPL works)<\/td><\/tr>\n
Processing<\/td>Milling, rout-and-fold<\/td>Milling, sawing<\/td><\/tr>\n
Finish\/appearance<\/td>Evenly sprayed colours<\/td>Decor, wood-look, many colours<\/td><\/tr>\n
Typical use<\/td>Fa\u00e7ade signage, signage, panels<\/td>Interiors, counters, furniture, visible work<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Not sure which material or thickness fits? Send your DXF, sketch or idea \u2014 within 1 business day you’ll know what’s feasible, which material we recommend and the rough cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Call: +31 6 23 64 48 11<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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