If you’re looking for laser cut acrylic parts in the Chicago area, American Acrylics is your local option — and local matters more than you might think. We’re based in Lake Zurich, Illinois, about 40 miles northwest of downtown Chicago, and we’ve been serving businesses across the Chicago metro and beyond since 1973.
Why Local Matters for Custom Fabrication
When you work with a local supplier, the logistics are simple. Parts can be ready in 2–5 business days and shipped to you, or you can arrange local pickup. Rush orders are possible in ways that simply aren’t practical with a supplier in another state or another country.
If you have a question about a design, a tolerance, or a material, you’re calling someone in your time zone who knows Chicago, knows the kinds of businesses that operate here, and can often give you a faster, more informed answer than a distant call center. And if there’s ever a problem, resolution happens fast.
Industries We Serve in the Chicago Area
The Chicago metro is one of the most diverse manufacturing and business economies in the country. We work with companies across a wide range of industries:
- Manufacturing and industrial — machine guards, equipment panels, inspection windows, fixture components
- Retail and visual merchandising — display cases, product risers, shelf dividers, signage components
- Architecture and interior design — decorative panels, partitions, custom cut shapes for installations
- Electronics and tech — enclosure panels, PCB fixtures, prototype housings
- Medical devices and laboratory — equipment panels, lab fixtures, viewing windows
- Education and museums — display cases, exhibit components, protective covers
- Trade shows and events — custom display components, branded elements, signage
- Restaurants and hospitality — menu holders, table displays, decorative elements
What We Make
We laser cut acrylic sheet to custom shapes, with tolerances up to ±0.005″. We work in clear, colored, opaque, translucent, mirrored, and specialty acrylic in thicknesses from 1/16″ to 1″ and beyond. We also do laser engraving for labels, logos, and decorative elements.
No minimums — one piece or ten thousand, we’ll quote it.
Serving the Greater Chicago Region
From our facility in Lake Zurich, we serve businesses throughout the Chicago metro area — Chicago itself, the North Shore, the western suburbs (Naperville, Aurora, Schaumburg, Elgin), the south suburbs, Northwest Indiana, and southern Wisconsin. Most customers receive their parts within 1–2 business days of shipping.
Get a Quote
Ready to get started? Submit your files and requirements here for a fast quote. Or contact us directly to discuss your project. We’re happy to answer questions about materials, tolerances, design, or anything else before you commit to an order.
Local. Fast. No minimums. Made in Illinois since 1973.