Plastic Industry Resources

American Acrylics

Use this tool to calcuate the weight for plastic sheets with the thickness and dimensions you choose.

New to laser cutting?  Here are some helpful links to get started.  We have listed links to common laser manufacturers and other other resources.

Acrylic aquarium thickness  calculator

Online calculator to determine the acrylic sheet thickness for DIY aquarium builders.

Acrylic shelf thickness calculator

Online calculator to find the right acrylic thickness for a shelf span and load, with estimated sag.

Plastic thermal expansion calculator

Online calculator to see how much a plastic panel moves with temperature changes and how much clearance to leave.

Plastic material selector

Interactive guide — answer three quick questions and get a material recommendation for your project.

laser cut acrylic, laser cut plastic

Free Laser Cutting Dawings

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Here are some interesting designs/drawings that can be cut with a laser.

Answers to common questions!

Updates on new project, products, and news from American Acrylics.

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