Acrylic Edge Finish
American Acrylics
Laser Cut Edge – this creates a smooth polished edge. With close inspection, you can see fine lines from the pulsing of the laser.
Routed Edge – this creates a smooth, burr free edge. There are some visible lines from the mechanical routing process.
Saw Cut Edge – the surface is rough and you can see grooves from the saw cutting process.
Acrylic Edge Finish – Choose your preference
For any acrylic project, its important to decide on an acrylic edge finish.
- Simple square and rectangle shapes – A saw cut edge may be fine for certain glazing projects or decorative projects where the edegs will be covered. For example, a window or picture frame will have trim covering the edges. So, saw cutting may be just find and is the lowest cost option.
- Simple shapes with exposed edges – A routed edge may be preferred for these applciations for safety or astethic purposes. Where a saw cut edge could be dangerous with sharp edges, a routed edge will be smooth and frosted.
- Simple or complex shaps with exposed edges – The laser cutting method is ideal for any cases where the shape needed is complex or a more polished looking edge is desired.