Cell Cast Acrylic Sheet

• This style is produced by melted liquid PMMA resin poured between two plates of glass
• Least amount of expansion and contraction
• Highest margin of error on thickness tolerance
• Standard thickness tolerance from .118” – .500” is +/- 8%
• This is the best material to use when cutting or routing
• Highest molecular weight
• Widest range of colors available
• Standard material for signs, aquariums, and high-end fabrication

Continuous Cast Acrylic Sheets

• This style is produced by pouring melted liquid PMMA resin between two belts of polished stainless steel
• Best material consistency
• Least amount of expansion and contraction
• 2nd best thickness tolerance
• Widest ranges of sizes available up to 9’ wide and 16’ long
• Standard material for forming, fabrication, and skylights

Extruded Acrylic Sheets

• Semi-soft melted resin is pushed between rollers and cut to size
• Highest internal stress within the sheet
• Most expansion and contraction
• Generally, the best thickness consistency
• Thickness tolerance +/- 10%
• Softest sheet
• Gums up routers more when cutting
• Easy to glue
• Standard material for displays, and replacement windows. Some signage applications.

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