Optix Acrylic Sheet Drilling

Drill through the acrylic sheet and into the 3 8 inch plywood.

Optix acrylic sheet drilling.

A brief shop tip on how to drill clean holes in acrylic and other plastics. Acrylic sheet model 1ag3622a 80 98 80 98. Optix acrylic sheet can withstand temperatures down to 20 f without noticeable changes in properties. Reverse the direction of the drill motor to remove the drill bit from the acrylic sheet.

Place the line you ve scored directly along the edge of the table. The gradually go up in drill bit sizes until you reach your desired diameter. You can wrap your hand around one edge and use your body weight to push down. Optix acrylic sheet begins to soften between 210 220 f and starts to melt between 300 315 f.

This video will demonstrate the proper way to cut fabricate and customize plaskolite s optix acrylic. First you need to drill a small diameter pilot hole to get started. Step 7 release the self locking pliers remove the 1x4 inch plank from the top of the acrylic sheet and exchange the drill bit for the countersink bit. Low heat loss compared to a glass panel optix acrylic sheet.

You can use optix acrylic sheets for everything from storm windows to crafts and it can be cut in a straight line or in just about any design you desire. Set your store to see local availability compare. Optix clear acrylic sheets are backed by a 10 year limited non yellowing warranty. Clear non glare acrylic sheet model 1x09242a 5 98 5 98.

Break the acrylic sheet. Optix acrylic sheet can be used continuously in a temperature range of 170 190 f. How to drill plexiglass. Optix is available in many color and pattern options and can be ordered in custom sizes and thicknesses.

Valued for being shatter resistant plexiglass is used on construction. The ultra light matte finish of optix 99 minimizes unwanted glare in a variety of lighting. If you just drill a pilot hole the. For more information or to contact a representative w.

Break the sheet at the scored line by pressing down on the outer edge in a quick motion. Plexiglass sometimes called transparent thermoplastic acrylic lucite and perspex is a polymer that is often used as an alternative to glass. An optix acrylic sheet is a type of lightweight clear plastic. Using clamps to hold the sheet to the table makes the process easier.