CNC-machined acrylic parts almost always come off the machine with rough, frosted surfaces that hide the material\’s natural clarity. Restoring that optical-grade transparency requires the right combination of sanding, buffing, flame polishing, or solvent treatment. This guide covers each technique step by step so you can bring any machined acrylic part back to a crystal-clear […]
Feeds and speeds directly determine whether a CNC-cut acrylic part comes out crystal-clear or melted and chipped. Setting the wrong spindle RPM or feed rate is the fastest way to ruin an expensive acrylic workpiece. This article breaks down the exact feed rates, spindle speeds, and tooling strategies that prevent heat damage and deliver clean,
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Polycarbonate and acrylic look similar on the shelf, but they behave very differently on a CNC machine. Acrylic cuts cleaner and polishes to optical clarity, while polycarbonate resists impact far better yet tends to gum up tooling. This comparison breaks down the key differences in machinability, mechanical properties, thermal behavior, and cost so you can
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