Why Custom Plastic Cutting?
Plastic cut to size is one of the best sold and popular plastic products, as it enables our customers to create finished products in the most effective manner. At Plastic Online we provide a wide range of plastic materials such as clear Perspex sheet cut to size, simplifying your manufacturing processes and making it possible to develop the most unique and innovative products.
Here are the types of plastic we provide cut to size:
·       ABS
ABS stands for Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene and is an opaque thermoplastic and amorphous polymer. ABS can be heated to its melting point, cooled, and re-heated again with very little degradation, which makes it easy to recycle multiple times. Popular products made with ABS include LEGO toys, keys on computer keyboards, and plastic face-guards on wall sockets.
·       Acetal Rod
Acetal rod is a semi-crystalline plastic that has good wear properties in wet environments. It barely absorbs moisture and is used in close tolerance mechanical parts and electrical insulators. Acetal rod is resistant to chemicals such as solvents but does not behave well in abrasive wear applications.
·       ACM
ACM stands for aluminium composite material, a material with good dimensional stability and two times lighter than aluminium. ACM is obtained by bonding two pre-painted aluminium sheets to a polyethylene core and is used in indoor and outdoor applications requiring a sleek look and good dimensional stability.
·       Acrylic
Acrylic, also called PMMA Poly (methyl methacrylate) is a transparent thermoplastic homopolymer known by multiple trade names, including Plexiglass and Perspex. It was developed as an impact-resistant alternative to glass and it was first produced in 1928. Acrylic is one of the clearest plastics on the market and is currently used for paint, acrylic nails, lenses, security barriers, medical devices, furniture, and LCD screens.
·       Acrylic Mirror
Acrylic mirror is used as an alternative to glass mirror and is preferred because it has ten times the impact strength of glass. It is a plastic highly reflective mirrored surface with a grey backing on the reverse and is used in the following applications: gym mirror, display cases, retail display, architectural design, cosmetic display, and home use.
·       Decorative Designed Acrylic Panel
This material is a specialty acrylic sheet used by architects, designers, and interior decorators. This type of plastic has made it possible to create attractive furniture and decorative spaces in unique textures and colours. Unlike other plastic materials, decorative acrylic sheets have unparalleled light diffusion properties.
·       Corrugated Flute
Corrugated flute board has revolutionised the storage and shipping of goods due to its ability to protect various items from shocks and damage. It is a stronger alternative to paperboard cartons and comes in different wall thicknesses, known as flutes size:
o  E-Flute: 1/16" thick, 90 flutes per linear foot
o  B-Flute: 1/8" thick, 47 flutes per linear foot
o  C-Flute: 3/16" thick, 39 flutes per linear foot
o  A-Flute: 1/4" thick, 33 flutes per linear foot
·       Foam PVC
Commonly used in the display and exhibition industry, PVC foam sheet has been created by German chemist Eugen Baumann in 1872. Also known as expanded PVC, it comes in a range of densities and is highly resistant to moisture and various chemicals.
·       HDPE Polyethylene
HDPE (high density poly ethylene) is one of the most versatile plastic materials, with a variety of applications, such as cutting boards, piping, bleach bottles, shampoo bottles, milk jugs, and plastic bottles. Aside from food applications, HDPE is found in unexpected applications like snowboards, shoe lasts, beverage containers, and plastic surgery.
·       Nylon
Nylon is a widely-used synthetic plastic material usually manufactured as a fibre. It can be melted to form fibres, filaments, and bristles, but it can also be formed into moulded products that have a high resistance to wear, heat, and chemicals.
·       Polycarbonate
Polycarbonate is an amorphous thermoplastic that is naturally transparent and commercially available in a variety of colours. This material is used in applications that require internal transmission of heat and impact resistance (such as bullet-proof glass). Other applications of polycarbonate are eyewear, automotive components, medical devices, greenhouses, protective gear, and exterior lighting fixtures.
·       Polypropylene
Polypropylene is a rigid and crystalline thermoplastic found in medical devices, packaging trays, household products, and battery cases. It is one of the most widely-used polymers today and it has the lowest density among plastics available on the market. There are multiple types of polypropylene available:
o  Polypropylene Homopolymer
o  Polypropylene CopolymerÂ
o  Polypropylene, Impact Copolymer
o  Expanded Polypropylene
o  Polypropylene Terpolymer
o  Polypropylene, High Melt Strength (HMS PP)
·       Prismatic Light Diffuser
Polycarbonate prismatic light diffusers are produced with a textured finish on one side with the purpose of transmitting and diffusing light while reducing glare. Typical applications are fluorescent light fittings, lighting lenses, and ceiling lighting tiles.
·       Egg Crate
Egg crate panels are a lightweight and cost-effective solution for fluorescent light cover needs (garages, recreation rooms, office buildings, basements, kitchen and bath fixtures, and residential locations).
·       PVC
PVC is the world’s third-most widely produced synthetic plastic polymer and is used in a huge range of applications, like building and construction, health care, electronics, automotive, etc.
·       UHMWPE Polyethylene
Ultrahigh-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE)Â is the first material of choice in total joint replacements due to properties such as biocompatibility, wear resistance, and structural strength. Aside from medical applications, it is used to produce fibre, wires, and marine infrastructure.
Why Custom Plastic Cutting
There are multiple reasons to use Perspex cut to size or any other plastic cut to custom dimensions by Plastic Online Australia:
·       Less error
Humans make mistakes, no matter how skilled and experienced they are. In today’s manufacturing environment, human error is a major concern. The competition is high and the demands of customers are even higher; even the smallest mistake can damage the reputation of a company. This is why Plastic Online uses laser cutting machines to obtain cut to size plastic materials.
These automatised machines are provided instructions by a computer and they do their job seamlessly, ensuring a degree of consistency that is not possible with human hands. Every product will be identical with the one preceding it, every single time.
·       Precise results
Laser cutting has high accuracy and can be used for the production of parts with complex internal and external contours and different shapes.
·       Customers will get the product faster
The method you choose for cutting your materials will have a major impact on the quality of the finished product and on the time needed to manufacture it. By using materials such as Perspex cut to size near, your customers will get their products sooner as Plastic Online takes care of the cutting using the latest technologies and you can focus on other important aspects of manufacturing.
Having to perform intricate design work by hand takes a lot of time, especially on complex projects. Laser cutting, on the other hand, makes it possible to obtain precise cuts in a short time-frame. The speed of laser processing is multiple times higher than by traditional methods, ensuring the readiness of products in the shortest possible time.
·       Keeping things clean
Most forms of mechanical cutting generate heat and can have unwanted effects on the finished product, such as surface scuffing or minor warping. This can make lines appear inaccurate or low quality. With laser cutting performed by Plastic Online, warping is reduced to a minimum as only a small area is affected by heat. Material contamination risk is reduced as well during the cutting due to the lack of contact with physical cutting tools.
How Perspex cut to size near is obtained
Acrylic or Perspex is perfect for laser processing, a process making it possible to obtain the most creative point of sale displays and illuminated advertisements.
No additional processing is required and panels up to 25 mm can be cut efficiently and cost-effectively. The CO2 laser creates matted finishes, while the fibre laser is used to create colour changes.
A CAD file is required in order to cut a particular design from acrylic material. The process is carried out by a machine that emits laser that cuts through the material by burning or vaporizing it. This way, edges are round, surfaces are smooth, and more nuanced designs can be created.
Laser cutting needs to be performed in controlled environments by trained staff as it generates extremely high temperatures. The heat causes the material to produce fumes that can be dangerous to health. Protective gear (mask and goggles) is recommended to prevent inhaling toxic fumes.
Even if nowadays there are multiple solutions to cut acrylic, there are multiple factors involved in the cutting process, such as the brand and type of acrylic to cut, choosing the right acrylic cutting machine, setting up a working table, preparing the acrylic sheet, setting up the laser cutting acrylic machine, and handling the actual process to obtain precise and smooth cuts.
Getting your acrylic or other plastic material cut to size from Plastic Online is the most effective and productive option.  You can order and purchase all your plastic material needs right here online 24/7/365. Once you’ve placed your order, our team will cut to size the type of plastic material you need and ship it to you from our Gold Coast locations to anywhere in Australia. Contact us today for all your plastic production and custom cutting needs!
