Other CO2-laser cutters for cutting and engraving acrylic (Perspex ®)
What are the benefits of using eurolaser systems to cut acrylic with laser?
- Smooth, crystal-clear cut edges in one operation
- No clamping or fixing of the acrylic sheets necessary
- Less breakage and waste because laser cutting is a contactless process
- No acrylic chippings – less soiling and less cleaning required
- Practically radius free laser cutting of inner contours for virtually all acrylic glass thicknesses
- Processing with protective foil possible – without any material damage
- Combined acrylic processing with a milling cutter and CO2 laser possible on one machine
- Unique choice of different table sizes – suitable for all standard acrylic sheet sizes
- Large-scale engravings (even relief) over the entire processing area
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Cutting the large acrylic figures with laser
We used cast 15-mm thick acrylic glass for producing the figures. As some of the figures were to be over 2 m high, we used the XL-1600 or rather XL-3200 laser systems to cut them. The large processing areas of these cutters meant the figures could be cut in one piece from the acrylic sheets. One important detail of the finished figures is their smooth edges – after all they are intended to present the exhibits to the visitors. So the high-quality gloss effect of the crystal clear cut edges of the acrylic is, of course, important for the museum.
Acrylic glass, if processed in the customary way, requires several machining steps if a clear, transparent surface finish is to be achieved on the cut edge and there are considerable limitations where the cutting of filigree inner contours is concerned. In contrast, laser cutting uses an extremely focussed laser light which creates localised heat formation that immediately causes the acrylic to evaporate. Once cut the crystal-clear and smooth contours required appear naturally and require no further re-working. So in fact the whole procedure is achieved in just one single processing step.
Finishing and installation of the figures
A little colour was all that was missing to complete the figures. A local advertising agency was commissioned with applying foils to the acrylic glass. These printed foils give the figures a discrete coloured effect.
Specially-designed steel supports ensure stable placement of the large and heavy acrylic characters. The result is quite impressive.
Do you have any questions? We are pleased to advise you.
