Score the cut line.
Cutting an acrylic sheet.
Here a few tool options for cutting acrylic.
Use a blade meant for acrylic.
Scoring preferably works on sheets less than 6 35mm in thickness.
Snap the acrylic at the cut.
For plastic you need a blade with a high tooth count.
Place the sheet over hard edge with groove side up.
Set the acrylic on a flat surface.
Routers can be used to cut acrylic for both curved and straight cuts.
How to cut acrylic sheets method 1 of 3.
Bend the overhang side of the sheet with quick and even motion.
Clamp the sheet if needed.
This is the most common method and since saw blades are easy to find it s a great option for everyone.
Make 5 10 scratches with the scoring knife along the straight edge until you ve cut about halfway.
Mark the area of sheet you want to cut.
Use scoring knife to cut a narrow groove in the acrylic sheeting.
Cutting a straight line by scoring the acrylic.
For best results use another tool like.