Place the router base onto the plexiglass.
Cutting acrylic sheet with router.
Cutting acrylic with your industrial cnc router step 1.
This is the most common method and since saw blades are easy to find it s a great option for everyone.
Begin cutting along the line you made when preparing the acrylic sheet.
For best results use another tool like.
We recommend using a bit that is specifically designed for cutting acrylic.
Make sure that the acrylic is held down securely.
Follow the line in front of the tool instead of concentrating on the cutting edge itself this will help to stay in a straight line.
Make sure the cutting attachment is cutting straight up and down and not at an angle.
Here a few tool options for cutting acrylic.
These bits are made especially for cutting acrylic.
When routing in multiple passes on thicker materials there will be a line in the finish for each pass you cut through the acrylic.
Today i will show you how to cut plexiglass acrylic with an oscillating tool aka multi tool very fast and easy.
Guideline 2 use the right bit.
Score the line in the acrylic with a plastic scoring blade.
Freeze material for an hour before cutti.
Using your ruler as a guide run a plastic scoring blade along the cutting line trying to make one continuous line with gentle even pressure.
If it s not it can vibrate or flex ruining your cut.
If you don t have one of several types of power saws available to use if you have a router it is possible to cut plexiglass with it provided you have the correct blade designed to make a flush cut a variable speed router when done right will cut plexiglass the heat generated by both power saws and router bits is enough to melt some of the plastic polymer material that comprises plexiglass.
This will ensure that the acrylic is fastened as solid as possible which will minimize any movement flex or vibration.
Insert the acrylic cutting bit into the router and lock it into place.
This requires a polishing bit to finish it off even if you can.
Some useful tips for cutting plastic acrylic using a router or cnc machine are discussed in this video.
When cutting acrylic you won t get the best result using wood cutting bits as cutting and chip removal.
You will never get the best results using wood bits to cut acrylic as cutting and chip removal is key.
Routers can be used to cut acrylic for both curved and straight cuts.
