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New development of continuous cast laser processing technique
Two industry leaders in innovation, Lucite International and Universal Laser Systems established a collaboration between the two companies that resulted in a specific new laser processing technique for cutting and engraving a specific line of Lucite's continuous cast acrylic sheet products.
"From the initial design and styling of our sheet products, to the processes used for fabrication and to the final sale of the end product, Lucite is always looking for new and innovative ways to build upon the high standard of quality and function that define our brand," said Chris Robinson, sheet business manager for Lucite.
This laser technique has now been added to Lucite's fabrication guide, included in the article below and also on its web site.
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Technical advisory
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• Acrylic thermoplastics are products of polymerization
of acrylic esters.
• Acryic materials are available in cast sheet,
continuous cast and extruded sheet, film and a number of
small pellets for injection molding and extrusion. Tubes and
rods can also be cast or extruded.
• All cast grades are strong, stable, weather resistant and thermoformable. Sheets are also available in transparent, translucent and opaque colors, and in a variety of surface textures.
• Sheet coating is available at a premium price to those customers who object to the scratching and marring of acrylic sheet. |
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Sustainability of plastic: Did you know…
• The use of plastics in the generation and storage of energy, as well as to prevent heat energy, are clear.
• Light transmission is the most critical factor in systems that use solar energy to generate power. Certain types of acrylic with 92 percent light transmission or above are the best choice in these systems.
• A key benefit of acrylic is that it can lower operational costs at your facility. Using a heatstopping material in a skylight rather than glass or standard acrylic can save as much as $0.77/sq. ft. per year in air conditioning costs. In scenarios in which air conditioning is not used, the number of high-temperature days indoors is reduced by 30 percent, creating a much improved work environment. |
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Introduction to Plastics is more than an introduction
It's everything you need to know about more than 50 plastic materials commonly used today in industry, signage and visual merchandising, building and construction, and pipe, valves and fittings. This book provides such details about plastics as:
- Their comparative properties
- How they're made
- Appropriate applications
- Processing and fabrication techniques
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