What kind of machine can cut acrylic?

First of all, you may know that laser cutters are not the only choice for acrylic cutting. Acrylic can be cut using various types of machines, which depends on many factors, such as the complexity of the project, the thickness of the acrylic, and the desired level of precision. Here are some common machines used for cutting acrylic.

Laser Cutters

Laser cutting machines are popular for cutting acrylic. They use a high-powered CO2 laser to cut through the acrylic sheets with much higher precision and accuracy. CO2 laser cutters can create intricate designs and smooth edges on acrylic sheets, and saves acrylic materials.

CNC Routers

Computer Numerical Control routers can cut acrylic effectively. These machines use rotating cutting bits to carve out the desired shapes from the acrylic sheet based on programmed instructions.

Table Saws

Table saws equipped with appropriate blades can cut acrylic sheets, especially for basic straight cuts. However, they may not be suitable for intricate designs or complex curves.