Best Small Acrylic Cutting Machine For Metal Nonmetals

Other applications  Absolutely, in addition to acrylic processing, the acrylic cutting machine can also process many other materials in practical application.

acrylic cutting machine: In addition to the processing of acrylics, the CNC cutting machine can also cut and engrave various wood, stone, PMMA, plastic, copper, and aluminum, and other soft metal sheets. The typical application industries include woodworking, furniture and decoration, the musical instrument industry, mold industry, wooden crafts industry, and so on.

The best thing about CNC routers is that they can be used to cut and engrave a wide range of materials besides wood. 

For example, acrylic is a commonly used material when making signs and other decorative pieces. In the video below, we show plastic sign making with the SmartShop® II vacuum table CNC router.

Even though there are many different kinds of acrylic, we will be referring to the extra hard thermoplastic acrylic in this post. Without further ado, let’s explore the process of cutting acrylic on a CNC machine.

Choosing an Acrylic

Acrylic cutting machine using steps

With hundreds of acrylic variations including different sizes, shapes, and colors, the first step to creating an acrylic piece is to choose which type you want to work with.

We recommend cast acrylic instead of extruded acrylic because it’s much cleaner to cut through. Extruded acrylic can get gummy during the cutting process.

Clear acrylic is lightweight, shatter-proof, and can be used to create unique pieces of art. If you’ve heard of Plexiglass or Lucite, then you know exactly what we are talking about.

Choosing the Right Bit

One of the most important decisions you will make when cutting acrylic on a CNC router is choosing the correct bit. This step is entirely dependent on what you are hoping to achieve.

A 1/4-inch solid carbide O-flute is a great choice for cutting because it has an up-score that will pull out the chips as the cutting occurs. It prevents plastic chips from building up inside the curve of the cut.

If you want to engrave acrylic, a 60° engraving bit is perfect for V-carving. It has a flat-edge tip that leaves you with a better edge quality than other bits.

V-Carve Pro Software

V-Carve Pro is the perfect software for cutting acrylic because it allows for 2D, 2.5D, and 3D engraving. It comes with everything you need to design whatever is inside your imagination.

Detail of acrylic cutting machine:

Raytools Laser Head

We can provide all high quality laser heads on the market. It's been tested by us for a long time. Fuji/Yaskawa all of our long-term partners.

Max Laser Source

Raycus/Max/IPG, multiple choice

Different brands, different laser power are available. The higher power, the thicker cutting thickness.

Servo Motor

By adding and improving vibration suppression function, it can improve the following performance and shorten the setting time.

Cypcut Control System

 can remotely control computers and machines, adjust parameters and solve problems. Efficiency- One PC can control several machines.

Fuji Servo Driver

Japan Fuji dual servo drive system guarantees the working stability and accuracy. It ensures the accuracy of the machine working for a long time

Acrylic cutting machine Application:

The Customized 3d carving machine 4 axis cnc wood router 1325 equipment can be widely used:

>>Applicable Material: 

Acrylics, artificial stones, artificial marble, woods, bamboos, organic boards, double-color board, PVC board, aluminum, brass and other materials.

>>Applicable Industry: 

Woodworking industry:   Chair, door, window, bed, cabinet, kitchen ware and other furniture; Redwood classical and antique furniture, Exquisite European furniture, decorative products sculpture.

Artwork &Decoration Industry:   Wood crafts, gift box, jewelry box and other exquisite art crafts

Music Industry:   Musical instruments; Loudspeaker box

Mold Industry:  Engraving copper, aluminum, and other metal molds;Building models, shoes, badge, embossed mould, biscuit, candy, chocolate mould; Artificial marble, plastic sheeting, PVC, wood, foam and other non-metallic mold. 

Advertising Industry:  Billboard, signage, badges, logo, company plate, signs, emblem, badge, display panels, fair signs, building numbers, signs of decoration, literal hole cutting etc.; 3D character cutting, acrylic cutting, LED/neon channel, light-box;

Stone Industry:   Stone, ink-stone cutting, jade and marble products.

Electronic Industry:   Circuit board; Insulation material.