How Do I Cut Plastic Sheet

A dull blade will not produce a clean cut in the thin plastic sheet.

How do i cut plastic sheet.

Corrugated plastic sheets can be difficult to cut without the right tools. For thin sheets of plexiglass that are up to 3 16 inch 0 48 cm thick scoring the sheet and then snapping it is an easy way to cut it. If you want a straight cut in a thin acrylic or polycarbonate plastic sheet up to inch thick reach for a simple utility knife then follow these steps. Slice makes tools with finger friendly blades in multiple handle configurations that tackle this material with ease.

Lay the plastic sheet so it is well supported during the cutting process. Once you confirm the clamp is secure apply pressure to the piece of sheet that is hanging off of the table until it breaks off. The saw speed must be approximately 3 400 rpm. Softer colored plastic sheets often require two passes and then must be snapped on the score line.

To cut acrylic sheets start by marking the line you want to cut using a ruler and a permanent marker. Do not stop the saw until the cut is finished. Place the sheet down flat on a table or a work station so you can measure and cut on a stable surface. Then score the line using a plastic scoring blade using the ruler as a guide so your line is straight.

Mark a cut line along the right and left sides and along the middle of the sheet using a felt. Make sure the surface is clean and clear of any objects that could impede your work or potentially mark or. Measure the length you need to cut starting at one end of the corrugated plastic roofing sheet. If the cut was deep enough into the sheet there will be a clean edge.

Cutting thin sheets of plastic. Start the saw and cut into the sheet material. Once the sheet has been scored clamp the acrylic on a table edge so that the table edge aligns with the scored line of the sheet. Whichever type of thin plastic sheeting you are using ensure that the knife blade is sharp.

Lay the plexiglass flat on a work surface.