What are the Types of Acrylic Suitable for CNC Machining?
Material Properties of Acrylic (PMMA) for CNC Machining Now that we know the advantages of Acrylic for CNC machining operations and projects, let’s get into more specific data on its material, physical and chemical properties: Density: 1.18 g/cm³ — This influences the weight of the finished product and affects machining parameters like feed rate and speed. Tensile Strength: 70 MPa (10,153 psi) — A measure of the maximum stress acrylic can withstand while being stretched or pulled before breaking. Flexural Strength: 115 MPa (16,687 psi) — Indicates the amount of bending stress acrylic can endure without deformation. Compressive Strength: Around 90 MPa (13,053 psi) — The capacity of acrylic to resist squeezing forces. Modulus of Elasticity: 3,000 MPa (435,113 psi) — This elastic modulus indicates the stiffness of acrylic, impacting its flexibility under load. Impact Resistance: Notched Izod impact test results are around 0.35–0.40 KJ/m² — Reflects acrylic’s ability to withstand sudden