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Re: Laminated photo blocks, acrylics etc.

Posted: 16 Jan 2017, 21:28
by Justin
GoonerGary;119418 wrote:I buy my acrylic blanks from here:

www.trentplastics.co.uk
Do you just buy the listed blocks or get custom made?

Re: Laminated photo blocks, acrylics etc.

Posted: 16 Jan 2017, 21:29
by Justin

Re: Laminated photo blocks, acrylics etc.

Posted: 16 Jan 2017, 22:28
by froggy
Justin;119441 wrote:Laser cutter? Drop me a PM if you have an idea on prices, I'm getting what I think are very good prices and may start to sell as well.
Ive costed out certain materials prior to this purchase, I havent costed 20mm acrylic, but as soon as I have a price and a chance to cut some I will let you know.

Re: Laminated photo blocks, acrylics etc.

Posted: 16 Jan 2017, 22:45
by Justin
Will you be able to polish?

Re: Laminated photo blocks, acrylics etc.

Posted: 16 Jan 2017, 23:08
by froggy
Justin;119452 wrote:Will you be able to polish?
Yes, the laser polishes as it cuts, it doesnt need flame polishing like mechanically cut acrylic.

Re: Laminated photo blocks, acrylics etc.

Posted: 16 Jan 2017, 23:17
by GoonerGary
Justin;119448 wrote:Do you just buy the listed blocks or get custom made?
I buy custom made cast acrylic tiles which are laser cut and have a perfect finish.

Re: Laminated photo blocks, acrylics etc.

Posted: 17 Jan 2017, 10:36
by ArferMo
You will have fun cutting clear acrylic with a laser mind you it does depend on the type of laser for example a CO2 laser will do nothing to clear acrylic and a 40W laser will only go about 2mm per pass and you will need a good extraction system.

Re: Laminated photo blocks, acrylics etc.

Posted: 17 Jan 2017, 12:12
by Chris1964
Justin;119449 wrote:Do they have a price list?
you need to register with them to see prices start at £3.95

Re: Laminated photo blocks, acrylics etc.

Posted: 17 Jan 2017, 14:36
by froggy
ArferMo;119457 wrote:You will have fun cutting clear acrylic with a laser mind you it does depend on the type of laser for example a CO2 laser will do nothing to clear acrylic and a 40W laser will only go about 2mm per pass and you will need a good extraction system.
Do you own a laser?

Re: Laminated photo blocks, acrylics etc.

Posted: 17 Jan 2017, 15:13
by ArferMo
Yes I have a 40W CO2.