Graingate Ltd

Acrylic is suitable for a wide range of fabricated items. It is available in a variety of colours and finishes, it has a good scratch resistance and UV stability.

Many fabricated parts combine laser or CNC cut acrylic with folding, draping and gluing opertaions.

Laser cut acrylic items have a naturally glossy edge. CNC cut parts have a matt edge. Internal corners on CNC cut part will always have the radius of the cutter (typically 2 or 3mm). Where as laser cut parts can have square corners if required.

Most items aren't just simple flat cut shapes. That's why we offer a comprehesive secondary operation and fabrication service.

Hot wire folding is the process of heating and bending plastic. There is usually a small radius on the inside edge and a slightly larger radius on the outside edge. Simple card or poster holders can be created by folding a rectangular sheet of acrylic in half. Sometimes several bends can be heated and folded at the same time. Complex shapes can be achieved.

Separate pieces can be joined with solvent or UV glues. UV glue has the advantage that you can clean away and adjust the glued area for as long as you want, and then fix it with a flash of UV light.