- There is a wide variety of acrylic from rather soft to very hard
- Routing acrylic is convenient, although obtaining a smooth/transparent edge requires extra attention
- The wear on the bit is higher than on PVC but still acceptable
- We advise not to use bits that have been used with other materials
- Summa’s universal bits can route acrylic, however, the edge quality isn’t optimal. (Specialized bit stores have specific bits for Acrylic)
Standard router:
- Speed (4mm Summa bit): 60mm/sec (Higher speed is possible, but it affects the edge quality significantly)
- For better edge quality, a lower speed (10-40mm/sec) for the cleaning pass is recommended
- Counterclockwise - (small bit (3mm)–clockwise) The edge quality improves with thicker bit diameters
- Using a cleaning pass is highly recommended
- Embossing sizeable areas in clear acrylic will not look very good
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