Cast Acrylic - Black
☀ UV Stable
⬡ Chemical Resistant
80
°C
Max Service
Overview
Black cast acrylic. Diode lasers absorb much better into black than clear - cuts significantly easier than clear acrylic with diode. CO2 cuts with polished white edges through the black.
Properties
Difficulty
intermediate
Flexibility
rigid
Enclosure
recommended
Dry Storage
no
Pros
- Opaque — no light passes through
- Professional appearance
- Excellent edge quality when laser cut
- Frosted white engraving on black background
- High contrast signage
- UV stable
Cons
- Shows dust and fingerprints
- Can scratch
- Brittle
Best For
- Awards
- trophies
- plaques (CO2 engraves white-on-black)
- control panels
- dashboards
Avoid For
- Extruded black acrylic
- acrylic under 2mm
Storage
Store with protective backing until use.
Laser Compatibility
Black cast acrylic engraves to white/frosted revealing lighter inner material. CO2: engrave 200mm/s 25W, cut 3mm 15mm/s 80W. Diode: engrave 150mm/s 80%.
Brands
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