{"id":66450,"date":"2019-06-12T22:17:42","date_gmt":"2019-06-13T05:17:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/?p=66450"},"modified":"2019-06-12T23:04:01","modified_gmt":"2019-06-13T06:04:01","slug":"clear-impact-modified-acrylic-new-materials-nz-usa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/materials\/clear-impact-modified-acrylic-new-materials-nz-usa\/","title":{"rendered":"Introducing Impact Modified Acrylic: The Polycarbonate Alternative"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Impact-Modified-Acrylic-1-Clear-Electrnoics-Enclosure.jpg\" alt=\"Impact Modified Acrylic 1 - Clear Electrnoics Enclosure\" class=\"wp-image-66442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Impact-Modified-Acrylic-1-Clear-Electrnoics-Enclosure.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Impact-Modified-Acrylic-1-Clear-Electrnoics-Enclosure-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Impact-Modified-Acrylic-1-Clear-Electrnoics-Enclosure-768x504.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When Standard Acrylic Is Too Brittle, Use This Latest Addition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/laser-cutting\/acrylic\" target=\"_blank\">Acrylic<\/a> is terrific for so many projects; that\u2019s why it\u2019s the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/digital-manufacturing\/online-laser-cutting-trends\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">number-one material<\/a> for laser cutting. But as great as standard acrylic may be, sometimes it\u2019s just too brittle for certain applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The solution? Impact modified acrylic, and it\u2019s just been added to the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/make-and-sell\/materials\/ponoko-united-states\" target=\"_blank\">USA catalog<\/a> in 2mm thickness and to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/make-and-sell\/materials\/ponoko-new-zealand\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">NZ catalog<\/a> in 3mm thickness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits Of Impact Modified Acrylic For Laser Cutting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We get asked all the time if polycarbonate can be laser cut. While polycarbonate has its place in the manufacturing realm, it\u2019s best shaped via other types of machines because it isn&#8217;t a good material for <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/laser-cutting\" target=\"_blank\">laser cutting<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, when heated by the laser, polycarbonate emits yellow smoke and the cut edges have nasty brown burns and become pitted. No good. (Read all about our experiment trying to laser cut polycarbonate <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/ponoko.zendesk.com\/hc\/en-us\/community\/posts\/210086088-Can-Ponoko-cut-Polycarbonate-plastic-\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>. #epicfail)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A better (and safer) alternative is impact\nmodified acrylic. It\u2019s stronger than traditional acrylic yet laser cuts just as\nbeautifully. Check out this supplier testing for strength comparison using the\nIzod testing scale:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Polycarbonate = 12<br \/>Standard Acrylic = 0.4<br \/>2mm 40% Impact Modified Acrylic \u2013 USA = 2.4<br \/>3mm 70% Impact Modified Acrylic \u2013 NZ = 3.2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Impact modified acrylic is also preferable to\npolycarbonate because the latter is more prone to scratching and will yellow\nover time when exposed to sunlight. And since polycarbonate diffuses light\ndifferently, it has less overall clarity than acrylic. Thus, if durability is\nfactor yet you don\u2019t want your designs to lose color or clarity due to UV\nexposure, impact modified acrylic is the natural choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Impact Modified Acrylic For Engineering Projects<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When building <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/design-ideas\/laser-cut-engineering-projects-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">engineering projects<\/a>, using impact modified acrylic results in a more substantial, stronger box or panel that can withstand more stress than standard acrylic. So what can be made with this new material? Here are some examples we tried:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When builds need superior protection, why not design <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/how-to-make\/making-enclosures-for-electronics-with-ponoko\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">electronics enclosures<\/a> from impact modified acrylic? You\u2019ll have the strength required to protect the components while having a slick case for displaying them. #winning!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Impact-Modified-Acrylic-1-Clear-Electrnoics-Enclosure.jpg\" alt=\"Impact Modified Acrylic 1 - Clear Electrnoics Enclosure\" class=\"wp-image-66442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Impact-Modified-Acrylic-1-Clear-Electrnoics-Enclosure.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Impact-Modified-Acrylic-1-Clear-Electrnoics-Enclosure-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Impact-Modified-Acrylic-1-Clear-Electrnoics-Enclosure-768x504.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t need an entire enclosure? Custom panels also provide durability and protect internal components from impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Impact-Modified-Acrylic-2-Clear-Electroics-Panel.jpg\" alt=\"Impact Modified Acrylic 2 - Clear Electroics Panel\" class=\"wp-image-66443\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Impact-Modified-Acrylic-2-Clear-Electroics-Panel.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Impact-Modified-Acrylic-2-Clear-Electroics-Panel-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Impact-Modified-Acrylic-2-Clear-Electroics-Panel-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Impact-Modified-Acrylic-2-Clear-Electroics-Panel-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Impact modified acrylic\u2019s strength is a plus when designing gears, and laser cutting will ensure a consistent fit\u2014and important consideration if you\u2019re <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/business-tips\/create-a-product-to-sell\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">making a product to sell<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Impact-Modified-Acrylic-3-Clear-Gears.jpg\" alt=\"Impact Modified Acrylic 3 - Clear Gears\" class=\"wp-image-66444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Impact-Modified-Acrylic-3-Clear-Gears.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Impact-Modified-Acrylic-3-Clear-Gears-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Impact-Modified-Acrylic-3-Clear-Gears-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Impact-Modified-Acrylic-3-Clear-Gears-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>See those screw holes? These types of component parts are meant to be fastened together with screws, which means force must be applied when used. This force could potentially break standard acrylic; impact modified acrylic to the rescue!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Impact-Modified-Acrylic-4-Clear-Components.jpg\" alt=\"Impact Modified Acrylic 4 - Clear Components\" class=\"wp-image-66445\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Impact-Modified-Acrylic-4-Clear-Components.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Impact-Modified-Acrylic-4-Clear-Components-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Impact-Modified-Acrylic-4-Clear-Components-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Impact-Modified-Acrylic-4-Clear-Components-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When mounting electronic components to acrylic panels to hold them in place, it\u2019s essential to have a strong base like this example in order for your designs to last longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Impact-Modified-Acrylic-5-Clear-Base.jpg\" alt=\"Impact Modified Acrylic 5 - Clear Base\" class=\"wp-image-66446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Impact-Modified-Acrylic-5-Clear-Base.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Impact-Modified-Acrylic-5-Clear-Base-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Impact-Modified-Acrylic-5-Clear-Base-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Impact-Modified-Acrylic-5-Clear-Base-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Impact Modified Acrylic For Signage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Since impact modified acrylic has great clarity and doesn\u2019t yellow in the sun, it\u2019s ideal for making <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/how-to-make\/making-signs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">signs<\/a>. Here\u2019s a simple example using line engraving for the logo and area engraving for the text.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Impact-Modified-Acrylic-6-Clear-Sign.jpg\" alt=\"Impact Modified Acrylic 6 - Clear Sign\" class=\"wp-image-66447\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Impact-Modified-Acrylic-6-Clear-Sign.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Impact-Modified-Acrylic-6-Clear-Sign-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Impact-Modified-Acrylic-6-Clear-Sign-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Impact-Modified-Acrylic-6-Clear-Sign-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also cut out individual letters to\ncreate signage. Just make sure to have a straightedge and a level for\ninstallation to ensure alignment!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Impact-Modified-Acrylic-7-Clear-Lettering.jpg\" alt=\"Impact Modified Acrylic 7 - Clear Lettering\" class=\"wp-image-66448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Impact-Modified-Acrylic-7-Clear-Lettering.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Impact-Modified-Acrylic-7-Clear-Lettering-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Impact-Modified-Acrylic-7-Clear-Lettering-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Impact-Modified-Acrylic-7-Clear-Lettering-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Now Available: Impact Modified Acrylic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Impact modified acrylic has high impact strength yet is lightweight and easy to thermoform. Its good gauge tolerance helps parts fit together, and its high clarity and light transmission combined with weather- and UV-resistance make it ideal for projects that will be exposed the elements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your laser cutter project needs durability, USA-based makers can find all the details on 2mm 40% impact modified acrylic <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/make-and-sell\/show-material\/803-acrylic-clear-impact-modified\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a> or snatch up a sample <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/samples.ponoko.com\/products\/acrylic-clear-impact-modified\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>. For those in NZ where the sheet is 3mm thick and 70% impact modified, read all about it <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/make-and-sell\/show-material\/804-acrylic-clear-impact-modified\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a> and get a sample <a href=\"https:\/\/samplesnz.ponoko.com\/products\/acrylic-clear-impact-modified\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">here<\/a> to see it for yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Impact-Modified-Acrylic-8-Clear-Sheet.jpg\" alt=\"Impact Modified Acrylic 8 - Clear Sheet\" class=\"wp-image-66449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Impact-Modified-Acrylic-8-Clear-Sheet.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Impact-Modified-Acrylic-8-Clear-Sheet-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Impact-Modified-Acrylic-8-Clear-Sheet-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Maker Tip:<\/strong> As an impact modified acrylic, this material contains a small amount of polymer that is similar to rubber to give it extra strength and flexibility. As a result, impact modified acrylics are slightly more supple and melt a bit more during cutting than standard acrylics. Therefore, when designing for this material, make sure the small details for cutting are a bit bigger than they would normally be constructed on standard acrylics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Will You Laser Cut With Impact Modified Acrylic?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With impact modified acrylic added to both the USA and NZ materials lineup, what will you make? Will you try your hand at electronics enclosures or signage like we did, or will you branch out into <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/how-to-make\/designing-and-building-a-robot\/\" target=\"_blank\">robots<\/a> or some other kind of engineering build? Whatever you decide to make, share your ideas in the comments below. We\u2019d love to hear about it!<br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When Standard Acrylic Is Too Brittle, Use This Latest Addition<\/p>\n<p>Acrylic is terrific for so many projects; that\u2019s why it\u2019s the number-one material for laser cutting. But as great as standard acrylic may be, sometimes it\u2019s just too brittle for certain applications.<\/p>\n<p>The solution? Impact modified acrylic, and it\u2019s just been added to the USA catalog in 2mm thickness and to the NZ catalog in 3mm thickness.<\/p>\n<p>Benefits Of Impact Modified Acrylic For Laser Cutting<\/p>\n<p>We get asked all the time if polycarbonate can be laser cut.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":58,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5854,5796],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-66450","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-materials","category-design-ideas"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Introducing Impact Modified Acrylic: The Polycarbonate Alternative<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/materials\/clear-impact-modified-acrylic-new-materials-nz-usa\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Introducing Impact Modified Acrylic: The Polycarbonate Alternative\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"When Standard Acrylic Is Too Brittle, Use This Latest Addition  Acrylic is terrific for so many projects; that\u2019s why it\u2019s the number-one material for laser cutting. 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