Perspex, a popular brand of acrylic sheets, is quite commonly used in the construction of vinyl signs due to its remarkable durability. Being 20 times sturdier than glass, it serves as an ideal substitute to glass panels or can even be made into a stand alone substrate.
Ever wondered how those beautiful Perspex boxes that you get to see at retail stores, aquariums, etc. are constructed? Read on to find out about the procedure used by plastic fabrication experts.
Most of us know, Perspex is a popular brand of acrylic often used in projects involving plastic fabrication. Some common applications of this high quality polymethyl methacrylate include display cases, solar panels and interior window panes.
Thermoplastics are essentially polymers that liquefy on application of extreme heat, but return to their solid form when cooled. The cycle of freezing and melting can be repeated for moulding the plastics into desired shapes. There are several kinds of thermoplastics used in a wide range of applications such as machine parts, consumer goods, storage and packaging materials and medical equipment.