Polycarbonate Vs Acrylic Plastic: Which One Is the Best for Your Application?

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To choose between polycarbonate and acrylic, the plastic product requirements and properties of these materials must be known. This post will help you understand the difference between polycarbonate and acrylic in terms of properties and applications.

1. Properties of Polycarbonate

The polycarbonate plastic material offers higher mechanical strength than acrylic.

Polycarbonate sheets can be shaped at room temperature due to higher flexibility than acrylic sheets.

2. Properties of Acrylic

Acrylic offers higher and easier machinability as compared to polycarbonate.

Unlike polycarbonate, acrylic can be surface machined and polished to remove scratches or sharp edges.

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Helen-Marie Berthold
Helen-Marie Berthold

Written by Helen-Marie Berthold

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I am a VP Business Development at Ehren-Haus Industries, Inc. We are a veteran-owned small business that provides end-to-end plastic engineering service.