Signage & lettering
Logos, letters, sign panels and stand-off sign faces.
Acrylic laser cutting
Acrylic Laser Cutting
Custom acrylic shapes, components, signage and display pieces cut to your design, from a single piece to repeat production runs.
- Clear, coloured and mirror acrylic
- Cut and engraved in one job
- Custom acrylic components
- Delivery across the UK
At a glance
Acrylic laser cutting: the key facts
Precision Cutworks laser cuts and engraves acrylic sheet, including clear, coloured, frosted and mirror acrylic, to customers’ designs. Typical work includes signage, displays, custom components, product parts and decorative pieces. We cut one-off pieces as well as batch and repeat orders, and deliver across the UK from our workshop near Chesterfield, Derbyshire.
- What is acrylic laser cutting?
Cutting acrylic (PMMA) sheet into custom shapes with a laser that follows your vector design. Laser-cut acrylic edges are typically smooth and glossy, so parts often need no further edge finishing.
- Who is it for?
Sign makers, retailers, product designers, event and marketing companies, manufacturers and individuals who need custom acrylic parts.
- Which acrylics can you cut?
Clear, coloured, frosted and mirror acrylic sheet. Available colours, finishes and thicknesses are confirmed when we quote.
- What applications are supported?
Signs and lettering, displays and stands, product components, covers and panels, awards and plaques, and decorative pieces.
- Do you accept one-off acrylic projects?
Yes. We welcome one-off pieces and prototypes as well as larger orders.
- Can you cut acrylic in bulk?
Yes. We take on batch and repeat production. Tell us the quantity and how often you expect to reorder, and we will quote accordingly.
- Can I supply my own acrylic?
Yes. Tell us the type (cast or extruded), colour and thickness, and we’ll confirm it’s right for your project before we start. See Customer-Supplied Materials.
- Which artwork formats do you accept?
For cutting, we need vector artwork: SVG, DXF, PDF or AI files drawn at 1:1 scale in millimetres. PNG and JPG files are suitable for engraving photographs and raster images, or as a reference if you need help preparing artwork.
- How is acrylic cutting priced?
Every job is quoted individually. The price depends on the material and its thickness, the size of the parts, the quantity, the complexity of the design (which affects machine time), any engraving and delivery. See Quotation & Payment Terms.
- How do I request a quotation?
Use our quote request form to send your requirements, quantities and artwork files. We review every enquiry and reply with a tailored quotation or any questions we have.
Cutting acrylic
Clean, glossy edges and crisp engraving
Acrylic is one of the most popular materials for laser cutting. The laser leaves a smooth edge and can produce fine detail, making it well suited to signage, displays and visible product parts.
There are two main types of acrylic sheet. Cast acrylic engraves with a bright, frosted finish and is usually preferred for engraved work. Extruded acrylic gives a less contrasting engraved finish but is often chosen for cut-only parts. If you’re not sure which you need, we’ll recommend one when we quote.
Mirror acrylic can be cut and engraved too. Engraving the reverse of a mirror sheet removes the backing so the design shows through the mirrored face.
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Protective filmAcrylic can be cut with its protective film in place to help keep surfaces clean.
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Combined processesCut shapes and engraved detail in a single job.
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Layered designsSeveral pieces can be cut to stack into layered signs and displays.
Applications
Custom acrylic, made for your project
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Displays & stands
Product stands, leaflet holders, shelf talkers and display elements.
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Custom components
Covers, spacers, panels and parts for products and equipment.
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Awards & plaques
Engraved acrylic awards, plaques and recognition pieces.
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Events & marketing
Table signs, place cards, branded pieces and event displays.
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Decorative pieces
Layered artwork, ornaments, cake toppers and gifts.
Materials
Acrylic options
Available colours, finishes and thicknesses are confirmed for each project.
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Selected plastics
- Cutting
- Engraving
Laser-compatible plastics only, confirmed before work is accepted.
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Who it’s for
Acrylic parts for trade and retail customers
From a sign maker needing letters for a client to a designer testing a new product, we can cut acrylic parts to your drawings, engrave them, and pack them ready for use.
Typical customers
Artwork & files
Preparing your files
We work from your design files. For cutting, we need vector artwork: SVG, DXF, PDF or AI files drawn at 1:1 scale in millimetres. PNG and JPG files are suitable for engraving photographs and raster images, or as a reference if you need help preparing artwork.
If your artwork isn’t ready for production, we can advise on what’s needed. See our guides for help preparing files for laser cutting.
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Vector files for cuttingSVG, DXF, PDF or AI, at 1:1 scale in millimetres.
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Text converted to outlinesSo fonts appear exactly as designed.
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Clean, closed cut pathsNo duplicate or overlapping lines, and no stray points.
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Cutting and engraving separatedUse different colours or layers and tell us which is which.
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High-resolution images for engravingPNG or JPG at a good resolution for photographs and raster artwork.
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Not print-ready?Choose "artwork that needs preparation" on the quote form and we will advise.
Project examples
Acrylic projects
Photographs of acrylic projects are being added. Ask us for relevant examples when you request a quote.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Where can I get acrylic laser cut in the UK?
We cut acrylic in our workshop in Staveley, Chesterfield, Derbyshire and deliver across the UK. Collection is available by arrangement. Send your file, colour, thickness and quantity through our quote form.
Should I choose cast or extruded acrylic?
Cast acrylic is usually best for engraved designs because it engraves with a bright, frosted finish. Extruded acrylic is often used for parts that are cut only. Tell us how the part will be used and we’ll recommend one.
Can you cut mirror acrylic?
Yes. Mirror acrylic can be cut and engraved. Engraving is usually done on the reverse so the design shows through the mirrored face.
Do laser-cut acrylic edges need polishing?
Laser-cut acrylic edges are usually smooth and glossy straight from the machine, so separate polishing is not normally needed.
Can you engrave a logo onto acrylic parts?
Yes. Supply your logo as vector artwork and show where it should go. Engraving and cutting can be done in the same job.
Do you supply acrylic glue or assemble parts?
Tell us in your enquiry if your project needs assembly and we’ll let you know what we can offer for it.
Need custom acrylic parts?
Need 200 acrylic components cut to your design? Send us your file and we’ll put together a quote.