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What Are the Real-World Technical Specs of Acrylic That Every Engineer Should Know?
Picking the right plastic is a minefield. Acrylic shines, but is it right for your part? Understanding its core mechanical, thermal, and optical traits is absolutely vital before you sign off on that design. Acrylic (PMMA)1 boasts superior optical clarity2, good mechanical strength3 with excellent surface hardness, decent thermal stability