Machining Technologies

Acrylic Design Associates operates the largest collection of machining technologies under one roof – anywhere.  We have multiple types of the most modern equipment – ranging from lasers to 3- and 5-axis CNCs, extrusion CNCs, vertical milling centers and more.

Having the right machining capacity means that we have the ability to handle both large scale and highly complex projects with extremely tight turnarounds.

It goes back to the adage “measure twice and cut once.”  In other words, careful planning can help ensure that:

• Mistakes are avoided
• Cost is reduced
• Waste is minimized
• Aesthetics and functionality are preserved or enhanced
• Speed is optimized
• Quality is ensured
• One-stop production is enabled

Light guide panels are made by using a laser to etch small dots into a sheet of acrylic.  The placement and spacing of the dots can be adjusted to achieve the desired brightness or depth of the finished piece.  And the brightness, color and warmth of the light can be easily controlled.

VMCs are a type of CNC, in that both provide computerized cutting control. But VMCs provide high-precision cutting of plastics and metals across five axes, usually with liquid-cooling that provides the best surfaces.  VMCs are often used for medical devices and other products that require the tightest tolerances.