Acrylic vs Polycarbonate: Which Material for Your Application?

Acrylic vs Polycarbonate: Which Material for Your Application?

Acrylic
Choosing between acrylic and polycarbonate is one of the most common questions we get at KASTLITE and the answer almost always comes down to one th...
How to Cut Polycarbonate Sheets: Tools, Blades, and Step-by-Step Methods

How to Cut Polycarbonate Sheets: Tools, Blades, and Step-by-Step Methods

blade guide
Polycarbonate is 250 times stronger than glass, but it cuts cleanly with standard shop tools when you use the right blade and speed. The wrong setu...
Plastic Sheet Material Properties: Complete Comparison Guide (ASTM Data)

Plastic Sheet Material Properties: Complete Comparison Guide (ASTM Data)

ABS
Five plastic sheet types dominate lighting, signage, and architectural projects: acrylic (PMMA), polycarbonate (PC), PETG, PVC, and ABS. Each mater...
Acrylic vs Polycarbonate: Which Plastic Sheet Should You Use?

Acrylic vs Polycarbonate: Which Plastic Sheet Should You Use?

Acrylic
Acrylic transmits 92% of visible light and costs 25-35% less per sheet. Polycarbonate resists impact 250 times better than glass and handles tempe...