I am looking for a method to evenly heat a small acrylic (Plexiglas) sheet until it's softened, but not liquified.<BR><BR>Historically, when I want to bend acrylic I would use my propane torch and ...

Among the many aspects of life impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, acrylic glass may not be the first to come to mind. However, for the makers of this transparent sheet product, COVID-19 has been a ...

Acrylic polymers such as poly(methyl methacrylate)—the plastic used in Plexiglas—are durable materials with a huge variety of commercial applications. But the all ...

Thermoplastics are amazingly versatile materials. Apply some heat, add a little force, and within seconds you’ve got a part. It’s not always quite that simple, but as [maxelrad] discovered, sometimes ...

- ETH materials researchers have developed a groundbreaking method that enables the near-complete recycling of Plexiglas for the first time. - The polymer chains are broken down into their individual ...

New from plastics supplier Arkema is a bio-based Plexiglas (acrylic) marketed for use in medical devices. This new material builds on the company's launch earlier this year of its Plexiglas CR series ...

Today, plastics recycling is primarily limited to the collection of sorted PET or polyethylene beverage bottles. The plastic collected is of identical chemical composition, with polymer molecules of ...

Increased demand for Plexiglas barriers has led to shortages and price increases in Vancouver, and one business owner says that could affect her plans to reopen. North Shore Plastics owner Martin ...