A plastic specifically developed for engraving. Consisting of a transparent acrylic core, with a coloured layer beneath. Perfect for engraving and laser cutting.

Properties

Transparent engraving laminate is made up of two layers of acrylic: a transparent core and a coloured layer at the back. By engraving into the back, the colour layer is locally removed, making the material translucent and matte in that area. The front remains glossy and transparent, through which you see a high-contrast engraving. This creates an interesting depth effect.

Transparent engraving laminates are extruded, giving them a very uniform thickness. This is also known as a low thickness tolerance. Extruded sheets have a more stable thickness than common cast sheets.

Laser-cut edges are shiny, clear and neat. Laser engravings become translucent and matte. Engravings are high-contrast and easy to read.

Suitable for indoor and outdoor use, shatterproof and UV-resistant, up to 82°C.

Applications

This material is specially made for engraving. It is used for signage and wayfinding, as well as for front panels and edge-lit objects. By backlighting an engraving, it comes to life; this can be done with daylight, LED light shining into the side, or with light shining from behind the sheet.

These sheets are perfect for visual applications where light and depth make the difference: illuminated nameplates, dashboards, decorative logos, and atmospheric wayfinding. This material also works excellently for type plates, CE plates, and information boards.