Cutting Acrylic / Plexi glass with a Standard Router

• There is a wide variety of acrylic material, from soft to very hard.
• When routing acrylic, obtaining a smooth/transparent edge requires careful attention.
• The wear on the bit is higher than on PVC, but still acceptable.
• We advise using bits that have not been used with other materials.
• Summa’s universal bits can be used to route acrylic, however, the edge quality isn’t optimal. (Specialized bit stores have specific bits for Acrylic)

Tips for cutting Acrylic / Plexi Glass with a Standard Router:

• Speed (4mm Summa bit): 60mm/sec (A higher speed is possible, but the edge quality is reduced)
• For better edge quality, a lower speed (10-40mm/sec) for the cleaning pass is recommended.
• Counterclockwise - (small bit (3mm)–clockwise) The edge quality improves with thicker bit diameters.
• Using a cleaning pass is highly recommended.
• Embossing sizeable areas in clear acrylic is not advised due to quality issues.