Acrylic (laser/router) — cost and pricing guide
Acrylic cuts fast with flame-polished laser edges; on routers it needs single-flute tooling and careful feeds.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Material price | $15-35 per 3mm sheet (1x2m) |
| Density | 1.19 g/cm³ |
| Process | CNC Routing |
| Typical uses | signage, displays, enclosures, awards |
What drives the real part cost
Material price is only one input. The full per-part cost adds machine time at your all-in hourly rate, hands-on labor, a failure or scrap allowance, and your margin. On most Acrylic (laser/router) parts, machine time and labor outweigh the material itself — which is why per-kg price comparisons alone mislead.
Pro tip
For display work, edge quality is the product - quote finishing time honestly or lose margin to polishing.
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