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10-07-2017, 12:22 PM
We cut a whole lot of lexan at work which is also a polycarbonate, and we just use a standard ATB combo blade. Also another thing that hasn't been addressed yet, if you have a sawstop make sure to turn the sensor off. First hand experience-- it will set it off.
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10-08-2017, 06:13 PM
Here's is a link to the Plaskolite website.

Lot's of good info on acrylic fabrication.

http://www.plaskolite.com/Fabrication/Ac...-Machining
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#17
10-13-2017, 08:53 PM
When cutting plexiglass or lexan on the ts I run a shallow scoring cut first then a through cut just like I do on veneered plywood for a clean cut on both sides with no chip out.
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10-13-2017, 09:03 PM
A small toothed metal cutting blade on the bandsaw does an excellent job as well. I use a slower feed and speed.
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