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Definitions of the terms used across our acrylic product pages: fabrication, thickness, finishes and display methods, each written as one standalone sentence.

Applications engineeringLast updated 2026-09-15

Cast acrylic

Cast acrylic — Acrylic sheet poured as liquid into a mould and cured, giving higher clarity, tighter thickness tolerance and a laser-cut edge that stays clear, versus extruded sheet.

Laser cutting

Laser cutting — Cutting acrylic with a laser beam; unlike a blade the kerf is tiny, so complex outlines and interior holes are cut accurately in one pass, and the face is finished clear by flame polishing.

Flame polish

Flame polish — Passing a flame over a cut face to melt the surface back to gloss and clarity — the standard step that turns a laser-cut, cloudy-white edge transparent again.

Sheet thickness

Sheet thickness — The thickness of an acrylic sheet; the right value follows the use — 2–3 mm for boxes and dividers, 4–5 mm for decks and risers that carry product — and it sets both rigidity and weight.

Frosted acrylic

Frosted acrylic — Acrylic with its surface roughened — usually by sandblasting — so it scatters light and reads translucent; used in display to hide a backdrop or wiring so only the front product stands out.

Tiered display

Tiered display — Displaying rows raised step by step so each back row shows over the one in front; the step removes the blind spot that otherwise hides every row behind the first.

Countertop riser

Countertop riser — A plinth that lifts a product one step above the counter; the height difference draws the eye, and clear or frosted finish changes the effect.

Friction fit

Friction fit — Holding by pressed contact instead of screws or glue — the classic case is an expandable drawer divider whose feet press the side walls, so the layout can be redone any number of times.

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Product figures on other pages are illustrative values; the definitions here describe general acrylic conventions, not our measured product data.