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What is the minimum cuttable stroke for Flat Cut Acrylic signs?
The minimum cuttable stroke is the thinnest line a cutting machine can handle. For example, if the minimum is 10 millimeters, any line or detail must be at least that wide to cut properly.
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Here’s the minimum cuttable stroke per acrylic thickness:
| Acrylic Thickness (Inches) | mm | Minimum Cuttable Stroke (mm) |
| 1/8 | 3 | 3 |
| 1/4 | 6 | 3 |
| 3/8 | 9 | 3 |
| 1/2 | 12 | 5 |
| 3/4 | 19 | 8 |
| 1 | 25 | 10 |
| 1 1/2 | 38 | 10 |
Double-sided tape
The minimum stroke for 3M double-sided tape is 10mm.
Studs
For stud pins: The minimum stroke is 12mm (1/2”) and the minimum acrylic thickness is 1/4″ (6mm). Thinner acrylic cannot accommodate stud pins.
What if I need a sign with slim lines or sharp points?
If you choose thinner acrylic beyond our recommended thickness for studs, it must be glued to the wall with glass or construction glue instead of using stud pins. This is because it will not be effective in supporting the slimmer acrylic.
Sharp, thin points aren’t ideal unless requested. Sections will be cut for shipping; you can glue them together upon receipt. Small connections may break easily due to a lack of support.
