
PMMA ACRYLIC INJECTION MOLDING PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS
Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) or acrylic is a well-established thermoplastic. It has come to be well known in the plastic industry. It is a good choice for clear plastic products. Often as a replacement for glass. At first sight, a clear PMMA product resembles glass. You’d have to know a bit more than average to differentiate between PMMA, Polycarbonate, and glass. Where polycarbonate is too expensive PMMA serves as a good alternative. This is true for parts where the properties of polycarbonate are not necessary. Examples of such are jewelry, plaques, aquariums, windows, and display pieces. The common term for glass