Which cutting tool on acrylic?

[piper1]

Morning, what cutting tool is best to use on acrylic sheet?

Thank you

[Chaz]

Single or 2 flute sharp cutter. Look at APT's website for something that will suit.

[Zeeflyboy]

definitely recommend single flute, will make your life easier.

[Ger21]

single flute "O" flute.

[piper1]

Thank you so much for all the replies, i've got both single and two fluted ones.

Cheers
kev

[Fred]

Also, make sure you use cast rather than extruded acrylic. I find that cast cuts really well and extruded can melt onto the endmill at the same feeds and speeds.

[EddyCurrent]

In addition, using a little washing up liquid in water provides an excellent cutting fluid and using a 'climb' cutting direction seems to improve surface finish to the cut edge.

[piper1]

In addition, using a little washing up liquid in water provides an excellent cutting fluid and using a 'climb' cutting direction seems to improve surface finish to the cut edge.

Thanks Eddy that sounds really interesting, will certainly try it out.