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Acrylic / Perspex Cut to Size
Precision-cut acrylic sheets to your exact dimensions with polished or raw edges.
2-25mm
Thickness range
+/-0.1mm
CNC tolerance
Same day
Cut turnaround
Cut-to-size acrylic is how most P&M Plastics customers buy Perspex: rectangular sheets cut to exact width, height and thickness from cast or extruded acrylic stock, ready to install. We hold the full clear cast range plus the most popular colours in stock for same-day or next-day cutting, with a precision cut tolerance of +/-0.5mm on the saw and +/-0.1mm on the CNC.
Sizes and formats we cut
We cut acrylic from 2mm through 25mm thickness in any rectangular dimension up to 3050 x 2030mm. Custom shapes (circles, slots, holes, cutouts) are quoted with a DXF, DWG, PDF, SVG, AI or STEP file. For simple rectangles, the cut-to-size pricing calculator on Perspex Online quotes and accepts orders instantly; for shapes with cutouts or curves, email us the artwork and a quote comes back within hours.
Colours and grades
Clear cast acrylic is the workhorse for cut-to-size orders, with optical clarity equivalent to glass at 92 percent light transmission. Opal, frosted, smoked, fluorescent, satin and a full Plexiglas colour range are stocked. For outdoor applications we always specify cast acrylic over extruded (better UV stability) and recommend at least 5mm thickness for stand-alone panels.
Cut-to-size compared to standard sheets
Buying cut-to-size saves the cost of waste offcuts and the time to cut sheets in your own workshop. Our cut-to-size pricing is competitive with whole-sheet pricing because we can pack multiple customer cuts into one master sheet on our CNC bed, which keeps yield high. For very large quantities of the same dimension, whole-sheet pricing may be more economical; for one-off custom dimensions or small batches, cut-to-size is the right call.
Why P&M Plastics for cut-to-size acrylic
We run the cut-to-size service for trade clients (sign makers, shop fitters, marine fabricators) and direct retail customers across the Gold Coast and Brisbane . Our pricing calculator gives an instant quote with delivery options; our shop turns most cuts around same day for pickup or next day for delivery. For complex multi-piece projects we will also bond, polish and assemble into finished pieces.
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How We Fabricate Acrylic Cut to Size
Cut-to-size acrylic is cut on CO2 lasers for clean laser-cut edges (not flame-polished), CNC routers for tight engineering tolerances, and panel saws for high-volume rectangular cuts. All edges can be edge polished or flame polished on request for a clear, glossy finish. We mask the sheet on both faces during cutting to protect the surface, and leave the masking on for delivery so the sheet arrives ready to install.
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Our sister store Perspex Online sells acrylic cut to size cut to size with national delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate are your cuts? +
Saw cuts are guaranteed to +/-0.5mm. CNC routed cuts come in at +/-0.1mm on standard rectangular work and +/-0.05mm on engineering tolerance jobs. Laser cuts hit +/-0.1mm with a clean laser-cut edge (not flame-polished) ready to install. For tight fit applications, specify CNC at quote time and we will cut to your drawing.
How quickly can you cut to size? +
Most cut-to-size orders are processed same day for pickup or next day for delivery. Bulk orders and complex shapes carry a 1 to 3 day lead time. Standard rectangles ordered through the Perspex Online pricing calculator before 11am are usually cut same day.
Can you cut shapes and holes, not just rectangles? +
Yes. Send us a DXF, DWG, PDF, SVG, AI or STEP file with the dimensions and we will quote any 2D shape, including circles, slots, internal cutouts, rounded corners and engraved detail. For complex shapes we use CO2 laser cutting for the cleanest finish.
What thickness acrylic should I order? +
For protective screens and signs, 3mm to 5mm covers most applications. For shelves and structural panels under 600mm span, step up to 6mm or 8mm. For sneeze guards and large unsupported panels, 8mm or 10mm. For marine windscreens, 8mm is the typical minimum. For aquarium and water-pressure applications, send us the dimensions and we will size the sheet from the load case.
Do you polish the edges? +
Standard cut-to-size jobs come with a clean saw or laser edge ready to install. For visible edges (display cases, free-standing screens, retail signage) we offer edge polishing on our polishing machine and flame polishing for a high-gloss finish. Specify edge finish at quote time.
Can I order cut-to-size online? +
Yes. The pricing calculator at perspexonline.com.au quotes and accepts standard rectangular cuts instantly with online payment. For shapes with cutouts, complex artwork or large quantities, email us the file and we will quote back within hours.
What is the maximum sheet size you can cut? +
Our CNC bed handles up to 3050 x 2030mm in a single cut. Larger panels are cut as multi-piece assemblies. For very large signage and architectural work we can splice and bond multiple panels into a finished piece on request.
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07 5535 7544Accepted File Formats
Acrylic Cut to Size
Choose the thickness and size, add holes or a polished edge, and see the price and delivery as you go.
Enter 1 size: the diameter. Laser- or CNC router-cut, so a minimum machine charge may apply to small jobs.
Enter 2 sizes: the width, and the total height to the top of the curve. For a shallow or elliptical top, also enter its rise (how tall the curve is). Laser- or CNC router-cut, so a minimum machine charge may apply to small jobs.
Enter 2 sizes: the outer Ø and the bore (inner Ø), which must leave a 10mm wall. Laser- or CNC router-cut, so a minimum machine charge may apply to small jobs.
Enter the overall length and width, then the notch cut out of one corner. Laser- or CNC router-cut from the true outline, so a minimum machine charge may apply to small jobs.
Enter the overall length and width, then the notch: how wide, how deep, and which edge it opens on. Laser- or CNC router-cut from the true outline, so a minimum machine charge may apply to small jobs.
Enter all three side lengths. They fully define the triangle, including every angle.
Optional. Add shapes cut from inside your piece - for windows, mounting holes, or frames.
Optional finishing services - toggle any you need.
Machine cutting job
This job requires CNC or laser cutting. Drill holes, rounded corners, and cut-outs are included in the machine cutting time at no extra charge. Minimum machine charge applies.
Laser-cut edge (clean, not flame-polished)
Laser cutting leaves a clean, smooth cut edge. It is not flame-polished. Turn off to cut on the CNC router instead.
Countersunk holes can only be cut on the CNC router, so this part is routed.
Optional. Add drilled holes to your piece.
Slots, tapped holes or other machining we can’t show here? Send us your drawing and we'll quote it.
Measured from edge to centre of hole.
Diameter of the bolt-hole circle the holes sit on.
Space a number of holes evenly, click the preview to place holes, or add them by coordinate below. Then change any X or Y. Coordinates are to the centre of each hole — X from the left edge, Y from the bottom edge.
| # | X (mm) | Y (mm) | ⌀ (mm) |
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Clear acrylic only · optical-grade edge finish
Pick which edges to polish (matches your sheet preview).
We polish the whole outline of your shape, and the edges of any cut-outs.
Flame polish is only available on acrylic. Pick an acrylic material above to enable it.
Soften the corners of your piece
Rounded or 45° bevel edge finish
A rounded edge can be at most half the sheet thickness.
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