Colored and Tinted Acrylic Sheet: Finishes, Grades, and How to Choose
Colored and tinted acrylic in transparent, translucent, opaque, fluorescent, and mirrored finishes — grades, uses, and custom color from Plastic-Craft.
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Plastic Stock Shapes: Sheet, Rod, and Tube Explained
Plastic sheet, rod, and tube explained: what each stock shape is best at and how to spec the right starting form for your part, cut to size by Plastic-Craft.
Acrylic Mirror: A Lightweight, Shatter-Resistant Alternative to Glass
Acrylic mirror is half the weight of glass and far more shatter-resistant, and it cuts to any shape. Where it fits and where glass wins, from Plastic-Craft.
Engineering Plastics: How to Choose the Right One
Choosing the right engineering plastic: the questions that narrow it down and a shortlist by wear, heat, chemicals, and strength, from Plastic-Craft.
What Is ABS Plastic? Properties, Grades, and Uses
What is ABS plastic? Properties, grades, and uses of this tough, impact-resistant, easy-to-machine thermoplastic, cut to size by Plastic-Craft.
Cast vs. Extruded Acrylic: Which Grade Is Right for Your Job
Cast vs. extruded acrylic: how the two grades differ in machining, bonding, chemical resistance, and cost, and how to pick the right one from Plastic-Craft.
Custom Acrylic Tanks and Aquariums for Film and TV Sets, Built Near NYC
Custom acrylic aquariums, submersion tanks, and water features for film and TV sets, fabricated near NYC by Plastic-Craft, from CNC cutting to solvent welding, all under one roof.
What Is Polycarbonate? Impact Resistance, Grades, and Applications
Plastic-Craft Products|Material Guide Material Guide What Is Polycarbonate? Impact Resistance, Grades, and Applications Roughly 250 times stronger than glass and significantly lighter — polycarbonate is the standard choice for machine guards, safety glazing, and aerospace applications where optical clarity and structural integrity must coexist. Published March 2026·Gabrielle Holliday Certified ISO 9001:2015 AS9100:2016 Solid & Multiwall […]
What Is Ultem (PEI)? High-Temperature Aerospace-Grade Plastic
Plastic-Craft Products|Material Guide Material Guide What Is Ultem (PEI)? High-Temperature Aerospace-Grade Plastic Ultem earns its place by meeting requirements most engineering thermoplastics cannot satisfy simultaneously — continuous service at 340°F, a UL 94 V-0 flame rating without additives, inherent biocompatibility, and transparency in its natural amber form. Published March 2026·Gabrielle Holliday Certified ISO 9001:2015 AS9100:2016 […]
What Is UHMW Polyethylene? The Self-Lubricating Industrial Workhorse
Plastic-Craft Products|Material Guide Material Guide What Is UHMW Polyethylene? The Self-Lubricating Industrial Workhorse The lowest coefficient of friction of any plastic, abrasion resistance that outperforms carbon steel, FDA compliance for food contact, and impact resistance even at cryogenic temperatures. UHMW is the default wear material across dozens of industries. Published March 2026·Gabrielle Holliday Certified ISO […]
What Is Acrylic Plastic? Properties, Uses, and Grades Explained
Plastic-Craft Products | Material Guide Material Guide What Is Acrylic Plastic? Properties, Uses, and Grades Explained Acrylic combines the optical clarity of glass with the durability and versatility of modern plastics — 92% light transmission, 10–20x the impact resistance of glass, and half the weight. Here’s everything you need to know. Published March 2026 · […]
Catamaran Boat Windows: Custom Acrylic and Polycarbonate Glazing Built for the Sea
Plastic-Craft Products | Custom Solutions Marine Fabrication Catamaran Boat Windows: Custom Acrylic and Polycarbonate Glazing Built for the Sea Catamaran windows face a unique engineering challenge — complex hull geometry, constant saltwater exposure, UV bombardment, and structural loads that shift with every wave. Standard windows don’t fit. Custom-fabricated plastic glazing does. Published March 2026 · […]
Clear Acrylic Guitar Display Cases: Protect, Preserve, and Showcase
Plastic-Craft Products | Custom Solutions Custom Solutions Clear Acrylic Guitar Display Cases: Protect, Preserve, and Showcase A guitar worth collecting deserves more than a closet. Custom acrylic display cases let you see every curve, every finish detail, and every inch of craftsmanship — while keeping dust, accidents, and UV damage at bay. Published March 2026 […]
Custom Acrylic Aquariums and Lobster Tanks: From Concept to Installation
Plastic-Craft Products | Custom Solutions Custom Solutions Custom Acrylic Aquariums and Lobster Tanks: From Concept to Installation Crystal-clear acrylic, precision-fabricated into seamless tanks that integrate with any space — from intimate residential aquariums to showpiece commercial installations and live seafood displays. Published March 2026 · Gabrielle Holliday · West Nyack, NY Certified ISO 9001:2015 AS9100:2016 […]
FDA and USDA Cutting Boards: What “Approved” Actually Means and How to Choose
Plastic-Craft Products | Industry Insights Food Safety FDA and USDA Cutting Boards: What “Approved” Actually Means and How to Choose the Right One The terms “FDA approved” and “USDA approved” get thrown around loosely when it comes to cutting boards. Here’s what the regulations actually require — and which materials genuinely meet the standard. Published […]
Acrylic vs. Glass: Clarity, Weight, Cost, and Safety Compared
Plastic-Craft Products | Industry Insights Industry Insights Acrylic vs. Glass: Clarity, Weight, Cost, and Safety Compared Glass has been the default transparent material for centuries — but acrylic is increasingly challenging that assumption where weight, safety, fabrication flexibility, and cost all factor into the specification. Published March 2026 · Gabrielle Holliday Certified ISO 9001:2015 AS9100:2016 […]
CNC Turning for Plastic: Custom Rods, Bushings, and Rotational Parts
Plastic-Craft Products | Industry Insights Industry Insights CNC Turning for Plastic: Custom Rods, Bushings, and Rotational Parts Plastic rod and tube stock is the starting material — CNC turning is what transforms it into precision-dimensioned bushings, shafts, spacers, bearing components, and custom rotational parts that fit and function correctly. Published March 2026 · Gabrielle Holliday […]
Plastic Adhesives and Cements: A Complete Guide
Plastic-Craft Products | Industry Insights Industry Insights Plastic Adhesives and Cements: A Complete Guide The most important conceptual distinction in plastic bonding is the difference between solvent cementing and adhesive bonding — fundamentally different processes that produce different joint characteristics for different materials and applications. Published March 2026 · Gabrielle Holliday Certified ISO 9001:2015 AS9100:2016 […]
CNC Precision Cutting: Custom-Dimensioned Plastic Blanks and Slab Cutting
Plastic-Craft Products | Industry Insights Industry Insights CNC Precision Cutting: Custom-Dimensioned Plastic Blanks and Slab Cutting Engineering applications rarely need standard sheet sizes — they need specific dimensions that can go straight into machining, assembly, or installation without additional cutting at the customer’s facility. Published March 2026 · Gabrielle Holliday Certified ISO 9001:2015 AS9100:2016 FDA-Compliant […]
CNC Routing for Plastic: What It Is and What We Can Make
Plastic-Craft Products | Industry Insights Industry Insights CNC Routing for Plastic: What It Is and What We Can Make CNC routing is one of the most versatile plastic fabrication processes available — it converts flat sheet stock and solid bar into finished profiles, panels, housings, wear components, and precision parts without tooling cost or lead […]