Acrylic mirror, the following is an introduction from the aspects of its material properties, processing technology, application scenarios, etc.:
Material properties
Optical properties
High transmittance: The transmittance of acrylic mirror can reach 92%, which is similar to glass, but its light refraction is softer, and the visual effect is transparent and not dazzling.
Surface gloss: Its mirror effect is smooth, and the reflectivity can be further improved through the polishing process. It is suitable for scenes that require high-brightness display, such as advertising light boxes and mirror logos.
Physical properties
Lightweight: The density of acrylic mirror is about 1.18g/cm³, which is only half of that of glass, which makes it easier to carry and install.
Impact resistance: Its impact resistance is 10-30 times that of ordinary glass, and it is not easy to break. Even if it is broken, it is mostly blunt-angled fragments, which is safer.
Weather resistance: The performance is stable in an environment of -30℃ to 80℃, and it is resistant to ultraviolet rays and temperature changes. It is not easy to yellow and crack after long-term outdoor use. However, UV-resistant acrylic should be selected for outdoor use.
Chemical properties: It has good corrosion resistance and can withstand corrosion from chemicals such as acids and alkalis. It is suitable for use in humid or slightly corrosive gas environments, such as bathroom mirrors, laboratory protective covers, etc., but avoid contact with strong solvents such as acetone and toluene.
Processing technology
Cutting and engraving
Laser cutting: The accuracy can reach ±0.1mm, and it can cut out any complex graphics, such as logos, special-shaped signs, etc., and the edges are smooth without secondary processing.
Mechanical cutting: It is suitable for batch processing of large-size plates with relatively low cost, but the edges may need to be polished.
Thermoforming process
Hot bending: After heating the acrylic mirror to 100-130℃, it can be bent into arcs, circles and other shapes, such as arc light boxes, spherical display covers, etc., and the shape can be fixed by cooling after molding.
Vacuum forming: Through vacuum forming of the mold, three-dimensional concave and convex surfaces can be produced, such as vacuum forming luminous characters, three-dimensional logos, etc., to enhance the visual three-dimensional sense.
Surface treatment
Polishing: Including mechanical polishing or flame polishing, which can eliminate cutting marks and restore the mirror gloss.
Coating: Anti-scratch film, anti-ultraviolet film or anti-reflection film can be coated to improve its performance and service life.
Printing and engraving: UV printing can achieve high-precision printing of color patterns, and laser engraving can produce hollow text or patterns, such as display frame scales, decorative textures, etc.
Application scenarios
Advertising and display fields
Luminous signs: Acrylic luminous characters, blister light boxes, ultra-thin light boxes, etc., can be matched with LED light sources to achieve high-brightness display, and the visual effect is outstanding at night.
Display props: used to make transparent display racks, product model covers, exhibition information boards, etc., which are light and easy to build and can effectively display products.
Mei Chen device: Activity background boards, holiday decoration shapes, etc., can create artistic effects through colorful acrylic splicing.
Optical and industrial fields
Optical lenses: can replace glass to make magnifying glasses, optical instrument protection lenses, etc., which are light and not easy to break.
Industrial protective covers: as equipment observation windows, dust and moisture-proof covers, etc., they are highly weather-resistant and not easy to blur after long-term use.
Automobile and aviation: Applied to aircraft windows, car taillight covers and other parts. Some high-end car interiors also use acrylic decorative parts.
Home and daily necessities
Home decoration: Such as mirrored wardrobe doors, bathroom mirrors, creative decorative paintings, etc., can enhance the beauty and sense of space of the home.
Daily necessities: Acrylic mirrors are also used in eyeglass lenses, mobile phone protective cases, etc. They are lightweight and impact-resistant, suitable for sports glasses, and transparent acrylic is more scratch-resistant than plastic.
Medical and safety fields: In medical devices, such as operating room reflectors and instrument mirrors, they have important applications. Their easy-to-clean properties facilitate the maintenance of medical equipment. In addition, they also play a role in children’s toys, safety fences, etc.