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Chris Achtschin
03-18-2011, 4:09 PM
I have a 8 x 12" IPI sign I have made for a outdoor application.
Does anyone have any suggestions on how to frame this sign using a similar produce such as Xterior by JRS.
Xterior seems to be a good solution but their pruction time is 24 - 30 business days which, for this job, is too long.
Thanks.

Larry Bratton
03-18-2011, 5:36 PM
Why not fabricate your own frame out of acrylic? You got a laser- I wouldn't even think of buying a frame for just one sign.

Chris Achtschin
03-19-2011, 7:40 AM
Hi Larry,
I would do something out of acrylic however this will be outdoors. Here in Western NY the winters can be brutal.
I think the acrylic would probably crack and break after time.

Larry Bratton
03-19-2011, 10:13 AM
Hi Larry,
I would do something out of acrylic however this will be outdoors. Here in Western NY the winters can be brutal.
I think the acrylic would probably crack and break after time.

I'm sure that the acrylic manufacturers would beg to differ with that. Perhaps you can find some information to ease your concerns on this sheet from Cyro (Acrylite FF) http://www.acrylite.net/sites/dc/Downloadcenter/Evonik/Product/ACRYLITE/1121D%20FF%20Physical%20Properties.pdf

Chris Achtschin
03-19-2011, 12:38 PM
Thanks Larry,
I did check the Acrylite site. Very interesting, I will look into it further.
Thanks,
Chris