Larry Bratton
06-16-2007, 4:07 PM
Apolic is an aluminum composite manufactured by Mitsubishi Chemical Company. It can be used for many different things. It is mainly used in the building industry. It comes in several different varieties, colors and finishes. It is 2 very thin pieces of aluminum that have been finished with a very sophisticated printing process and bonded to a thermoplastic core.
I have used this material to make signs. I was curious to know how it would laser engrave. I did this sample of their Black Granite (large) with the speed and power noted on the photo. It engraved very well and actually is white (the composite underneath the thin aluminum) I did fill this with acrylic.
If someone needs a very very durable fire resistant material, this would be a good choice. It can be purchased from distributors. One source that I know of right off hand is Wrisco in Atlanta, Ga. I am sure their are others.
http://www.alpolic-usa.com/Products/AboutACM.html (http://www.alpolic-usa.com/Products/AboutACM.html)
Catawba River Sign & Specialty, Catawba,SC Epilog Ext 36 40watt,Vision 16x24 rotary,Warthog 50x100 CNC KM 5450 ,Corel X3, Enroute 3plus.
I have used this material to make signs. I was curious to know how it would laser engrave. I did this sample of their Black Granite (large) with the speed and power noted on the photo. It engraved very well and actually is white (the composite underneath the thin aluminum) I did fill this with acrylic.
If someone needs a very very durable fire resistant material, this would be a good choice. It can be purchased from distributors. One source that I know of right off hand is Wrisco in Atlanta, Ga. I am sure their are others.
http://www.alpolic-usa.com/Products/AboutACM.html (http://www.alpolic-usa.com/Products/AboutACM.html)
Catawba River Sign & Specialty, Catawba,SC Epilog Ext 36 40watt,Vision 16x24 rotary,Warthog 50x100 CNC KM 5450 ,Corel X3, Enroute 3plus.