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Plexiglas VS Acrylic

Is there a conflict between the 2 materials? The title of this article is voluntarily controversial since there is no fight between Plexiglass and Acrylic. ACRYLIC Acrylic ia thermoplastic material, also known as PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate for the chemical experts). Acrylic is one of the best alternative to glass. Even if it is more expensive […]

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5 Tips for Aluminium Composite Milling

How can you improve the machining of aluminium composite materials? What is aluminium composite An aluminium composite panel is composed of two aluminium sheets and an inner core, usually made of a thermoplastic material. Those materials are light, strong and nice to see. Types of aluminium composites Examples of aluminium composites that we can find

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Aluminium composites applications

What is aluminium composite An aluminium composite panel is composed of two aluminium sheets and an inner core, usually made of a thermoplastic material. It is produced by a lamination process and it is divided and classified in different in different classes according to fireproofing features. It is used in different sectors and with various

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Machining MDF

WHAT IS MDF MDF stands for medium-density fiberboard. It is a cheaper alternative of solid wood and comes from the scraps of wood industrial milling, mixed together with resin and wax. ADVANTAGES OF MDF MDF can be easily machined, it has a very good resistance from cracking, and it can be easily painted. It is

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Our new Website is online

Protek new website (www.protek.it) is now online. The new site offers a new user experience and a clear view of the Protek products and solutions. The website also give to the user the chance to subsciìride to the newsletter and to ask for the demo. In this last case the big news is that online

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Aluminum composite cutting

Among the many applications in which it is used, Aluminum composite is incresingly  in the building industry facades, specially known under the trade name of Alucobond®. This is a lightweight, durable, extremely flat sheet material with acoustic insulation feautures. Being a quality product, it requires a great solution for cutting and finishing, combined with a

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