{"id":949,"date":"2015-07-14T22:56:59","date_gmt":"2015-07-14T22:56:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/graphicdisplayusa.com\/blog\/?p=949"},"modified":"2020-02-13T01:33:36","modified_gmt":"2020-02-13T01:33:36","slug":"benefits-and-possibilities-smart-x-3as-100-percent-recyclable-all-plastic-sheet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/3acompositesusa.com\/blog\/benefits-and-possibilities-smart-x-3as-100-percent-recyclable-all-plastic-sheet\/","title":{"rendered":"The Benefits And Possibilities Of SMART-X, 3A\u2019s 100 Percent Recyclable All-Plastic Sheet"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.graphicdisplay.3acompositesusa.com\/2015\/08\/92f221567d2f941498afddcfd2c9421d_f654.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-951\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.graphicdisplay.3acompositesusa.com\/2015\/08\/92f221567d2f941498afddcfd2c9421d_f654.jpg\" alt=\"92f221567d2f941498afddcfd2c9421d_f654\" width=\"399\" height=\"190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.graphicdisplay.3acompositesusa.com\/2015\/08\/92f221567d2f941498afddcfd2c9421d_f654.jpg 399w, https:\/\/cdn.graphicdisplay.3acompositesusa.com\/2015\/08\/92f221567d2f941498afddcfd2c9421d_f654-300x143.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 399px) 100vw, 399px\" \/><\/a>The possibilities of SMART-X\u00ae include diverse applications such as signage, event marketing and product presentation. The lightweight full plastic sheet material is usable outside and offers a variety of processing possibilities.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The homogeneous and UV-stabilized polystyrene provides an ideal printing substrate with excellent ink adhesion \u2013 even when used outside. SMART-X\u00ae is completely moisture-resistant and can be used up to 158 \u00b0F (70 \u00b0C). It is recommended to use cotton gloves when handling unprinted sheets and wipe the sheets dry after having used liquid cleaning agents. Use ionized air to blow loose debris off SMART-X\u00ae sheets prior to printing.<\/p>\n<p>The surfaces of SMART-X\u00ae sheets are ideally suited for the application of lettering films and vinyl graphics. In order to choose the right film for the purpose, the location (indoor or outdoor use), the desired period of use (durability) of the film, the type of bond (permanent or removable) and the process-ability of the film (printing) need to be taken into account.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.graphicdisplay.3acompositesusa.com\/2015\/08\/6acbb8f890fadd593f631e2b159233bb_f652.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-952\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.graphicdisplay.3acompositesusa.com\/2015\/08\/6acbb8f890fadd593f631e2b159233bb_f652.jpg\" alt=\"6acbb8f890fadd593f631e2b159233bb_f652\" width=\"400\" height=\"320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.graphicdisplay.3acompositesusa.com\/2015\/08\/6acbb8f890fadd593f631e2b159233bb_f652.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cdn.graphicdisplay.3acompositesusa.com\/2015\/08\/6acbb8f890fadd593f631e2b159233bb_f652-300x240.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a>SMART-X\u00ae can be sawed with standard horizontal and vertical panel saws. Sharp blades with adequate tooth geometry are essential in order to avoid crumbling and tearing of the edges. SMART-X\u00ae can also be cut with jig saws, scroll saws, profile millers, surface milling cutters, water jet cutting machines or CNC machines.<\/p>\n<p>Commercially available adhesives for polystyrene (e.g. model making glue like UHU-Plast) are best for bonding the surfaces and edges of SMART-X\u00ae cuts. In addition, SMART-X\u00ae can be bonded to entirely different materials with high performance adhesive tapes (VHB\u2122 products).<\/p>\n<p>Processing tests done by eurolaser in L\u00fcneburg, Germany, show outstanding results for laser cutting of SMART-X\u00ae. For best results and clean edges we recommend a system configuration with a euro-laser cutting system of 200 Watt.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to the versatile possibilities of <a href=\"http:\/\/concrete.3acompositesusa.com\/en\/products\/smart-x\/smart-x\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SMART-X\u00ae<\/a>, new applications continue to pop up in the field of signage, retail decoration and 3D lettering.<\/p>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\tvar tn3s = [];\n\tjQuery(document).ready(function() {\n\tjQuery.fn.tn3.altLink = \"https:\/\/3acompositesusa.com\/blog\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=tn3_alt&u=\";\n\tvar params = {\n\tskinDir: \"https:\/\/3acompositesusa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/tn3-gallery\/skins\",\n\timage: {\n\t\tcrop: 0,\n\t\tidleDelay: 3000,\n\t\tmaxZoom: 2,\n\t\tclickEvent: \"click\",\n\t\ttransitions: [{\n\t\t\ttype: \"fade\",\n\t\t\teasing: \"easeInQuad\",\n\t\t\tduration: 300\n\t\t\t}],\n\t\tdefaultTransition: {\n\t\t\ttype: \"fade\",\n\t\t\teasing: \"easeInQuad\",\n\t\t\tduration: 300\n\t\t\t}\n\t},\n\tthumbnailer: {\n\t\talign: 1,\n\t\tbuffer: 20,\n\t\toverMove: 0,\n\t\tmode: \"numbers\",\n\t\tspeed: 8,\n\t\tslowdown: 50,\n\t\tshaderColor: \"#000000\",\n\t\tshaderOpacity: 0,\n\t\tshaderDuration: 200,\n\t\tuseTitle: 0\n\t},\n\tskin: [\n\t\t\"tn3t\",\n\t\t\"tn3t\"\n\t],\n\twidth: \"600\",\n\theight: \"400\",\n\tdelay: 2000,\n\tuseNativeFullScreen: 0\n\t}\n\tif (typeof tn3ini1 != 'undefined') jQuery.extend(true, params, tn3ini1);\n\tvar tn3 = jQuery('.tn3gallery1').tn3(params);\n\ttn3s.push(tn3);\n\t});\n<\/script>\n<div class=\"tn3gallery1\">\n\t<div class=\"tn3 album\">\n\t\t<ul>\n\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t<h4><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/3acompositesusa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/tn3\/3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/3acompositesusa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/tn3\/3\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t<h4><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/3acompositesusa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/tn3\/3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/3acompositesusa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/tn3\/3\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t<h4><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/3acompositesusa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/tn3\/3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/3acompositesusa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/tn3\/3\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t<h4><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/3acompositesusa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/tn3\/3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/3acompositesusa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/tn3\/3\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t<h4><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/3acompositesusa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/tn3\/3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/3acompositesusa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/tn3\/3\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t<h4><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/3acompositesusa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/tn3\/3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/3acompositesusa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/tn3\/3\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t<h4><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/3acompositesusa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/tn3\/3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/3acompositesusa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/tn3\/3\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t<h4><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/3acompositesusa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/tn3\/3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/3acompositesusa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/tn3\/3\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t<h4><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/3acompositesusa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/tn3\/3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/3acompositesusa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/tn3\/3\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The possibilities of SMART-X\u00ae include diverse applications such as signage, event marketing and product presentation. 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