1. Bench Circular Saw
Equipment
Bench-mounted circular saw, carbide-tipped fine-tooth saw blade (80–120 teeth for plastic), fixed clamping fixtures, compressed air cooling system, anti-scratch backing board.
Application & Operation
Suitable for straight cutting polycarbonate sheets with thickness 2–12 mm. Clamp the sheet firmly on the worktable with backing board underneath to prevent scratches. Operate at low rotation speed, and blow cold air continuously onto the cutting seam during cutting to avoid material melting and edge adhesion.
Features
High cutting efficiency for regular linear parts; slight burrs remain on edges requiring secondary polishing.
2. Vertical Band Saw
Equipment
Vertical band saw machine, narrow plastic dedicated band blade, material hold-down clamp, air cooling nozzle, adjustable feeding worktable.
Application & Operation
Handles thick polycarbonate up to 20 mm, supports both straight cuts and irregular curved contours. Feed the sheet slowly and evenly along pre-marked lines, with constant cold air blowing on the blade to reduce friction heat and melted plastic residue.
Features
Flexible for special-shaped blanks; moderate edge smoothness after cutting.
3. CNC Router
Equipment
CNC routing engraving machine, single-flute spiral plastic end mill, vacuum adsorption worktable, automatic dust removal system, digital control panel.
Application & Operation
Ideal for mass production with strict dimensional tolerance. Import CAD cutting drawings to the control system, fix sheets via vacuum suction to stop displacement. The machine automatically processes straight lines, round holes, arcs and complex custom outlines at matched low feed speed. Dust collector clear plastic chips to protect sheet surfaces.
Features
Ultra-high precision, versatile for all customized profiles; relatively high equipment cost.
4. CO₂ Laser Cutting Machine
Equipment
60–150W CO₂ laser cutter, powerful fume extraction system, anti-carbonization protective film for polycarbonate.
Application & Operation
Only for thin polycarbonate sheets ≤6 mm. Cover the sheet surface with protective film to prevent scorch marks, set matched laser power and cutting speed to avoid edge carbonization. The laser beam vaporizes the material for seamless separation, while the exhaust system filters toxic plastic fumes.
Features
Mirror smooth, burr-free cutting edges with micro precision; limited to thin sheets.
5. Hydraulic Plate Shear
Equipment
Fully hydraulic metal plate shearing machine, flat supporting platform, positioning back gauge, hydraulic pressing fixtures.
Application & Operation
Designed for mass straight cutting of thin polycarbonate below 2 mm. Align the cutting mark with the machine’s back gauge, lock the sheet with hydraulic hold-downs, then complete one-step shearing via hydraulic blade pressure.
Features
Extremely fast processing speed; unable to cut curves, thick sheets may have slight edge deformation.