1. Know Your Materials First
Most people get this wrong at the very beginning.
Before choosing a machine, always confirm:
- Material type
- Material hardness
- Material thickness
- Material size (max sheet length & width)
⚠️ Important note about thickness
Standard maximum cutting height: 60 mm
If you need more, tell us before manufacturing.
Also — don’t only give the maximum thickness.
Provide a range:
Example: 5 mm → 50 mm
Why?
If we only design for the thickest material, the tool stroke may become too large →
Thin materials will vibrate and produce bad edges.
✅ Better design = perfect performance for all your materials.
✅ Tell us your main material size
This decides:
- Table size
- Tool layout
- Main tool position
If cutting 2000 mm wide Non-asbestos sheet →
We will place 400W electric oscillating tool in the primary tool holder position to maximize full cutting width.
Quick Tool Selection Table
| Material | Recommended Tool |
|---|---|
| Polyester fiber acoustic panels | EOT + Bevel tool |
| EVA/EPE foam | POT + Milling tool |
| Rubber / Non-asbestos gasket | 400W EOT + POT |
| Leather / Fabric | HF electric tool / High-power wheel cutter |
| Phenolic air duct board | EOT + V-groove tool |
2. Strong Vacuum System = Stable Quality
A good vacuum system keeps materials firmly fixed.
Weak adsorption = material movement = scrap.
Key factors:
- Vacuum pump power
- Zoned adsorption (independent control)
- Table design for air sealing
Pump Power Recommendations
| Table Size | Pump Suggestion |
|---|---|
| 1600×2500 mm | 7.5 kW+8 zones |
| 2000×3000 mm | 9 kW+8 zones |
| 2500×3000 mm | 9 kW+16 zones |
Special Tip
For highly breathable materials (like acoustic panels):
✅ Add Second Pressing / Covering System
→ Prevents air leakage and ensures stable cutting.
3. Tool Holders Decide Your Capabilities
Ask yourself: Do I need:
- Grooving?
- Milling?
- Punching?
- Marking?
Different industries need different configurations.
| Industry | Tool Combination |
|---|---|
| Acoustic panels | EOT + V-groove tool |
| Foam packaging | POT + Milling tool |
| Gasket production | 400W EOT + POT |
| Sofa fabrics | High-power wheel cutter + punching + marking pen |
| Leather cutting | High frequency EOT+POT (meet single layer and multi-layer cutting) |
4. Mechanical Structure = Long-Term Accuracy
Look closely at structure quality:
- Welded bed, heavy and strong
- Dual servo motors on X-axis → balanced movement
- HIWIN linear rails & racks
- Strong beam design for zero deformation
More rigidity = more accuracy = longer lifetime.
5. Confirm Power & Air Requirements Before Shipping
Avoid surprises at installation.
- Local voltage: 220V / 380V / 415V
- Pneumatic tools need ≥0.6 MPa continuous air pressure
No guessing. Just tell us directly in advance.
✅ Quick Check
| Requirement | Confirmed? |
|---|---|
| Local voltage | ✅ |
| Air compressor ready | ✅ |
| Pressure stable | ✅ |
6. Spare Parts and Support — Don’t Ignore
To keep production running:
Must-have spares
- Blades
- Cutting mats
- Vacuum filters
- Limit sensors
- Belts and blade clamps
Support is more important than hardware:
- Remote assistance
- Installation training
- Lifetime technical support
Choose a partner — not just a seller.
7. Always Ask for Sample Cutting Before Payment
Test with:
- Your drawings
- Your real materials
Check:
- Edge quality
- Speed
- Dimensional accuracy
- Groove angle tolerance
Trust results, not promises.
8. Final 7 Mistakes You Must Avoid
| Mistake | Result |
|---|---|
| Machine does not match materials | Poor cutting |
| Weak vacuum | Material movement |
| No bevel or milling capability | Incomplete orders |
| Low stiffness body | Accuracy drops over time |
| Complicated or weak software | Slow production |
| Wrong voltage / no compressor | Cannot install |
| No spares or support | Long downtime |
✅ Conclusion
A CNC oscillating knife machine is a long-term investment.
Do not focus on price alone.
Focus on your real needs and the machine’s real ability.
If you are unsure, send us:
- Your materials
- Thickness range
- Process requirements
- Output targets
We will provide:
✅ Test cutting
✅ Tool configuration proposal
✅ Spare plan & operation guide
