Soft glass, as a new type of PVC decorative material, is widely used across multiple industries due to its unique properties. The choice of cutting method directly affects processing efficiency and product quality.
1. Core Properties of Soft Glass
Soft glass is PVC-based, combining practicality with safety. Its key advantages include:
Excellent basic performance: Smooth, easy-to-clean surface; high wear, water, and oil resistance; high transparency that clearly displays underlying textures (e.g., wood grain on tables, showcase items); strong impact resistance to withstand daily collisions.
Outstanding safety and durability: Compared to traditional glass, it is less prone to breakage, reducing safety risks during use; ideal for homes, children’s areas, and factories. Resistant to acids, caustics, and aging (withstands common cleaners and mild industrial environments) while maintaining physical stability over time without yellowing or deforming.
2. Common Cutting Methods for Soft Glass
Due to its flexibility and extensibility, soft glass requires professional cutting methods. Different approaches vary significantly in suitable scenarios, advantages, and limitations:
Manual cutter: Suitable for small batches; low precision (size deviations and uneven edges common) and low efficiency; only recommended for non-standard small-size processing.
Laser cutting: Suitable for medium batches; high heat may cause edge melting or yellowing, affecting appearance. Produces some smoke, requiring ventilation equipment.
Digital cutting: Suitable for large batches; high precision (minimal error), clean edges (no charring, no melting), adaptable to various shapes (straight, curved, or custom), ideal for scenarios demanding both quality and efficiency.
3. IECHO Digital Cutting System: The Preferred Soft Glass Solution
The IECHO digital cutting system leverages high-frequency vibrating blade technology to address the shortcomings of traditional cutting methods. Its core advantages include:
Cutting quality: Smooth, flawless edges
The vibrating blade uses physical cutting, avoiding laser-related issues like charring or edge melting. Soft glass edges are clean, free of burrs or melt marks, ready for assembly or sale; perfect for high-appearance applications such as furniture and showcases.
Operational efficiency: Intelligent automation reduces cost and saves time
Smart nesting: Automatically optimizes layout based on material size to maximize sheet utilization and reduce waste.
Automatic blade alignment: No manual positioning or scoring needed; set parameters and the machine cuts automatically. Efficiency is 5–10 times higher than manual cutting and faster than laser when accounting for edge finishing.
Batch adaptability: Handles everything from small custom orders (e.g., irregular table mats) to large-scale production (e.g., factory protective pads), flexibly meeting different order requirements.
Environmental and Material Compatibility: Clean and versatile
Pollution-free processing: Pure physical cutting with no smoke, odor, or harmful emissions; complies with environmental requirements for home and food-related applications, eliminating the need for ventilation equipment.
Multi-material support: Can cut PVC, EVA, silicone, rubber, and other flexible materials, reducing equipment investment for manufacturers.
Cost control: Save labor, reduce overall production cost
High automation allows one operator to run the entire machine, eliminating the need for multiple personnel. Precision cutting and minimal waste further lower material costs, reducing overall production expenses over time.
For manufacturers seeking “higher processing efficiency and guaranteed cutting quality”, the IECHO digital cutting system provides precise, stable, and adaptable cutting through vibrating blade technology; enhancing productivity and product output. It is a leading solution in the soft glass processing industry.
Post time: Aug-26-2025