Speaking of the traditional glass cutting process, the three most used methods for cutting and drilling glass in industrial production are CNC grind, water jet cutting, & cutter wheel cutting.
Water jet cutting: To process the glass, use pressurizing equipment to blow high-pressure water mixed with hard sand. Automatic water jet slicing can create curved cuts and holes in the midst of the glass with excellent graphic accuracy. However, the procedure of use necessitates the need for a significant quantity of water & sand that not only has a massive price but also has a significant environmental impact.
Knife wheel cutting: Using a knife wheel to scribe lines on the glass and then applying mechanical pressure to split the completed result is known as “knife wheel cutting.” Although easy to use and inexpensive, knife-cut glass has huge chips and jagged edges but it is frequently challenging to achieve the precise demands of small sizes. The safety precautions of construction workers throughout the cutting process should receive special attention at the same time.
CNC grind: Drilling through the glass to process its shape and contour is known as CNC grinding. However, a water-cooled drill, as well as a cold-water recovery mechanism, are necessary for the drilling operation, and the drill bit requires replacement frequently, increasing the overall cost and lengthening the grinding process.