A CNC glass cutting machine has three major parts: the loading system, the scoring system, and the cutting head. The loading system is usually composed of robotic arms which safely load and unload flat glass before scoring and cutting. The scoring system is controlled by a computer, which makes marks or grooves in the glass using the same wheel used to cut the glass later. The cutting head or wheel works to apply pressure to cut the glass according to the shape the machine is programmed to cut. After cutting, the loading system moves the cut glass safely to where workers can store them properly.
Cutting glass with a CNC glass cutting machine allows for flawless cuts, even for the most unusual shapes. This advantage is due to the CNC machine’s ability to apply the same pressure throughout the cutting process so that the glass gets cut evenly. Also, the software can recognize the thickness of the glass, so the speed of the CNC glass cutting bit is adjusted while cutting. This feature makes accidental breakage more unlikely than manually adjusted and operated glass cutters. It is also safer compared to manually cutting glass.
A glass CNC machine is a versatile piece of equipment, not only to cut large sheets of flat glass into smaller pieces but also to cut intricate patterns of glass that would otherwise take a lot of time when done by hand. A small CNC glass-cutting machine would be perfect for cutting thin glass, such as those used in microscope slides, electronics, and other applications. These machines can help you produce CNC stained glass with almost the same quality as delicate handmade stained glass.