{"id":21858,"date":"2025-10-03T10:18:02","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T08:18:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kunststofforte.nl\/?p=21858"},"modified":"2026-06-09T09:28:02","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T07:28:02","slug":"what-to-bear-in-mind-when-sawing-or-cutting-polycarbonate-sheets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kunststofforte.nl\/en\/polycarbonaat-plaat-zagen-of-snijden-waar-moet-je-op-letten\/","title":{"rendered":"Cutting polycarbonate sheets: what do you need to bear in mind?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Polycarbonate is a versatile plastic that is widely used in sectors such as construction, machine casings, interior design, glazing and canopies. The material is clear, impact-resistant and easy to work with. However, in practice, questions often arise regarding its processing. Particularly regarding cutting to size. After all, is it better to saw or cut a polycarbonate sheet? In this article, we explain the options available, when to use which technique, and what to look out for when working with polycarbonate sheets.<\/p>\n

Sawing or cutting: what\u2019s the difference?<\/h2>\n

When customising a\u00a0polycarbonate tube<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0There are broadly two methods: sawing or cutting (also known as scoring). Scoring is particularly suitable for thin sheets up to about 2 mm thick. This involves using a sharp knife to make a groove, after which you snap the sheet along that line. As soon as you\u2019re working with thicker sheets, sawing is almost always the better choice. Polycarbonate is tough and flexible, which makes it difficult to break cleanly. Sawing therefore produces a neater, more reliable finish.<\/p>\n

Cutting polycarbonate sheets: here\u2019s how to do it<\/h2>\n

For sawing\u00a0polycarbonate sheets<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0You can use standard power tools. It is important to use a sharp, fine-toothed saw blade and the correct settings. Suitable saws include:<\/p>\n