4.5.2 Handheld Circular Saw
A circular saw cuts with an upward
direction of the blade, thus the
decorated surface must be downwards.
Take care in all cutting situations where
the decorated face is downwards as
you are unable to check for swarf and
other debris between the sheet and the
supporting table.
4.5.3 Handheld Router
A handheld router cuts with a sideways
action, however because of the high
level of dragging during operation, the
decorated side should be downwards.
Always use a vacuum extraction on a
router to prevent swarf build-up around
the collet. If vacuum is not available,
stop regularly and clear the swarf.
4.5.4 CNC or Milling Machine
Same as hand held router.
4.5.5 Jigsaw
A jigsaw cuts with an upward action,
so the panel should be cut with the
decorated face down. Note that a fine
metal cutting blade must be used to
prevent chipping and burring of the cut
edge. Clean up with a file.
4.5.6 Handsaw
A handsaw can be used for cutting
Metaline but must have a dedicated
metal cutting blade (eg hacksaw or fine
tenon saw). These saws typically cut in
one direction – set the blade direction (if
possible) to the push stroke. Cut with the
decorated face upwards.
4.5.7 Hole Saw and Drills
Cut with the decorated face upwards.
Regularly remove the saw to allow the
swarf to be ejected.
