Vermiculite slabs are welcomed by everyone because of their good thermal insulation and fire performance, but they will inevitably encounter different sizes and inappropriate shapes in the process of use and construction. So can vermiculite slabs be cut?What do you need to pay attention to during the cutting process?Vermiculite slabs are generally fragile and less strong, which means that it is susceptible to mechanical effects such as pressure, shearing and breaking, making it less suitable for cutting. If it needs to be cut into a specific shape or size, it is best to use abrasives and grinding tools for machining and sanding. However, it should be noted that care should be taken during the processing and sanding process so as not to damage the structure and aesthetics of the vermiculite slab. Therefore, for large areas of vermiculite slabs, it is best to directly select the specifications of the required size to avoid damage or waste during processing.
In general, vermiculite slabs are fragile and not suitable for cutting. If you have a strong need to cut vermiculite slabs into a specific shape or size, consider using the following steps:
Use a pencil or other writable tool to draw lines to be cut on the vermiculite slab.
Place the vermiculite slab on a flat table and secure it with clips.
Use personal protective equipment such as safety gloves and goggles to keep yourself safe.
Use a grinder, chainsaw, or other cutting tool to carefully cut along a pre-drawn line, trying to maintain a steady and uniform speed.
When you're done cutting, use an abrasive tool to sand the edges to make them smooth and avoid hurting yourself or others with the burrs left behind by the cut.
It should be noted that when processing and cutting vermiculite slabs, care should be taken to avoid damaging the structure and aesthetics of vermiculite slabs. Therefore, it is best for a professional to handle the process. Because vermiculite slabs are not easy to cut, they are generally customized or directly selected to avoid damage or waste during processing. Customized vermiculite slabs are produced according to the design size, simple installation, easy operation, better installation, splicing and sealing, increase its contact surface area and air layer thickness, and better improve the heat preservation, heat insulation and fire prevention effect of vermiculite slabs.