Machines for Angled Curved Cuts and Chamfering of PVC Foam Core Kits in Boat Building

PVC foam core kit  angled &curved cuts machines and chamfering in boat building

In the shipbuilding and aerospace industry, there is a need for a large number of angled and curved cuts of PVC foam core material kits, as hull structures typically have complex geometric shapes and curves. These cutting requirements are to ensure that the core material can adapt to the curved and inclined parts of the hull, thereby improving the integrity and performance of the structure.

Angled and Curved Cuts

Angled Cuts

• Purpose: Angled cuts are commonly used to manufacture components with inclined surfaces, such as the sides of the hull, deck edges, and bulkheads.

• Common Angles: The range of common angles is from 0 to 90 degrees, with specific angles depending on design requirements. For example, the inclined parts of the hull may require angled cuts of 30 to 60 degrees.

Curved Cuts

• Purpose: Curved cuts are used to manufacture components with curved surfaces, such as the curved parts of the hull, the curved edges of the deck, and the curved parts of the bow.

• Common Radii: The radius for curved cuts can range from a few centimeters to several meters, depending on the design of the hull. For example, the curved part of the bow may require a smaller radius (such as 100mm), while the larger curved parts of the hull may require a larger radius (such as 1000mm).

Curved  cut and chamfered foam core kit

Chamfering

Chamfering is also very important in shipbuilding, mainly used to reduce stress concentration and improve the durability and aesthetics of components. Common chamfer angles include:

• 30 Degrees: Suitable for areas requiring a larger chamfer, such as the edges and connection parts of the hull.

• 45 Degrees: This is the most common chamfer angle, suitable for most areas that require chamfering, such as deck edges and bulkheads.

• 60 Degrees: Suitable for areas requiring a smaller chamfer, such as the internal connection parts of the hull.

Kitter Helpers™ PVC foam PET foam curve cutting machine, angled cutting chamfer

Processing Equipment

To achieve these complex cutting requirements, high-precision CNC cutting equipment is usually needed, such as:

• Foam core CNC Hot Wire Cutting Machine: Suitable for high-precision curved and angled cuts, capable of handling complex three-dimensional shapes.

• foam core CNC 5 axis working center:  Suitable for high precision curved and angled cut, outside and inside curve, chamfering, sawing 2D and 3D geometric foam core parts.

• Foam core CNC Saw Blade Cutting Machine: Suitable for thicker PVC foam core materials, capable of performing straight cuts and simple curved cuts.

• Kitter Helpers Full angle chamfering machine:  This equipment is a efficency booster!  Nearly all marine composite core manufactuer need this machine.

More info, contact CCS team sales@corecuttingsolutions.com