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Q Can the machine replace manual sample-making completely?
A Digital cardboard cutting machines can take over most manual cutting and creasing tasks for packaging samples and short runs, improving accuracy and speed.
You may still use manual tools for very simple tasks, but most structural designs can be produced digitally.
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Q What software and file formats are supported?
A Shilai digital cutters are compatible with common packaging CAD file formats used in structural design, allowing you to import box layouts and start cutting quickly.
Our team can advise on file preparation and workflow to integrate the machine into your existing design process.
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Q What foam materials can Shilai CNC foam cutters process?
A Shilai CNC foam cutting machines can cut EVA, EPE, XPE, EPP, PU foam, sponge, EPS, XPS, PE foam and EPDM gasket foams.
Different models and tool configurations are available to match soft foams, rigid foams and technical sealing materials.
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Q How is knife cutting different from hot wire cutting for foam?
A Knife cutting uses oscillating blades and optional milling tools to cut foam, avoiding the smoke, fumes and burned edges that hot wires can produce on EPS and XPS.
It also supports more complex shapes, pockets and multi-depth features that are difficult to achieve with standard hot wire cutters.
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Q Do I still need steel dies with a CNC foam cutting machine?
A No, CNC foam cutting machines are dieless systems that follow CAD drawings, so you do not need to build steel dies for each new product.
This reduces tooling cost and lead time and makes it easier to handle custom orders and frequent design changes.
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Q What support and training does Shilai provide for foam cutting?
A Shilai offers training on machine operation, CAD/CAM workflow, cutting parameters and nesting strategies for foam applications, either online or on-site when required.
Ongoing technical support and spare parts supply help you maintain stable, efficient foam cutting production.
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Q What materials can Shilai acoustic panel cutting machines process?
A Shilai acoustic panel cutting machines are designed for PET felt, polyester fiber acoustic panels and similar sound-absorbing materials used in modern interior projects.
They can handle standard sheet sizes and thicker panels commonly used for walls, ceilings and baffles.
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Q Can the machine cut complex shapes and patterns for acoustic designs?
A Yes, the CNC system follows your CAD designs to cut curves, patterns, perforations, letters and logos, as well as V-grooves and bevels where required.
This gives acoustic panel manufacturers and designers full freedom to combine acoustic performance with creative visual effects.
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Q How does CNC cutting improve production compared with manual cutting?
A CNC acoustic panel cutting replaces manual marking and cutting with digital files and automatic motion, which improves accuracy, speed and consistency across all panels.
It reduces labor intensity, lowers the risk of mistakes and makes it easier to repeat the same design for future projects.
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Q What kind of support and training does Shilai provide?
A Shilai provides training on machine operation, file preparation, cutting parameter settings and daily maintenance, either online or on-site as needed.
Ongoing technical support helps you optimize cutting quality and efficiency as your acoustic panel business grows.
