Nibbling is a cold process which cuts a contour by producing a series of overlapping slits or notches.Thanks to the high quality, coated cutting tools featured in the TruTool FCN 250, users can create clean cut edges without the danger of delamination (interlaminar separation) or fraying.
Unlike saws, milling cutters and angle grinders that have been traditionally used to cut this type of material, the nibbler generates minimal dust, so personal protective equipment is no longer essential. And by comparison with other slitting processes, the TruTool’s per-metre costs are as much as 50% lower.
The TruTool FCN 250 can separate thermosetting plastics and thermoplastic polymers, as well as carbon-fibre reinforced plastics (CFRP), glass-fibre reinforced plastics (GFRP) and aramid-fibre reinforced plastics (AFRP).
A high working speed of 1.9 m per minute is possible and, as the tool provides users with a clear view of the work surface, users can make precise separating cuts along a scribed line or template, straight line or any contour that involves a tight radius. The tool carrier can also be rotated through 360°, simplifying tasks in hard-to-reach areas.
Long service life means that one die, for example, will typically process 300 m of 2 mm thick GFRP or CFRP, before needing to be replaced; cost-efficiency is even greater for thinner materials. Punch replacement is recommended after 150 m and is accomplished in a matter of seconds, with no need for additional equipment.
