TANGENTIAL KNIVES - ULTRASONIC KNIVES

Tangential knives and ultrasonic knives are special carbide tools used in cutting plotters or milling machines. These cutting knives are specially made of carbide. Tangential knives consist of a sharp blade attached to a rotating or pivoting arm. These knives are designed so that the cutting edge is tangential to the material. The knife moves in a tangential direction to the material, creating a consistent cut line. Rotary knives, on the other hand, are square or round circular knives, while tangential knives and ultrasonic knives perform an oscillating cutting motion. These oscillating tangential knives are particularly suitable for contour cutting of materials such as plastic, rubber, felt, cardboard, and leather. A precise grind is crucial for efficient cutting results with an ultrasonic or tangential knife. Ultrasonic and tangential knives enable very precise cuts, even with thin or delicate materials