3.6 Health and Safety (continued)
Personal protective equipment
Cutting Metaline splashback systems will generate noise, flying hot swarf and
sharp edges. Ensure that appropriate PPE is worn at all times during this operation.
Eye protection, hearing protection and gloves should be worn at all times during
cutting operations. As a general precaution, safety boots are also recommended.
3.7 Safety Data Sheet
A SDS for Metaline is available from
Laminex –
Section 4: Cutting Of Panels
Tools and Equipment
4.1 Cutting Equipment
Laminex Metaline panels can be cut with traditional tools fitted with a suitable
aluminium cutting blade – either tungsten carbide or high speed steel.
The following cutting equipment can be used for cutting Metaline panels:
• Panel or table saw (using aluminium cutting blade – e.g. Leitz 68800)
• Circular saw (using aluminium cutting blade)
• Hand router (high speed TC blade)
• Milling machine or CNC (high speed TC blade)
• Jigsaw (using aluminium blade only)
• Handsaw (metal cutting blade)
• Holesaw or drill (using HSS drill bits)
Recommendation - always use vacuum swarf extraction to prevent build up on
panel or cutting equipment.
4.2 Additional Tools Required
• Glazier’s suction cup x 2
• Straight edge
• Builders angle
• Measuring tape
• Utility knife
• Metal file
• Laminex Metaline metal roller for
rolled over edge finish
• 3mm packers
• Spirit level
