Stone-Veneer® processing / trimming tooling requirements

The Stone-Veneer® has thin stone layers and can be cut with standard saw equipment. Due to the thin stone layer and the fibre cover on the backside, the down time of the saw is reduced.
Using panels with Stone-Veneer® on both sides, it is recommended to score them because the stone surface on the backside tends to slightly splinter.
The routing process takes also only a short amount of time. For bigger production runs it is recommended to use diamond tools. Commonly used machine cutting speeds in the woodworking industry cannot be exceeded.
Dull tools, too high of a revolution or feed rate too slow will generate friction/heat and result in the plasticization of the polyester layer on the backside.

Base and balancing materials
The base material must meet the specific application. All wood and lightweight materials are suitable. If the Stone-Veneer® is only applied on one side of a carrier material, it is important to have a counter balance on the other side for stability.
Mechanically mounted panels which have the Stone-Veneer® on one side, need a craft paper or foil of at least 150 g / m². If applied as floor or wall panels, different climate conditions have to be taken into consideration. For flooring we recommend 1,5 mm thick EXwood for balancing.

fig.: saw cut: MDF/Stone Veneer®
routed edge