Carbon Fiber Fabric Cutting Machine XK1625 CNC Rotary Knife Cutter with Automatic Feeding


Brand

XINGKAI

Manufacturer

Jinan Xingkai Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd.

Working Area

1600mm × 2500mm

Rating

★★★★★ 4.8 / 5 (211 reviews)

Service

Meets CE quality and safety standards; two-year limited warranty on the entire machine.

Delivery Time

We have stock available; standard delivery time is 3–7 days. Custom orders are made according to actual needs.

Xingkai carbon fiber fabric cutting machines are industrial CNC cutting systems designed for accurate processing of dry reinforcement fabrics and compatible prepreg materials.

They cut woven carbon cloth, unidirectional carbon fiber, dry carbon fiber fabric, prepreg, carbon-fiber hybrid fabric, and compatible fiberglass or aramid reinforcement materials used in composite production.

The system combines intelligent nesting, CNC control, vacuum adsorption, automatic feeding, and a driven rotary tool. Oscillating knives, marking tools, and material-specific blades can be selected according to fiber architecture and resin condition.

Xingkai carbon fiber cutting machines are used in aerospace components, automotive composites, sporting goods, marine products, wind-energy parts, industrial laminates, and composite research. They may also be called CNC carbon cloth cutters, prepreg cutting machines, or digital composite-fabric cutters.

Carbon Fiber Fabric Cutting Machine Specifications

Customizable working sizes and cutting configurations are available upon request.

ParameterSpecification
Cutting MaterialsDry carbon fiber fabric, woven carbon cloth, unidirectional carbon fiber, prepreg, carbon fiber composite fabric and compatible glass-fiber or aramid reinforcement fabric
Cutting Speed≤1800 mm/s (actual speed depends on the material and cutting pattern)
Cutting Thickness≤20 mm, depending on material structure, density and selected blade
Material Fixing MethodVacuum adsorption with reverse air blowing
Cutting Accuracy±0.1 mm
Compatible File FormatsDXF, HPGL
Working VoltageAC 220V/380V ±10%, 50Hz
Transmission SystemServo motor drive and precision linear guide rails
Working EnvironmentTemperature: 5°C-35°C; Humidity: 35%-75%
Software Resolution0.025 mm
Operation InterfaceTouchscreen
Vacuum Pump Power7.5 kW or 9 kW
Standard Cutting ToolDriven rotary tool
Optional ToolsElectric oscillating knife, pneumatic oscillating knife, drag knife and marking pen
Optional FunctionsAutomatic nesting, projection positioning, CCD camera recognition and automatic feeding

Available Models and Dimensions

ModelEffective Cutting Area (L x W)Machine Dimensions (L x W)Package Size (L x W)
70101000 x 700 mm1700 x 1380 mm1850 x 1500 mm
16151500 x 1600 mm2320 x 2500 mm2470 x 2620 mm
16252500 x 1600 mm3350 x 2500 mm3500 x 2560 mm
18252500 x 1800 mm3350 x 2700 mm3750 x 2290 mm
18404000 x 1800 mm4800 x 2700 mm5200 x 2290 mm
20252500 x 2000 mm3350 x 2900 mm1900 x 3100 mm, disassembled
20303000 x 2000 mm3950 x 2900 mm2200 x 2900 mm, disassembled

Recommended Cutting Tools

Cutting ToolSuitable MaterialsMain Function
Driven Rotary ToolDry woven carbon fiber, fiberglass and flexible reinforcement fabricRolls through fibers efficiently while reducing pulling and distortion
Electric Oscillating KnifePrepreg, unidirectional material and compatible composite fabricCuts contours, holes and detailed shapes with controlled reciprocating motion
Pneumatic Oscillating KnifeThick stacks, dense reinforcement and difficult composite textilesProvides greater cutting force for demanding materials
Drag KnifeSelected thin prepreg and supported composite sheetsProvides controlled contour cutting after material testing
Marking PenComposite plies and assembly kitsMarks ply numbers, orientation references, positioning points and kit identification

Recommended Tool Configurations

ApplicationRecommended Configuration
Dry woven carbon fiberDriven Rotary Tool
Unidirectional carbon fiberDriven Rotary Tool or Electric Oscillating Knife after Testing
Carbon fiber prepregElectric Oscillating Knife or Drag Knife after Testing
Thick or dense reinforcementPneumatic Oscillating Knife
Carbon and fiberglass hybrid fabricDriven Rotary Tool
Roll materialsDriven Rotary Tool + Automatic Feeding System
Ply identificationCutting Tool + Marking Pen
Composite kit productionDriven Rotary Tool + Automatic Nesting + Marking Pen
Printed or pre-marked materialCutting Tool + CCD Camera
Layup positioningCutting Tool + Projection Positioning
Customized composite partsMaterial-Specific Tool + Automatic Nesting

Optional blades and accessories

Round knife

400W high power

Camera

Marco Pen

Pneumatic knife

Vibrating knife

Punching

Why Choose a CNC Carbon Fiber Fabric Oscillating Knife Cutting Machine?

Carbon fiber fabric can fray, distort, shift, or separate at the edge when it is cut with unsuitable tools. Fiber direction and fabric architecture also affect cutting stability and final ply dimensions.

Manual template cutting is slow for complex ply kits and makes it difficult to repeat the same geometry and orientation across batches. Physical dies are costly when components change frequently.

A CNC carbon fiber cutting machine stabilizes the material with controlled vacuum adsorption and follows the imported CAD file. A driven rotary tool rolls through woven fibers, while an oscillating knife can be selected for compatible prepreg or dense materials.

Automatic nesting considers roll width, part geometry, and fiber direction, helping reduce expensive composite-material waste. Marking tools can add ply numbers and orientation references for layup and kit assembly.

Mechanical blade cutting avoids laser heat and limits the thermal damage, resin burning, fumes, and edge changes that can occur when carbon-fiber materials are processed thermally.

Advantages of the High-End Industrial Carbon Fiber Fabric Cutting Machine

High-Speed Cutting

The high-speed motion control system and driven rotary cutting technology shorten sampling and production cycles while processing different patterns continuously.

High-Precision Cutting

The machine follows imported design files to cut straight lines, curves, holes, slots, and complex contours with consistent dimensions.

Intelligent Automatic Nesting

Nesting software arranges parts according to material width, usable area, grain or fiber direction, and component shape to reduce offcuts.

No Cutting Dies Required

Cutting begins after the design file is imported. Styles, dimensions, and quantities can be changed without manufacturing new cutting dies.

Automatic Feeding

The conveyor system supports continuous processing of carbon-fiber fabric and prepreg rolls while maintaining controlled, low-tension feeding.

Reduced Labor Costs

Automatic nesting, material positioning, feeding, marking, and cutting reduce repetitive manual work and dependence on skilled hand cutting.

Clean Cutting Edges

Blade cutting creates no laser heat or burnt resin edge and can reduce dust compared with routing fully cured composite sheets.

Suitable for Relevant Material Variants

The machine can process dry woven carbon cloth, unidirectional reinforcement, compatible prepreg, hybrid fabric, fiberglass, and selected aramid textiles.

Supports Multiple Production Methods

The machine supports prototypes, customized orders, multiple sizes, small batches, and continuous production from saved digital files.

Fast Product Changeover

Operators can switch products by loading another design file and selecting the stored tool parameters, reducing setup time between orders.

Stable and Reliable Operation

Precision racks, industrial linear guide rails, servo drives, and a reliable CNC system provide smooth movement and long-term production stability.

Applicable materials

Carbon Fiber

Key Features of the Xingkai Carbon Fiber Fabric Oscillating Knife Cutting Machine

Heavy-Duty Machine Frame

The high-strength welded frame is precision-machined and stress-relieved for rigidity, stability, and long-term cutting accuracy.

Intelligent CNC Control System

The industrial touchscreen provides reliable control of files, tools, cutting paths, feeding, and processing parameters.

Powerful Vacuum Adsorption

Zoned vacuum adsorption holds lightweight reinforcement fabrics flat while reducing movement, wrinkles, and ply distortion.

High-Precision Drive System

Precision gear racks and industrial linear guide rails ensure fast, smooth movement and accurate cutting of straight lines, curves, holes, and irregular contours.

Driven Rotary Cutting

The motor-driven circular blade rolls through dry reinforcement fabrics and helps reduce fiber dragging and edge distortion.

Automatic Feeding System

Low-tension conveyor feeding supports continuous roll processing and repeat ply-kit production.

Ply Marking and Projection Options

Marking and projection systems support ply numbering, fiber-orientation references, material placement, and kit organization.

Multiple Tool Configuration

Driven rotary, electric oscillating, pneumatic oscillating, drag, and marking tools can be selected according to weave, resin condition, thickness, and process.

Stable and Reliable Operation

The modular structure and automatic lubrication system reduce maintenance requirements and support long-term continuous production.

A driven rotary tool is generally recommended for dry woven carbon fiber because the rolling blade reduces dragging across the fiber structure. Electric oscillating knives may suit prepreg, unidirectional reinforcement, and other supported materials after testing. Dense stacks may require a pneumatic oscillating knife.

Tool selection depends on whether the material is dry fabric or prepreg, the weave and areal weight, resin tack, backing film, ply count, and required edge quality. Prepreg handling may also require controlled storage and a clean production environment.

Provide the material type, weave, areal weight, resin condition, thickness, roll width, fiber-direction requirements, cutting drawing, and daily output. Sample testing is required before the final configuration is confirmed.

Machine details and key components

Fan equipment

Multilingual operating system

Oil pump

Rack

Multiple blade combinations

Servo driver

Felt

Aviation aluminum honeycomb panel

Why Choose an Oscillating Knife Cutter Instead of a Laser Cutting Machine for Carbon Fiber Fabric?

Laser cutting applies heat to carbon fibers and any resin system. Depending on the material, this can burn resin, discolor edges, generate fumes, or create a heat-affected area.

A driven rotary or oscillating blade cuts mechanically without thermal input. It helps preserve the material structure and produces plies suitable for layup, molding, and composite-kit assembly.

Compared with manual cutting, the Xingkai digital system combines nesting, vacuum adsorption, controlled feeding, marking, and precision cutting to improve repeatability and reduce high-value material waste.

For dry carbon cloth, prepreg, unidirectional reinforcement, and hybrid composite fabrics, mechanical digital cutting is generally the cleaner and more flexible production method.

Who Should Buy a Xingkai Digital Carbon Fiber Fabric Cutting Machine?

Aerospace Composite Manufacturers

Produces accurately shaped plies and organized kits for compatible aerospace composite components.

Automotive Composite Manufacturers

Cuts reinforcement layers for body parts, interior structures, panels, and performance components.

Sporting Goods Manufacturers

Processes carbon-fiber plies for bicycles, rackets, helmets, boards, and related equipment.

Marine Composite Manufacturers

Cuts reinforcement fabric for boat components, panels, covers, and structural laminates.

Wind-Energy Component Manufacturers

Processes compatible reinforcement fabrics used in blade and structural composite production.

Composite Material Converters

Provides ply cutting, kitting, labeling, and material preparation services.

Research and Prototype Centers

Supports material trials, new-product development, custom laminates, and small-batch composite parts.

How to Choose a Xingkai Carbon Fiber Fabric Cutting Machine

For dry woven carbon fiber fabric, select a driven rotary tool and zoned vacuum adsorption.

For prepreg or unidirectional reinforcement, test electric oscillating and drag-knife options to determine which produces the required edge without material lifting.

For thick, dense, or stacked reinforcement, evaluate a pneumatic oscillating knife and confirm the compressed total thickness.

For roll processing and ply-kit production, select a conveyor table with low-tension automatic feeding.

Add a marking pen for ply numbers and orientation references, and projection positioning when operators need assistance during layup or material placement.

Machine configuration should be based on fabric type, weave, areal weight, resin condition, thickness, backing film, roll width, fiber orientation, and daily output.

Recognition from customers

Frequently Asked Questions

What carbon-fiber materials can the machine cut?

It can cut dry woven carbon fiber, unidirectional reinforcement, compatible prepreg, carbon-fiber hybrid cloth, and selected fiberglass or aramid reinforcement fabrics.

Material samples are required because weave, resin tack, backing film, and fiber architecture affect tool selection.

What is the maximum cutting thickness?

The machine can process suitable carbon-fiber fabric and stacked reinforcement up to 20 mm thick.

Actual capacity depends on material density, ply count, resin condition, compression, blade length, and accuracy requirements.

Which tool is best for dry carbon fiber fabric?

A driven rotary tool is generally recommended for dry woven carbon cloth because it rolls through the fibers and reduces pulling.

The correct blade should be confirmed using the actual weave and areal weight.

Can the machine cut carbon fiber prepreg?

Yes, compatible prepreg can be cut using an electric oscillating knife or another tested tool.

Resin tack, backing film, storage condition, temperature, and required edge quality must be evaluated.

Does cutting create heat or burnt edges?

No. Mechanical knife cutting does not use laser heat and avoids thermal damage to fibers or resin.

Small fibers or debris may occur, so suitable cleaning and operator protection procedures are recommended.

How is lightweight carbon cloth held flat?

Zoned vacuum adsorption stabilizes the fabric and reduces shifting and wrinkles during cutting.

Vacuum strength should be adjusted to avoid distorting lightweight or highly permeable fabrics.

Can the machine cut multiple layers?

Yes, small-batch multilayer cutting may be possible for suitable materials.

The result depends on compressed thickness, interlayer movement, resin tack, surface friction, and required ply accuracy.

Which design files are supported?

The machine supports DXF and PLT and works with compatible CAD, nesting, and composite-ply software.

Imported plies can be nested and converted into cutting paths.

Does the machine require cutting dies?

No. Ply shapes and sizes can be changed directly in the digital files.

This supports prototypes, engineering changes, custom parts, and high-mix production.

Can the machine mark ply numbers and fiber direction?

Yes. A marking pen can add ply numbers, orientation references, positioning points, and kit identification.

Marking visibility and compatibility should be tested to avoid affecting the composite process.

How often should the blade be replaced?

Blade life depends on fiber type, weave, areal weight, resin, thickness, cutting speed, and daily operating time.

Replace the blade when fibers pull, edges fray excessively, corners lose accuracy, or cutting is incomplete.

Can I test my carbon fiber material before purchasing?

Yes. Customers can send material samples and cutting files to Xingkai for testing.

We can provide cutting videos, finished plies, and recommended tool parameters.

To recommend the correct configuration, please provide:

Material | Dry Fabric or Prepreg | Weave and Areal Weight | Thickness | Roll Width | Cutting Size | Daily Production

Jinan Xingkai Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd. provides digital cutting solutions for dry carbon fiber, prepreg, unidirectional reinforcement, fiberglass, aramid fabric, hybrid textiles, and composite ply-kit production.

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