Innovations in the cutting of natural stones are a trend in architecture, interior design and construction projects
At the same time that the natural stone processing sector is being renewed with new finishes and textures, the cutting machine segment is also advancing, providing increasingly effective solutions and expanding the opportunities for using stones in different projects.
What seemed unattainable or a distant future for the sector has become a reality today. The technology for cutting blocks into 1.2 cm sheets exemplifies this remarkable transformation in the ornamental stone industry. Numerous machine manufacturers already offer the latest generation equipment in their portfolio, capable of producing extremely thin sheets, without compromising the quality of the materials.
This technology significantly expands the possibilities of using natural stones and brings benefits in several layers of the process:
- Results in greater productivity during the cutting stage;
- Ensures the greatest maximum use of blocks;
- Elevates the durability and quality of natural stone in projects that previously faced constraints.
To illustrate this scenario, we can analyze the cutting in 1.2 cm sheets, which can yield up to 55.5 m² per cubic meter, substantially reducing the exploitation of natural resources in the quarries. In addition, its use optimizes the space and costs associated with transportation, as well as simplifies the loading and unloading of materials.
The use of 1.2 cm sheets also results in savings in civil construction due to the reduction in iron and concrete consumption. Furthermore, the finest stones allow for a multitude of uses, such as in furniture, elevators, imposing panels, coverings for boats, tiles, and much more, without compromising the quality of the material.
In the latest editions of Milan Design Week, in Italy, the application of thin stones has been consolidated as a strong trend in decoration. Thin sheets of natural stone in kitchen furniture, for example, were the focus of several specialized companies, extending the use of the same stone used in countertops to cabinet doors and drawer fronts, maintaining the integrity of the spaces' design.
Although this application in furniture is not new, the improvement in technology allows the stones to be used in increasingly thinner thicknesses, opening up a range of possibilities for use and optimization of time and costs in the industry. The future, which seemed distant, arrived faster than we imagined and is here to transform the natural stone market.
