What are the main reasons for edge chipping in the cutting of monocrystalline silicon rods, and how can we avoid it?

Solar energy is the cleanest, safest, and most reliable energy source for the future. Developed countries are making the development and utilization of solar energy a key focus of their energy revolution. The photovoltaic industry is growing and becoming a new hotspot.

The manufacturing of monocrystalline silicon rods is an important link in the photovoltaic industry chain. The cutting of the crystal rod, as the beginning of the entire processing process, is of the utmost importance. Monocrystalline silicon manufacturers are particularly concerned about the problem of edge chipping during the actual production of monocrystalline silicon truncation.

The primary reason for edge chipping is the fixture. The fixture plays a crucial role in stabilizing the silicon rod during the cutting process. Over time, the axis wire in the fixture will continue to wear, resulting in the two fixtures on one axis not being concentric. One fixture may be too close to the silicon rod and clamped too tightly, while the other still has a certain degree of gap. This makes it impossible for the fixture to tighten the silicon rod evenly, and when the band saw is out of the cut, the silicon rod can be easily twisted by the tension of the band saw, leading to edge chipping and poor parallelism.

To address this issue, Ensoll uses a V-shaped polyurethane bracket, which not only facilitates the movement of silicon rods but also provides good support. The appropriate support angle is scientifically calculated, and the elastic polyurethane will provide a certain reaction force from both sides during cutting, thereby reducing the edge chipping caused by gravity. Additionally, the contact area of the diamond wire is much smaller than that of a band saw, and the pulling force on the silicon rod when the wire is out can be almost ignored.

Edge chipping usually occurs when the band saw is out of the cutting (rarely when the cutting is in), so the speed of the band saw edge cutting is crucial. If the edge cutting speed is too high, the silicon rod will be pulled outward due to inertia when the band saw is moving, causing the silicon rod to collapse. If the edge cutting speed is too low, the silicon rod will be less affected by inertia, but the process will take longer, which may affect work efficiency in the long run.

To address this, Ensoll's cutting machine has a variable speed cutting feature, which can slow down the cutting speed when the bottom of the cut is reached. This helps to reduce the occurrence of edge chipping.

In summary, the main reasons for edge chipping in the manufacturing of monocrystalline silicon rods are the wear and tear of the fixture, leading to uneven clamping of the silicon rod, and the speed of the band saw edge cutting. Ensoll's use of a V-shaped polyurethane bracket and variable speed cutting can effectively address these issues and help avoid edge chipping.

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