How to Cut and Edge Melamine Faced Plywood: Fabrication Best Practices A melamine faced plywood panel is judged by its cut edges. Chipping, tear-out and a visible glue line are the defects customers notice first, and all three are caused by tooling and technique rather than by the panel. This guide sets out the fabrication sequence that produces clean results. Preparation Before Cutting Let panels acclimatise flat in the workshop for at least 48 hours; temperature and