Abstract: A method for forming a shape of an electro-optical component or photovoltaic component, the method comprising: ultrasonically cutting a substrate using an ultrasonic cutting machine having a holder adapter operatively connected to a shape mould having a contact edge corresponding to the shape, the contact edge making contact with the substrate at a contact region; and spraying a grinding fluid to the contact region; wherein after a predetermined amount of time of ultrasonically cutting the substrate, the component is formed corresponding to the shape.