The invention relates to cutting machines, in particular to a sensing type flat panel cutting machine. The sensing type flat panel cutting machine comprises a workbench, a moving block, a cross beam, a driving device, horizontal guide rails, a mobile guide rail and a control panel. The horizontal guide rails are arranged on the two sides of the workbench, the driving device is movably connected with the workbench through the horizontal guide rail, and the cross beam is fixedly arranged in the middle of the driving device. The moving guide rail is arranged on the cross beam, and the moving block is movably connected with the cross beam through the moving guide rail. The control panel is further fixedly arranged on the side edge of the workbench, a sensor is arranged at the front end of the moving block, an alarm is arranged on the cross beam, and the sensor is connected with the alarm. According to the sensing type flat panel cutting machine, work personnel can be warned timely when a cutting mechanism is damaged, so that the cutting mechanism is replaced timely, it is guaranteed that cloth is not damaged, the cost is saved, and the function is improved.