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BEAM Laser |
Saws |
Routers |
|
Speed |
Med |
High |
High |
Flexibility |
High |
Low |
Low |
Cut Quality |
High |
Med |
Med |
Operating Costs |
Low |
Low |
Med |
Skill Required |
Low |
Low |
Low |
Level of Safety |
High |
Low |
Med |
Material Waste |
Low |
Low |
Med |
Tooling/Fixturing |
None |
Med |
Heavy |
Ease of |
Easy |
Easy |
Med |
Capital Costs |
High |
Low |
Med |
Beam Dynamics laser machines offer a wide range of benefits when compared to saws. You do not have to worry about material hold-down because of the powerful vacuum cutting bed. BEAM machines do not have any parts that can wear or dull, so they do not have to be replaced and accuracy is maintained throughout the entire cut. A laser is much more flexible, allowing you to perform all types of cuts on any applicable material with just one machine. A laser can also easily cut hard plastics with adhesive backs that gum-up saw blades. The laser also has a .004” - .007” kerf, letting you cut intricate parts that are simply impossible with a saw.
In comparison to using a router, Beam Dynamics offers a machine with great flexibility, lower operating costs and greater precision when it comes to plastic cutting. Because the laser is non-contact, the costs of cutting are dramatically reduced. There are no tools to purchase, no time spent changing or sharpening tools, and no need for dangerous fixtures. The laser has a .004” - .007” kerf, letting you cut intricate parts that are simply impossible with a router.
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