Applications: Cutting Methods Comparisons
Comparing Laser cutting to other cutting methods - Plastics:
Impact lasers
Routers
Saws
Die cutters
Water jets
Flexibility
High
Low
Moderate
Tooling / Jigs
None
Demanding
Consumables
Minimal
Cutting Quality
Yield – Material
Materials
Most, most sizes
Most
Most-thin only
Some, all sizes
Speed
Precision
Intricacy
Changing Jobs
Easy
Skill required
Level of Cleanliness
Noise level
Safety
Capital cost
Moderate-High
Operating Cost
Dedicated Operator
Part
Full
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