Blade-based CNC Cutters | Cutting polycarbonate, acrylic, PVC, wood, MDF for signage, packaging, prototyping | - Knife cutting mechanism ▲ (Industry: blade wear after 500h; Advanced: 1000+ hours1) - Voltage: 220V/380V (3-phase 50Hz)2 ▲ (Industry: 220V only) - Precision: 0.1mm (ISO 230-2)3 ▲ (Industry: 0.2mm) | - Lower operational cost - Versatile for soft/medium materials - Adaptable voltage for global use | - Limited to non-reflective, non-metal materials - Blade replacement required for heavy use |
Laser Cutters | Precision cuts on metals, plastics, wood for aerospace, automotive parts | - Beam accuracy: 0.05mm (ASTM E2855)4 ▲▲ (Industry: 0.1mm) - Non-contact cutting (no deformation) | - High precision for intricate designs - Clean edges with minimal finishing | - High upfront cost - Requires ventilation for fumes - Ineffective on reflective materials |
Waterjet Cutters | Industrial cutting of steel, composites, stone for construction, shipbuilding | - Pressure: 60,000 PSI (AWS D16.1)5 ▲ (Industry: 40,000 PSI) - No heat-affected zones | - Cuts hard/reflective materials - No thermal distortion | - High maintenance costs - Slower compared to plasma/laser - Water/abrasive waste |
Plasma Cutters | Thick metal cutting (e.g., shipbuilding, automotive) | - Cut thickness: Up to 2" (AWS D12.6)6 ▲ (Industry: 1.5") - Speed: 100 IPM (ASTM A370) | - Fast for thick metals - Cost-effective for bulk metal work | - Safety risks (arc flash, UV exposure) - Limited to conductive materials |
Rotary Cutters | Fabrics, thin plastics, paper for apparel, craft projects | - Blade rotation: 3000 RPM (ISO 13399-1)7 ▲ (Industry: 2500 RPM) - Lightweight, portable design | - Quick setup for soft materials - Low noise operation | - Ineffective for hard/thick materials - Less precision for complex shapes |
3D Printers | Prototyping, custom parts, architectural models | - Layer resolution: 0.1mm (ASTM F2792)8 ▲ (Industry: 0.2mm) - Material flexibility (PLA, ABS, resin) | - Creates complex 3D geometries - Minimal material waste | - Slow production speed - Limited material strength for industrial use |