Material Composition | Light-duty machining in workshops | Industry: Steel (ASTM A36, 250 MPa) | Base: Plastic (ASTM D638, 45 MPa) | Advanced: Fiberglass composite (ASTM D790, 80 MPa) ▲▲ (▲▲: 2x strength gain vs Base) |
| (weight-constrained environments) | | Base: Lightweight, cost-effective Advanced: Combines strength/lightness | Base: Less durable than steel Advanced: Higher upfront cost |
Power Source | Portable applications without electricity | Industry: Electric (IEC 60238, 1.5kW) | Base: Manual (no power required) | Advanced: Hybrid (electric assist, 0.75kW) ▲ (▲: Adds partial power) |
| (e.g., field maintenance) | | Base: No electricity needed Advanced: Reduces manual effort | Base: Labor-intensive for heavy loads Advanced: Requires occasional charging |
Jaw Design | General machining tasks | Industry: Self-centering (ISO 23442) | Base: Adjustable jaws (serrated edges) | Advanced: Hydraulic jaws (ISO 13399, ±0.01mm precision) ▲▲ (▲▲: 5x precision boost) |
| (variable workpiece sizes) | | Base: Versatile for basic adjustments Advanced: Precision for complex parts | Base: Manual adjustment may reduce accuracy Advanced: Higher maintenance needs |
Mounting System | Standard lathe setups | Industry: Quick-release (SAE J1199) | Base: Standard mount (ISO 23442) | Advanced: Magnetic mount (IEC 60947, 500N force) ▲ (▲: 2x faster setup) |
| (fixed workshop environments) | | Base: Stable attachment Advanced: Rapid tool changes | Base: Time-consuming adjustments Advanced: Requires compatible surfaces |
Precision Level | Machining parts with moderate tolerance needs | Industry: ±0.05mm (ISO 2768-m) | Base: ±0.1mm (ISO 2768-m) | Advanced: ±0.02mm (ISO 2768-fine) ▲▲ (▲▲: 5x tighter tolerance) |
| (general workshop use) | | Base: Sufficient for standard parts Advanced: Meets aerospace-grade specs | Base: Not suitable for high-precision work Advanced: Higher cost |
Warranty Period | Short-term projects or budget constraints | Industry: 1 year | Base: 6 months ▲ | Advanced: 2 years ▲▲ (▲▲: Double coverage) |
| (temporary or low-budget setups) | | Base: Lower upfront cost Advanced: Extended durability assurance | Base: Limited coverage Advanced: Higher price tag |