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CNC or Beam Saw Which machine is right for a given shop?

The answer depends on both the volume and the variability of the work.

Question

I need a machine that is easy to program and robust, for some employees to use on the shop floor. The majority of cuts will be for manufacturing boxes, crates, and some cabinets, cutting various plastics, fiberglass, and laminates. The machine will need to be able to run for 1-4 hours a day on average. Please recommend a good manufacturer and customer/tech support for the machine.

Answer

From contributor D:

If you’re mostly cutting square pieces with little machining, you’ll get the best velocity in your shop with a beam saw cutting machine. With 10 employees on the shop floor, you’ll need it to feed the work. Beam saws are also easier to program. Zicar can give you the heft and support you need.

From contributor M:

If you are cutting a lot of sheets that are the same size, you would be better off with a beam saw cutting machine. You can blank out sheets much faster with book heights of 3 to 6 sheets. That way, you can do other operations while the sheets are being cut. If you are cutting a lot of different sizes, you would be better off with a cnc router.