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TLC (Mechanical) Comparison with Laser Glass Cutting PDF Print E-mail



Feature

TLC

Laser

Use a mechanical wheel/stylus to propagate a vent

Yes

Yes

Robotic interface possible

Yes

Yes

Cleanroom compatible

Yes

Yes

Cut over another scribe line

Yes

No

Cut tight-radius arc(circular, curvilinear) shapes

Yes

No

Cut pre-patterned glass

Yes

No

Cut metallic-base coated glass

Yes

No

Require contaminating coolants (oil/water/gas) to reduce the heat

No

Yes

Require additional cleaning process after break

No

Yes

On-stage measurement/inspection

Yes

No

Simple, commercial off-the-shelf electronics

Yes

No

Unobstructed load/unload surface

Yes

No

Complex, time-consuming training

No

Yes

Rugged build, high-reliability

Yes

No

Require extensive technical support

No

Yes

Small footprint requiring less real estate in manufacturing line

Yes

No

Affordable - Less than US$100,000

Yes

No

Return on investment in one year or less

Yes

No

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