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TLC (Mechanical) Comparison with Laser Glass Cutting |
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| 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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