Panel saws are tools used to cut full panels of material, commonly wood, to specific dimensions. Vertical saws save space and move up and down to cut, while horizontal saws have a table and extra features. They can cut wood, plywood, plastic, and aluminum, with higher-end models being computer-controlled for precise cuts.
A panel saw is a tool that has a panel in which the material to be cut rests and the saw moves vertically or horizontally. These saws are made to machine and cut full panels of material, most commonly wood, to specific dimensions. The vertical panel saws rest on a wall, while the horizontal derivatives are equipped with a table to rest on. These saws are often used by cabinet makers and sign makers to cut wood, plywood, plastic and aluminum. Lower-end panel saw models come with the saw and few features, while higher-end models are computer controlled for precise cuts.
There are many different saws, each with distinguishable characteristics. With a panel saw, features include a panel saw and a saw unit made to cut entire panels of material. The saw itself rests on a large panel table that is either vertical or horizontal and the table is large enough to hold sheets of material so they can be cut to size for parts.
A vertical panel saw is usually used to save space, because these units typically have fewer features but take up very little floor space. The main panel should rest against a wall and include locking wheels so the operator can move the saw if needed. The saw is in the center of the panel and the operator moves the saw piece up and down to vertically cut the material.
The horizontal saw units sit on the ground and have a saw table. They take up more countertop space, but usually include extra features that upright models don’t have. With these units, the operator places the panel of material on the table of the saw and feeds the material into the saw. The saw itself may move at times, but is usually stationary. These drives have diagnostics and computer checks more often than upright drives.
The materials cut with a panel saw largely depend on the occupation of the operator. A cabinetmaker can use it to process melamine and plywood for cabinets and cabinet parts. Sign makers can cut aluminum and plastic for sign blanks. Overall, the most commonly machined material is wood, but panel saws are versatile to meet the needs of many different operators.
Some panel saw units include only a saw control, which allows the operator to turn the saw on and off, and may allow the operator to control the depth of cut. Higher-end models feature computer controls so the operator can make precise cuts in the material. Computer control is more common with horizontal panel saws, because there is a drive piece that can move the material and cut it into any shape and size the operator needs.
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