Cost Comparison
An independent test was recently conducted by a reputable cabinet shop in Victoria. Two identical saw blades (Dimar 80 tooth ATB) were purchased to determine the difference in cutting ability between blades sharpened with our older hydraulic sharpening machine (similar to those used by the other sharpening companies) versus blades sharpened with our new precision CNC machine.
Here are the results:
Hydraulic
CNC
Increase
Linear feet cut per sharpening
(Based on actual cutting results)
1,000
(CNC)
1,500+
(Increase)
50%
Maximum number of sharpenings per blade (Calculated based on measuring carbide tips before and after sharpening and calculating # of sharpenings possible)
10
(CNC)
20+
(Increase)
100%
Cutting Capacity
(linear feet)
10,000
(CNC)
30,000
(Increase)
200%
Putting it another way… here is the cost to cut 30,000 linear feet of melamine:
Hydraulic
CNC
Saw blades required
3
(CNC)
1
Total blade cost ($130 per blade)
$390
(CNC)
$130
Sharpening cost
(Using $27 per sharpening)
$810
(CNC)
$130
Labour cost to change blades
($18 per hr. allowing 5 minutes per change)
$45
(CNC)
$30
Total Cost
$1,245
(CNC)
$700
Cost Savings
–
(CNC)
$545
In conclusion, when using the CNC sharpening machine versus the hydraulic sharpening machine you:
- 1. Sharpen your blade less often.
- 2. Cut more board feet of wood before you have to sharpen your blade.
- 3. Sharpen your blade more times before having to buy a new one.
- 4. Cut more board feet of wood before you have to replace your blade.
- 5. Save significant money using The Edge Sharpening’s precision CNC sharpening machine versus hydraulic sharpening.
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