With greater demand for products made with laser cutters, growing numbers of small businesses and large manufacturing plants are replacing traditional mechanical cutting methods with laser cutting. Laser cutting has a number of unique benefits that other methods can't provide.
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Products made with laser cutters have a much finer tolerance than mechanical-cut items. The edge load from a cutting blade introduces minor warp distortions on the finished shape. These distortions may be so small as to be invisible to the naked eye, but when working under tight tolerances this can still be enough to reject a piece and require remanufacture.
A beam of light doesn't wear out like a cutting blade does. That wear on a mechanical cutting blade can introduce variation when cutting many parts and the difference between the first and last piece in a batch can be substantial. On the other hand, laser cutters produce finished peices that are exactly the same on a consistent basis.
Mechanical cutting introduces the possibility of contamination, either of the blade or the piece being cut. With no physical contact involved, laser cutting reduces or eliminates the possibility of cross-contamination.
Laser Cutters Yield New Possibilities
Manufacturers that incorporate laser cutting into their process often find that they can provide additional products and services. Laser cutters are capable of creating complex shapes with fine detail that are beyond the capability of even the smallest saw blade. Pieces that previously had to be handled manually to add detail or eliminate rough edges come out of the cutter ready to ship.
The cuts often require no or minimal finishing. The automatic sealing of edges in synthetics can also eliminate another post-cutting step. Some materials can't be cost-effectively cut with traditional methods but yield easily to a laser. Materials that are hard or abrasive wear out saw blades but leave the beam of the laser cutter untouched.
One Tool, Many Uses
Another big benefit to laser cutting is the wide range of materials that can be used. By adjusting the power, a single laser cutter can slice through quartz or oak and then minutes later slice cleanly through a sheet of paper without ripping it. A single laser may be able to replace several mechanical cutters.
Not only can these laser cutters handle different materials, but they can handle multiple jobs as well. You no longer need separate tools for rough cuts and fine detail. In fact, you don't even need separate runs for both kinds of cuts. One pass can be enough to turn your raw material into a finished product without any additional work.
Software makes the process of laser cutting easy and safe. It also makes it simple to change jobs as you move from one production batch to the next. Setup is quick and production is likely to increase when moving away from mechanical systems.
Advantages of Laser Cutters Over Mechanical Cutters
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Hitachi C12FDH 15 Amp 12-Inch Dual Bevel Miter Saw with Laser Feature
- 12-inch dual bevel compound miter saw with laser marker
- Miter range 52 degrees right and left; bevel range 48 degrees right and left; 15 Amp; 4,000 rpm
- Micro bevel adjustment knob for fine tuning bevel angles; larger pivoting fence raises to 5-1/8 inches for cutting crown molding
- Includes TCT 32-tooth saw blade, dust bag, vise assembly, box wrench, hex bar wrench and holder assembly
- Measures 24.6 by 30.7 by 27 inches (W by D by H); 46.3 pounds; 5-year warranty
Hitachi C12FDH 15 Amp 12-Inch Dual Bevel Miter Saw with Laser Overview
Includes 12-in Dual Bevel Miter Saw with Laser Marker - C12FDH, 12-in 32T TCT Saw Blade - 726100, Dust Bag - 322955, Vice Assembly - 323677, Box Wrench - 985051, Hex Bar Wrench - 944458
Hitachi C12FDH 15 Amp 12-Inch Dual Bevel Miter Saw with Laser Specifications
The Hitachi C12FDH 12-Inch Dual Compound Miter Saw with Laser Marker provides smooth, accurate miters and crosscuts in a variety of workpieces, including wood, plywood, crown molding, decorative panels, soft fiberboard, hardboard, and aluminum sashes. An ideal tool for trim carpenters, framers, and woodworkers who demand precision and reliability, the C12FDH features Hitachi's exclusive Laser Marker System for exact alignment, cutting accuracy, and predictable blade location.
 C12FDH Compound Miter Saw Tool Specifications |
| Blade Size | 12" | Cross Cut (90°) | 2-3/4" x 8" or 3-1/2" x 7-1/2" | 45° Miter | 2-3/4" x 5-1/2" | 45° Bevel | Left 1-31/32" x 8" Right 1-7/32" x 8" | Miter R/L 45 & Bevel L 45 | 1-31/32" x 8" | Miter R/L 45 & Bevel R 45 | 1-7/32" x 5-1/2" | Miter Cut Range | (R & L) 0°-52° | Bevel Cut Range | (R & L) 0°-48° | Compound Cut Range | Miter (R & L) 0°-45° Bevel (R & L) 0°-45° | Positive Miter Stops | 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 31.6°, 45° | Amps | 15 | No-Load Speed | 4,000 RPM | Tool Dimensions (WxDxH) | 24-5/8"x 30-23/32"x27" | Weight | 46.3 lbs |
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Exclusive Laser Marker System and built-in clamp ensure precision cuts. View larger. |

Adjust the bevel up to 48 degrees to the left or right. |

Thumb-actuated miter stops facilitate simple adjustments at the most common angles. View larger. |
Compound Feature for Precise Miters and BevelsHitachi designed the C12FDH for versatile, easy use. The thumb-actuated positive miter stops for simple miter adjustments at the most common angles between zero and 52 degrees to the left and right. This design allows you to easily change the angle of the cutting blade for creating miters in crown molding and other trim pieces.
The bevel scale ranges from zero to 48 degrees to the left and right, allowing your material to stay in place while you flip the saw head to make opposing cuts, and the saw head bevels to the right or left, also allowing the material to stay securely in place for cutting efficiency. After your major bevel angle is secured, a micro-bevel adjustment knob can be used to dial in a precise angle without the weight of the saw head compromising accuracy.
The 12-inch TCT saw blade (included) makes easy work of delicate trim and other woodwork, and the tall, pivoting aluminum fence stands at a height of 5-1/8 inches to allow for accurate vertical cutting of crown molding and cutting of large workpieces up to 2-5/16 inches high and 5-21/32 inches deep.
Laser Marker Technology for Perfect Cuts Everytime
Hitachi equipped the C12FDH with its exclusive Laser Marker System, which can be activated before the blade is in motion for exact alignment and predictable blade placement. The laser marker is easily adjustable to suit your preferences, simply line up the laser with your mark on the workpiece, and the saw blade will make an exact cut along the laser guide. As long as your measurements are right, your cuts will be, too!
Chock-Full of User-Friendly Features
The C12FDH has plenty of features to help you make the perfect cut the first time. To start, it has a powerful 15-amp motor that generates a no-load speed of up to 4,000 RPM to smoothly and easily cut through even the toughest hardwoods.
For precise, safe cutting, a splinter guard behind the fence increases safety and reduces tear-out for clean, finished cuts, and a comfortable horizontal handle with a vibration-reducing elastomer grip prevents slippage and keeps you in control at all times. Additionally, a large base provides support and balance to prevent material from warping, and a built-in clamping system holds your workpiece in place. An added bonus, easily accessible carbon brushes will help your saw perform for the long term.
The Hitachi C12FDH measures 24-5/8 x 30-23/32 x 27 inches and weighs 46.3 pounds. Durably built, this tool is backed with an industry-leading five-year warranty.
About Hitachi: A Tradition of Innovation
Hitachi Power Tools (Hitachi Koki USA, Ltd.) provides professional-grade power tools for a variety of applications, including woodwork, metalwork, concrete, drilling, cutting, and fastening. Hitachi is a leader in power tool research and development and has achieved many firsts in the power tool industry, including creating the first-ever sliding compound miter saw to combine the capacity of a radial arm saw and the convenience of a miter saw. Today, Hitachi continues the tradition of innovation and engineering with new features in addition to classic quality.
What's in the Box
Compound Miter Saw, 12-inch TCT saw blade, dust bag, vice assembly, box wrench, and hex bar wrench.

15-amp motor powers through hardwoods with ease. |
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