[lendaddy]

Thanks Island, the material isn't a problem. 304 S.S. mostly with some 400 series. Anyway, your thinking is correct (replacing a bandsaw) in theory. The lack of burrs, chips, and accuracy are the advantages. Cost, speed and ease of use are the disadvantages. I would just love to see some real world examples IE:

Cutting 20linear inches of 1" thick stainless plate takes 1 hour and $25 worth of wire. Or something like that. Just ballpark stuff assuming best efficiency.