Panel saw

Both types have the saw traveling through the short side of the sheet called cross cutting.

The new system accomplished the task more elegantly by allowing the work piece to be fed through the saw blade while lying on a sliding table.

Some higher end panel saws feature computer controls that move the blade and fence systems to preset values.

Other lower end machines offer simplicity and ease of use, including full scale hobbyist level panel saws at a mere fraction of the cost.

Scoring is used to create a groove, especially in double side laminate before the main saw rips the piece in two, to avoid chipping.