Dot Test-2” vs. Thunder HR vs. US-HR (Beam Buddy)

Dot Test-2” vs. Thunder HR vs. US-HR (Beam Buddy)


Stock 2" Head vs. Stock Thunder Laser HR Head


Stock 2" Head
Stock Thunder Laser HR Head









Stock Thunder HR Head vs. USA Beam Buddy HR Head


Stock Thunder HR Head
USA Beam Buddy HR Head









Dot Size Comparison








Air Blowing Result






Testing by Thunder Laser China Engineering.

Results obtained with an electron microscope.

Measurements are in microns

Source: Glass DC Excited water-cooled CO2 tube




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