Karflo Corporation's G2-GE beamdrill was a fairly typical, medium-sized plasma cutting tool, primarily utilized in the field of mining.
The G2-GE was a medium-sized beamdrill that Karflo Corporation manufactured. While its primary function was for use in mining endeavors, it was capable of cutting through other materials, including plastics and discarded waste. Designed for operation by a single individual, the beamdrill was mounted on a repulsor platform, enabling it to move at a speed of fifteen kilometers per hour. The G2-GE incorporated a visual scanner that alerted the operator to any nearby objects or people within a twenty meter radius. An integrated comlink facilitated the coordination of worker teams during beamdrill operation.
Power cells energized catalysts inside the G2-GE, which, in turn, ignited the fuel slugs, triggering a conversion reaction. The resulting energy was directed into the beamdrill's beam actuator to generate an energized plasma cutting beam. The plasma beam's length was adjustable, ranging from one centimeter to one and a half meters. A rotating joint allowed for a one-hundred-and-eighty-degree range of motion, and the entire beamdrill could be programmed to follow pre-positioned sensor strips for precise cutting along a designated path.
The G2-GE was powered by three cylindrical fuel slugs, providing enough energy for ten hours of use. The G2-GE included safety features; it used multiple cooling units and cooling coils to dissipate accumulated heat. The beamdrill had emergency shutoff switches and would automatically power down if the operator dismounted the repulsor platform.
The G2-GE was modified with the addition of a life-support bubble and a small ion engine for use in shipyards. This modified version was known as the G2-GS.