We were switching between using a robo and hand cutting tomatoes at our restaurant. The robo was fast, but the tomatoes were getting badly bruised and turned soggy quickly. Hand cutting was cleaner and the tomatoes stayed firm longer, but it was time consuming and the sizes were inconsistent. This slicer makes the task fast and clean, while producing consistently sized slices. One of our best business investments! WARNING: The blades are insanely sharp, so be careful when washing the slicer.