Laser cutter modification for the Repair Tool

It would be nice to have a similar function as the laser cutter in the first game back in Subnautica 2, maybe as an upgrade for the repair tool at the modification station.
To avoid the cutout becoming a glitchy physics object like before, the beam could just melt or vaporize a hole straight through the wall instead of cutting a piece out.

The most important part is making sure the effect feels satisfying to use and does not take up extra inventory slots.

I had very similar idea; the only thing I would add is that, once the tool has been upgraded, you should be able to manually switch its mode using a button (for example, “F”), and the tool itself should have a hologram displaying the currently selected mode. Also, the tool’s tip could slightly change its appearance depending on the mode by extending or retracting some elements.