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Aerospace
and metal machining facilities are just two of the industries
which benefit from waterjet cutting techniques. We have the ability
to cut most any material with precision and speed while allowing
for less material waste than more conventional cutting methods.
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Seventy-five
percent of the world's steel, stainless steel and aluminum
are cut by abrasive waterjet shops capable of cutting virtually
any material up to 8" in thickness.
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Complex
shapes are often difficult to cut out of fiberglass, composites
and glass plate. Special care must be taken to ensure the
structural integrity of the product and minimize the risk
of de-lamination. This makes waterjet a favorable alternative.
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Titanium
or Inconel® are difficult to machine with mills or lathes
but can be cut on a waterjet utilizing near-net shape cutting.
This allows for less product waste and makes secondary operations
brief. Once the waterjet process is completed, only a small
amount of virgin material must be removed. Since the waterjet
applies no mechanical stress and leaves no HAZ (heat affected
zone), the finished product is stronger and tool life is
extended.
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Foams,
plastics, gaskets and a variety of other soft materials
can be cut with waterjet and provide a surface finish of
typically 100 to 125 rms for quality cuts and 250 to 350
rms for cuts that are not as critical.
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Part
production by waterjet cutting provides:
- Tolerances
of ±.004"
- Thin
sheet material can be stacked for increased production
- A
reduction in machining time of as much as 75%
- A
burr free edge finish
- No
heat affected zone (HAZ)
- A
reduction in material waste
Allow
us to meet your cutting challenges.
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