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Why Waterjet
(1)Low Cost.
Our
abrasive water jet machining center
uses your existing DXF files. No
costly dies, fixtures, or elaborate
CNC programs required.
(2)No Minimum.
Low
startup costs allow for inexpensive,
highly accurate production for
quantities as small as one item.
(3)Fast Turnaround.
Working
from your drawings eliminates the need
to wait for dies or fixtures.
(4)High Accuracy
Cuts are
accurate within ±0.005".
(5)Smooth, Flat cuts.
Water jet
cuts are smooth, similar to a fine
sandblasted finish. Flexible materials
cut with less taper than cuts made
through die cutting.
(6)No Heat Buildup.
Materials
like glass, rubber, and plastic will
not melt during the cutting process.
No melting, no heat affected areas, no
structural changes.
(7)Cuts just about anything.
Jet
machining is capable of cutting just
about anything.
(8)Less Waste.
"Parts
nesting" provides optimum use of sheet
materials, reducing scrap.
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COMPARE WATERJET MACHINING TO
OTHER PROCESSES: |
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Process |
Part Cost * |
Part Precision * |
Part Turnaround * |
Material Type Restrictions |
Material Distortions or Stresses
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Cut Quality |
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Jet Machining |
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0.005" |
-- |
no |
no |
smooth |
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Laser |
higher |
higher under 0.5" thick |
faster on thin materials |
yes |
yes |
rough |
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Wire EDM |
higher |
higher |
75% slower |
yes |
yes |
smooth |
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Plasma Cutting |
lower |
lower |
faster |
yes |
yes |
rough |
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Flame Cutting |
lower |
lower |
faster |
yes |
yes |
rough |
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Punch Press |
higher on short runs |
similar |
slower |
yes |
yes |
burred edges |
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* compared to waterjet machining.
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For more in-depth information about the
Waterjet cutting process go to:
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