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To
service you better we have WaterJet cutting.
All
types of metal, composites, wood, plastic and non-tempered
glass can be cut with a waterjet.
In abrasive
cutting, water under ultra high pressure is mixed
with an abrasive (normally garnet) producing an extremely
powerful cutting tool that can be used to cut even
the most delicate or brittle material such as non-tempered
glass. Straight water is ideal for cutting softer
materials such as foam, paper, or rubber. Yet, there
is no effect on the material itself – no heat
affected zone or stress to the material.
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| WaterJet
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- We
can cut a broad spectrum of materials:
metals, plastics, non-tempered glass, tile,
stone of different densities, graphite, granite,
marble, ceramics, wood, and both open and
closecell foams. Virtually any material is
suitable because there is very little, if
any, heat and no work-induced stress. Tempered
metals retain their full strength.
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- We
can cut from thin sheets to 6" thick
stock, all with the same precision. Some
materials can tolerate being stacked for more
production and time savings.
- Able
to handle
parent size sheets as large as 60"
x 120". It can cut materials up to
6" thick with a tracking accuracy of
± 0.005".
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- The
quality of the edge depends on the
desired finish. A smooth, fine sand-blasted-like
sheen can be achieved on most materials eliminating
the need for most post-process finishing.
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Qualities: |
- Excellent
edge finish minimum taper
- Better
edge finish limited striations
- Clean
cut moderate bottom striations
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- Through
cut, severe bottom striations
- Roughest,
requires force to separate
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- Repetitive
Precision: Precise cutting, piercing,
and drilling to tolerances of ± 0.005".
Identical parts can be produced in any number.
Variations in each piece can be made as the
run progresses with slow-down in output rate
through the use of controls.
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Above:
Full Ribbon Mahoghany piece with birds cut out.
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- Savings:
Tooling expenses are reduced as the need for
post-machining is kept to a minimum because
of superior edge integrity and smooth finish.
Minimum wasted material is another cost benefit
of the WaterJet cutting process. Precise,
narrow kerfs along with computer directed
parts nesting.
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