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 Abrasive waterjet machining has many use and advantages. The ability to machine a wide range of materials and thicknesses with a tight tolerance simply gives us capabilities other cutting methods do not have. In many case abrasive waterjet cutting is a cost effective alternative to EDM, laser and stamping. There is no heat affected zone or mechanical stresses. We leave behind a satin smooth edge reducing the need for secondary operations. There are no noxious gases, liquids or oils used OR caused by this process. Our ability to nest results in maximum material use, minimal waste.
Examples:
- Aerospace
- Machine any known material including composites, laminates and hardened steel, exotic alloys, synthetics
- No heat affected zone
- No material hardening or stress
- No chemicals used in process
- Quality edge cutting and finish
- Repeatability
- Machine Shops
- Save your tooling by profiling parts, up to several inches thick
- No heat affected zone
- Center drill holes to reduce set up time
- Manufacturers
- Control Just In Time inventory requirements
- Maintenance and Repair Shops
- One-off parts
- Quick turnaround
- Metal Fabricators
- "Clean Edge" Platework for e.g. brackets, machine parts & weldments
- Direct from CAD drawings
- Metal Stamping, Tool and Die Makers
- Work with heat treated/hardened steel
- Eliminate tooling costs on short-run items
- Tight tolerance-accuracy within .005"
- Repeatability
- Job Shops/OEM's
- Prototypes direct from CAD drawings
- Short run parts
- Capitalize on ability to cut thicker & reflective material
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