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In the battle to reduce costs, engineering and manufacturing departments
are constantly on the lookout for an edge. The waterjet process provides
many unique capabilities and advantages that can prove very effective
in the cost battle. Learning more about the waterjet technology will give
you an opportunity to put these cost-cutting capabilities to work. Beyond
cost cutting, the waterjet process is recognized as the most versatile
and fastest growing process in the world (per Frost & Sullivan and
the Market Intelligence Research Corporation). Waterjets are used in high
production applications across the globe. They compliment other technologies
such as milling, laser, EDM, plasma and routers. No noxious gases or liquids
are used in waterjet cutting, and waterjets do not create hazardous materials
or vapors. No heat effected zones or mechanical stresses are left on a
waterjet cut surface. It is truly a versatile, productive, cold cutting
process.
Benefits
 Machines
virtually any material and thickness - easily cuts 2” thick solid
steel
No swivel
plumbing for fast cutting
Rugged
two-piece construction provides accuracy and durability
Material
support system with rapid water level control for clean, quiet underwater
cutting
Cut parts
25-400% faster than conventional flat stock waterjet cutting machines
Improve
cut part tolerances and geometry at significantly higher speeds
Virtually
eliminate taper; taper is < 1 degree in straight-line geometry
Reduce
part cost
True part
stacking ability with consistent tolerance layer to layer
No secondary
finishing required
Cut a
variety of materials, such as metal, stone, glass, and composites
Cut parts
using virtually any CAD file, or scan a drawing directly into machine
Specifications
Sizes/Work
Envelope: - 6 ft x 12 ft (1.8 m x 3.7 m)
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