All materials can be from soft rubber and plastics, composites to metals ferrous and non-ferrous. A CNC operated waterjet machine ensures parts within tolerances independent of volumes and with a minimum of waste material. Please note that edge surface and tolerance vary dependent on thickness and material type.
Technical Info
Technical Info on CNC Jet Machining (Water-Jet cutting)
CNC Jet Machining process is a non-thermal cutting method using abrasive garnet sand and water to cut almost any material. In theory a simple process but in practice an advanced cutting technology. The brittle cutting process give a satin finish surface with no slag or heat affected zones minimizing distortion etc.
How does CNC Jet Machining work?
It all starts with ordinary tap water. It is filtered and pressurized in an Ultra High-Pressure pump, then delivered via high-pressure tubing to the cutting head. A small diameter orifice will concentrate the CNC Jet Machine and the pressure transfers in to velocity. The supersonic water stream cuts all kinds of soft material like plastic, foam, rubber, composites and wood. This Process is called cold cutting.
Tap water turned in to Jetstream
To increase the cutting power a abrasive medium gets added to the stream and the water beam turns into high-speed liquid erosion with the ability to cut through a very big spectrum of material types (Glass, metal, duplex alloys, tempered steel, toolsteel and many more).
Where is CNC Jet Machining required?
Laser or plasma not making the cut?
CNC Jet Machining systems can cut a comprehensive range of materials and thicknesses without thermal impact on the material.
Prepare before milling
CNC Jet Machining is ideal for preparation of parts before milling. Cut two dimensional solids quick and easy – and you will cut down on both production, labour and tooling cost.
Streamline EDM
When the EDM tolerances are not needed, waterjet cutting is a cost-efficient complementary cutting method. With the ability to cut non-conducting materials were EDM cannot.
Why CNC Jet Machining?
When calculating the overall production cost, waterjet has repeatedly come out as the most competitive compared to traditional thermal methods, due to nesting efficiency, low material scrap rate.
Smooth cutting edge
With a precision of 0.1 – 0.3mm depending on material type and thickness, leaving very little need for additional processing.
No Heat Affected Zones (H.A.Z)
With the cold cutting method, the material will always keep its characteristics. This also eliminate impact, toxic gases and deformation by slag and dross.
High precision cuts
The water stream cuts between 0.8 – 1mm wide, allowing it to make cuts up to 120mm thick.
Versatility
We can cut different materials and complex shapes – from prototypes to mass production. All by using the same cutting process.
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