In general waterjet cutting may be a good choice for the following situations:
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Convert raw materials into precise components with our waterjet cutting capabilities that deliver consistent quality at production volumes.
Waterjet Cutting is a common choice for quick-turn prototype work since no hard tooling is required and parts can be turned around quickly.
Waterjet Cutting is useful in creating large format parts, as the footprint of the machine offers flexibility, and reducing material waste through part-nesting.
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Read the Full Article for More DetailsKeep in mind that the ultimate tolerances we can meet on a particular design are highly dependent upon the material.
Standard Tolerances Learn more about setting tolerances for elastomeric partsWaterjet cutting has not traditionally been thought of as the “lowest cost” manufacturing process, but, depending on the situation it can be.
Part nesting: One such instance where waterjet cutting can reduce costs is through part nesting. If your part design can be nested in such a way that waterjet cutting allows us to produce more parts from the same size sheet of material, then it can reduce material costs significantly.
Layering: Waterjet cutting can provide the most layering benefits of any process. It is possible to layer multiple sheets of material on top of each other and cut multiple parts out at a time. Because a waterjet can handle a greater level of thickness overall, it can typically cut through more layers than a steel rule die.
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