Sheet metal waterjet cutting the waterjet cutting is a process of using a high pressure jet of water or a mixture of water and abrasive substance to cut a wide variety of materials such as.
Waterjet cut aluminum sheet.
At a 1 jet llc waterjet cutting product design we use our waterjet machine to cut most metal fabrications.
Steel stainless steel aluminum copper marble glass plastic ceramic tile and more.
He says that laser leaves a molten edge but water leaves a clean cut edge.
Copper and brass alloys.
Aluminum sheet is any aluminum sheet metal thicker than foil but thinner than plate sheet is under 249 thick while plate metal is 250 and above many do it yourself projects such as metal fabrication siding or roofing use aluminum sheet because it is a relatively soft metal and thinner gauges can easily be cut.
The waterjet is a great tool to project your artistic needs for architectural signage or precision parts.
Thus no tumbling to finish.
I was thinking of having some 5052 h32 020 thick aluminum sheet laser cut into small shapes but my buddy said to go with abrasive water jet cutting.
We are a national cutting and fabrication shop serving austin san antonio and the central texas region.
Our pricing is very competitive and our lead time is usually less than 7 business days.
A36 1018 4130 4140 516 gr70 steel sheets plate and bar.
Waterjet cutting is a highly effective method of processing aluminum and we are equipped to handle just about any shape or size of alloy.
Waterjet machines cut all types of metals.
Welcome to austin waterjet.
Approximately 50 million tons of aluminum are processed worldwide each year.
At minnesota waterjet we process aluminum products for a wide variety of industries and applications.
To calculate your material cutting speed and waterjet pump pressure download the kmt 60 000psi 90 000psi cutting calculator on your computer.
Manufacturing solutions laser cutting waterjet cutting cnc routing cnc machining and press brake services.
Cutting with a waterjet produces a smooth edge with no burn marks cracking or excess burrs.
5052 h32 3003 2024 and 6061 t6 aluminum sheets plate and bar.
Due to its corrosion resistance and high strength to weight ratio aluminum has many applications.
304 316 and 17 4ph stainless steel sheets plate and bar.
Hardened tool steel aluminum titanium and a host of exotic metals that prove difficult to cut with other tools or processes.
In addition since waterjet is a cold cutting method there are no heat affected zones.
We specialize in waterjet cutting and sheet metal fabrication with an emphasis on steel stainless steel and aluminum.
