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STEP 5 OF 11 - WATERJET

Waterjet is the fastest growing machine tool process in the world. It cuts without heat and leaves a clean edge, eliminating the need for secondary finishing. It works by pressurizing water up to 60,000 psi, and forcing it through a tiny opening Waterjets are capable of cutting a variety of materials with CNC accuracy. Typical part tolerances range from between 0.003 and 0.005 of an inch. When small amounts of abrasive particles, such as garnet, are mixed into the jet stream, the resulting "abrasive waterjet" can cut virtually any hard material such as metal, composites, stone and glass.

Waterjet cutting systems are the world's most versatile machine tools. They are capable of cutting virtually any shape in a single step with edge quality that usually requires no secondary finishing. They're the most productive solution for cutting a wide range of materials from 1/16 inch to more than eight inches thick.

Our customers will enjoy many benefits from the Waterjet cutting system:

  • Minimal setup and fixturing time
  • No retooling between jobs
  • Multiple parts cut in a single pass
  • High edge quality reduces secondary finishing
  • Narrow kerf saves raw material

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DIX Metals is a full-service stainless steel distributor and services provider. In addition to offering 6061 aluminum plate and other materials, our services include precision material removal processes and cutting such as Blanchard grinding, double-disc grinding, duplex milling, waterjet cutting and others — all dedicated to the preparation of precision, made-to-order metal blanks.

 
   

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