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WATERJET FAQs
Below you will find some of the questions more frequently asked by customers regarding water jet technology. Browse through and see if any of them answer a question you may have. If not, you can always call or send an e-mail to sales@dixmetals.com.
Q: What types of Waterjet cutting equipment does DIX Metals have?
A: We utilize Flow Waterjet Equipment. Our first machine features a Dynamic head and delivers over 50,000 PSI. Our second unit is a Flow Cut Dual Head Machine which cuts with 87,000 PSI.
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Q: What are the advantages of waterjet cutting?
A: Our waterjet cutting is extremely precise. For example, a kerf (thickness of a cut) can be as shallow as 0.010 inches with improved cut part tolerances up to +/- 0.005". Additionally, our waterjet machines cut up to four times faster than conventional flat stock water jet cutting machines which equates to extremely high manufacturing efficiency and lower costs. Our waterjet machines make standard and extremely intricate cut designs with incredible precision, with little or no finishing needed.
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Q: Do you work on a local or national basis?
A: Our primary client base is within the continental U.S. However, we have clients worldwide.
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Q: Are your rates competitive?
A: We’re located in California, but one of our largest accounts is on the East Coast. This client finds our quality, rates, delivery times and shipping fees to be the best in the industry.
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Q: What types of material do you cut?
A: The vast majority of the material we cut on our water jet machines is stainless steel and aluminum plate along with some stone, glass and composites.
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Q: How large can the material be?
A: DIX Metals can cut material as large as 6’ x 12’ and up to 6” thick depending on material and density.
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Q: What kind of projects have you produced?
A: Annually, we produce a great quantity of machine-ready blanks, brake parts, racing wheel components, monuments and signs, fencing, tools, architectural accents, clamps, medical device components and more.
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Q: How do your clients work with you?
A: If you can supply us with CAD files, that is our preference. However, we can work with other file formats too and we can even utilize your drawings or sketches. Talk to our staff – if you can envision it – we can do it.
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Q: Who are your clients?
A: Because we specialize in providing machine-ready blanks in preparation for final machining, most of our clients are machine shops and OEMs. We value and respect these relationships very much. We also work with any array of clients within Automotive and Automotive Aftermarket industries, Home Builders and Architects, Aerospace, Military, Race Car Component Builders, Medical Device Makers, Sign Manufacturers and Commercial Packaging and Display Makers
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Q: What about projects requiring special attention?
A: We recently completed a project for an architect working on a custom home. He designed stainless steel fencing with glass inlays that had very tight tolerances. He supplied us with CAD files which we modified slightly to fit his exacting requirements. The end result was stunning. Whether it’s a machine-ready blank or an extremely complex cutout design, we can do virtually anything in a multitude of materials. And, we offer fast, free quotes.
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Q: Our company is concerned about "Green" Manufacturing, How environmentally friendly is water jet cutting?
A: All scrap material from DIX Metals is collected and recycled. Even the Garnet which is the abrasive material used in the waterjet cutting process is recycled for future use, making DIX Metals’ cutting and grinding operations one of the greenest of its kind.
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Q: How do I get more information?
A: Contact us at 800.477.4349 or sales@dixmetals.com.
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