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As the first company in Scotland to invest in a High Pressure
precision waterjet machine they have invariably set the benchmark,
but what is it?
Process
Using a jet of water which is mixed with a very fine granite
powder and pushed through a 0.8mm nozzle at 3000 bar (45000
psi) a laser like beam is formed to cut through the substrate.
The finish can be as good as machined depending on the speed
of cut.
Capability
The machine can cut up to 100mm (4”.0) thk Stainless steel,
mild steel, aluminium, granite, ceramic, Perspex, wood, glass,
brass, copper, Titanium, rubber, foam, etc. The bed area will
take a full 2.5mtr x 1.5mtr sheet of material
Control
Control of cut and accuracy is most important. The waterjet
is programmed with the drawing of a part/component; the machine
then automatically “nests” the item onto the screen
to give optimum use of material. The fully Cnc machine is then
controlled via a consul by the operator. The beauty of this
technology now allows customers to simply e-mail their Cad drawings,
which are then downloaded and fed straight into the machines
computer. No ambiguity, no dimensional errors.
Advantages
No heat affected zones, no burn marks, no burs, no need to machine
large blocks of material to get them square, very integrate
shapes can be cut, very little wastage.
Customers
Aerospace, medical, electronic, architectural, mechanical, and
packaging, but to name a few.
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