Water jet cutting is an important part of your custom fabrication process, as it provides many benefits over other cutting methods. While it may seem strange that water can be used to cut metal, it is one of the best tools in our arsenal to help us create your unique pieces.
Water jet cutting is almost exactly what it sounds like. A high-powered stream of water is mixed with an abrasive, and together the two create precise cuts in the metals we use. The water is forced out of the machine using pressures between 40,000 and 60,000 PSI, and when that is mixed with the abrasive, magic happens, which results in amazingly skilled touches that cannot always be duplicated with hand forging or other methods.
This method of cutting provides a few different benefits for custom fabrication. One of the most important is its ability to create highly intricate cuts in the metal. This allows us to transfer those highly detailed designs you love into a true work of art that might not be possible with other methods.
Water jet cutting is controlled by CAD, or computer aided design, which allows us to program the machine to cut the metals to the exact specifications needed for your custom fabrication. This allows for precise control over the cuts, as well as perfectly sized components that will work properly upon completion. This minimizes a variety of problems associated with human error, helping your project to turn out perfectly.
This method also allows us to select the right quality of the edge cuts on your work. For larger pieces, we may not require fine edges, but if they are needed for smaller ones, it can all be controlled by how quickly the machine moves through the cuts. This has a serious impact on the finished piece, and is an important part of the design process.
Using water to cut the metal also eliminates the high heat needed for other methods. This protects the metal from warping or melting, which requires additional cleanup to hone a beautiful piece. This allows us to complete your custom pieces faster, which means a much quicker turnaround time for the completed design.
As you can see, there are many advantages to using water jet cutting for your custom pieces. If you are looking for highly detailed, intricate designs, water cutting will help us achieve them.
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What It Is
Water jet cutting is almost exactly what it sounds like. A high-powered stream of water is mixed with an abrasive, and together the two create precise cuts in the metals we use. The water is forced out of the machine using pressures between 40,000 and 60,000 PSI, and when that is mixed with the abrasive, magic happens, which results in amazingly skilled touches that cannot always be duplicated with hand forging or other methods.
Advantages
This method of cutting provides a few different benefits for custom fabrication. One of the most important is its ability to create highly intricate cuts in the metal. This allows us to transfer those highly detailed designs you love into a true work of art that might not be possible with other methods.
Computer Controlled
Water jet cutting is controlled by CAD, or computer aided design, which allows us to program the machine to cut the metals to the exact specifications needed for your custom fabrication. This allows for precise control over the cuts, as well as perfectly sized components that will work properly upon completion. This minimizes a variety of problems associated with human error, helping your project to turn out perfectly.
This method also allows us to select the right quality of the edge cuts on your work. For larger pieces, we may not require fine edges, but if they are needed for smaller ones, it can all be controlled by how quickly the machine moves through the cuts. This has a serious impact on the finished piece, and is an important part of the design process.
Using water to cut the metal also eliminates the high heat needed for other methods. This protects the metal from warping or melting, which requires additional cleanup to hone a beautiful piece. This allows us to complete your custom pieces faster, which means a much quicker turnaround time for the completed design.
As you can see, there are many advantages to using water jet cutting for your custom pieces. If you are looking for highly detailed, intricate designs, water cutting will help us achieve them.
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