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The 80160 is for large scale precision machining: For larger parts or multiple parts from large stock up to 6’ x 12’. The 80160 cuts complex flat parts out of most materials including metal, plastic, glass, ceramics, stone and composites directly from a CAD drawing or .DXF file. Extremely hard, reflective and non-conductive materials can also be cut, making it a valuable addition to existing shop capabilities. No tool changes or complex fixturing dramatically reduces setup times and the smooth finish often eliminates the need for secondary machining.
While each shop has its own requirements for cutting projects, most are finding waterjets to be a tremendous asset to their operations - enhancing both productivity and profitability. Today, there is a trend by many job shops to add waterjets to their operations as a complement to other cutting technologies such as EDM, laser, milling, and plasma.
| · | Ceramics » Glass, Granite, Stone, and Marble |
| · | Metals » Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Nickel Alloys such as Inconel and Hastalloy, Copper, Brass, Magnesium, Titanium |
| · | Laminates and Composites |
| · | Foams, Plastics, and various Durometer rubbers |
| · | High tolerance maintained in materials ranging from 0.005 to 2 inches thick |
| · | Can cut materials up to 7-8 inches thick |
| · | Able to cut sheets up to 6x12 feet |
| · | Excellent positional accuracy of ± 0.005-inches |
What is the thickness range that can be cut with waterjet?
As with speed, thickness is a strong function of the material, the machine, and the required tolerance. Practical limits are 2-3 inches for material such as steel with a thickness range of 0.010 to 12-inches thick. However above 2-3 inches there are losses in tolerance due to divergence of the water jet stream as well as loss of speed negating the practical value of using water jet cutting.
Much thicker cuts are possible with softer materials such as plastics, some rubbers and foams. In these cases, thickness of 5-6 inches can be economically cut with water jet. For thin materials several layers can be stacked and cut simultaneously.