Waterjets, chosen for the result you need.
Tell Tom what you cut and what the finished edge needs to achieve. We can compare materials, workpiece size, cut quality and running requirements, including applications where avoiding a thermal cutting process matters.
Every question is optional. Share what you know, or call Tom at any point.
Questions that help us compare options
Material & thickness
What materials and thicknesses are involved?
Examples
Metals; composites; stone/glass; other materials. Add usual and maximum thickness, grade or construction if known.
Why it matters
Material behavior and piercing requirements need checking, especially for brittle, coated or layered workpieces.
Workpiece size
What must fit on the machine?
Examples
Stock length/width; largest part; thickness; loading weight; unusual shapes or support needs.
Why it matters
We should check usable cutting area, part support and loading capacity rather than tank dimensions alone.
Edge & accuracy
What result is acceptable after cutting?
Examples
Ready for assembly; finer edge finish; controlled taper; machining allowance; a drawing-defined tolerance.
Why it matters
Thickness, geometry, taper and finish requirements influence the process and time needed to produce the part.
Production mix
How much work needs to get through?
Examples
One-offs; mixed batches; repeat production. Add quantities, shifts and the operation causing delays.
Why it matters
We can assess pump and cutting-system options against useful output, not select from pressure alone.
Cutting options
What shapes and handling will the work need?
Examples
Flat profiles; supported bevel/3D work; taper compensation; loading assistance; abrasive supply/removal.
Why it matters
The cutting head, software and handling must match the geometry and material, not just nominal thickness.
Installation & running
What site and operating requirements should we plan?
Examples
Space; power; water quality/supply; drainage; abrasive storage; waste handling; maintenance access; timing.
Why it matters
A practical comparison includes consumables, servicing and waste arrangements alongside the machine investment.
Options worth discussing: controlled edge taper, heat-sensitive applications, supported bevel cutting and easier abrasive handling. Suitable test cuts can show the balance between finish, speed and secondary work.
More detail, if you want it…
How do we compare waterjet performance?
Agree the acceptable edge first, then compare the time and operating requirements for that result. A faster separation cut and a slower finish-quality cut are different comparisons. Abrasive and water-only processes also serve different materials; suitability and piercing behavior need checking for the actual workpiece.
Useful information, if you have it:
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Material and construction
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Thickness range
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Stock and part size
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Required edge or tolerance
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Quantities
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Current problem
A sample or drawing helps define the test.