At a 1 jet llc waterjet cutting product design we use our waterjet machine to cut most metal fabrications.
Waterjet cut aluminum sheet.
Sheet metal waterjet cutting the waterjet cutting is a process of using a high pressure jet of water or a mixture of water and abrasive substance to cut a wide variety of materials such as.
The parts will eventually be formed holes punched and then nickel plated.
He says that laser leaves a molten edge but water leaves a clean cut edge.
At minnesota waterjet we process aluminum products for a wide variety of industries and applications.
Cutting with a waterjet produces a smooth edge with no burn marks cracking or excess burrs.
Thus no tumbling to finish.
Waterjet cutting is a highly effective method of processing aluminum and we are equipped to handle just about any shape or size of alloy.
Acp waterjet stock the most common used materials like aluminum stainless steel and mild steel sheets and plates.
Aluminum sheet is any aluminum sheet metal thicker than foil but thinner than plate sheet is under 249 thick while plate metal is 250 and above many do it yourself projects such as metal fabrication siding or roofing use aluminum sheet because it is a relatively soft metal and thinner gauges can easily be cut.
304 316 and 17 4ph stainless steel sheets plate and bar.
Steel stainless steel aluminum copper marble glass plastic ceramic tile and more.
I was thinking of having some 5052 h32 020 thick aluminum sheet laser cut into small shapes but my buddy said to go with abrasive water jet cutting.
The waterjet is a great tool to project your artistic needs for architectural signage or precision parts.
Manufacturing solutions laser cutting waterjet cutting cnc routing cnc machining and press brake services.
Our pricing is very competitive and our lead time is usually less than 7 business days.
We specialize in waterjet cutting and sheet metal fabrication with an emphasis on steel stainless steel and aluminum.
Hardened tool steel aluminum titanium and a host of exotic metals that prove difficult to cut with other tools or processes.
Ast manufacturing has become one of the industry leaders in providing complete sheet metal fabrication solutions for a broad range of industries.
Due to its corrosion resistance and high strength to weight ratio aluminum has many applications.
In addition since waterjet is a cold cutting method there are no heat affected zones.
Waterjet machines cut all types of metals.
Approximately 50 million tons of aluminum are processed worldwide each year.
To calculate your material cutting speed and waterjet pump pressure download the kmt 60 000psi 90 000psi cutting calculator on your computer.
We are a national cutting and fabrication shop serving austin san antonio and the central texas region.
Copper and brass alloys.