When the part calls for fine, intricate cuts with no room for error, water jet cutting is just the tool for the job. It’s often the go to for industries that demand lower tolerances and high precision for optimal performance, especially aerospace. As we design the production process for your custom converter, the following will outline when water jet cutting might play a role.
Water-jet cutting delivers a narrow, pressurized stream of water to cut the shape from the material. An abrasive material is sometimes added to the water solution, especially when working with thick, heat-resistant foams or harder materials.
In a nutshell, water-jet cutting is the best method when the job requires clean, precise edges or the master material is thick and dense.
Unlike laser cutting, water-jet cutting is a cold process. It does not produce or transfer any heat to the material. Unlike laser cutting, water-jet cuts leave behind no heat-affected zone or other physical changes in the material that can affect performance. This is why water-jet cutting is the go-to in aerospace applications where products must meet rigorous quality standards.
