Waterjet vs Laser Cutting
FedTech's custom manufacturing services include both laser cutting services and waterjet cutting services with reverse engineering capability, complete CAD/CAM capability, same day quotations and competitive pricing.
Custom Cutting Overview
The difference between waterjet cutting and laser cutting lies primarily in thickness cutting ability, material choice, and accuracy required for different applications. With some of the largest equipment in the Midwest, FedTech has the capacity required for your waterjet or laser cutting needs. What are the main differences between waterjet cutting and laser cutting? Read below for information about each cutting process.
Typical Waterjet Cutting Applications
- Shape cutting of 1/4" and thicker aluminum
- Net size cutting of 3/4" and thicker stainless steel
- Blank cutting of parts for final machining
- Short run lots of sheet metal parts
- Converting plate stock to bar
- Precision cuts in 1/2" and thicker mild steel
- All types of hardened materials
- Intricate shapes in delicate materials
- Custom shims in stainless steel and exotic materials
- Screen cutting without burrs or warping
- Tube cutting without affecting its inner diameter, and more.
What’s it take
- 60,000 psi Water pressure
- High Quality abrasive media
- Precision CNC Waterjet equipment
- Trained Technicians
- Quality Program
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