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Waterjet cutting (also known as abrasive waterjet cutting) is a fabrication process provided by EPTAHUB. It utilizes a high-pressure jet of water mixed with abrasives to cut metals, plastics, composites, and other materials without generating heat or changing the material's structure. This method allows for the creation of sharp corners, holes, and complex shapes with small inner radii, ensuring quick turnaround times and minimal material waste through precise, narrow cuts.
Our custom water cutting service serves as a cost-effective, on-demand solution to meet your manufacturing requirements. EPTAHUB's sheet cutting and sheet metal cutting services cover everything from low-volume prototypes to high-volume production runs. Additionally, EPTAHUB offers laser cutting services and plasma cutting services.
You can obtain an instant quote by uploading a 3D CAD file or DXF file to our Instant Quoting Engine. The price displayed is the exact amount you will pay. Tariffs and standard parcel shipping costs are included in the prototype pricing for international orders. Extra shipping fees may apply to freight or oversized packages.
Besides 3D CAD, 2D DXF is one of the most widely used file formats for waterjet-cut parts. We have integrated a wide range of features and support for this format to ensure you have the best possible DXF quoting experience for your waterjet-cut components:
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EPTAHUB provides a wide selection of waterjet-cutting materials in various thicknesses.
Waterjet cutting can handle nearly any material, making it ideal for preparing material blanks to a near-net shape.
The wide range of available materials, low unit cost, and fast production speed make waterjet cutting an excellent choice for prototyping.
Large-format cutting capabilities, extensive material options, and high throughput have made waterjet cutting a preferred technology for manufacturing end-use parts.
Similar to CNC machining, sheet metal processes produce highly durable parts that are well-suited for both functional prototypes and end-use production.
All sheet metal parts are manufactured on-demand, and the setup costs are lower compared to CNC machining. Depending on your needs, you can order as few as a single prototype or as many as 10,000 production parts.
Choose from a variety of sheet metals that offer a wide range of strength, conductivity, weight, and corrosion-resistance properties.
By combining the latest cutting, bending, and punching technologies with automated systems, Eptahub provides instant sheet cutting quotes and delivers completed parts in as little as 12 business days.
| Description | General Tolerance |
|---|---|
| Distance Dimensions | For comprehensive details on the tolerances offered by EPTAHUB's sheet cutting service, including edge-to-edge tolerance and taper, please refer to our manufacturing standards. |
| Thickness Dimension | Thickness tolerances are determined by the material blank. |
| Minimum Recommended Part Size | 3.000" |
| Minimum Feature Size | 2X the material thickness, with a minimum of 0.125" |
| Kerf (slit size) | Approximately 0.062" |
| Edge Condition | Waterjet-cut parts will have vertical striations on the edges and may exhibit a slight taper. |
This table contains general information about EPTAHUB’s waterjet cutting services. To learn more, refer to our official sheet cutting manufacturing standards.
The Basics Of Waterjets
A waterjet cutter, often referred to simply as a waterjet, is an industrial cutting device used in the fabrication of flat-cut parts. By using a nozzle to focus water into a high-pressure stream, a waterjet can cut semi-soft materials such as rubber, foam, or wood. When cutting harder materials like aluminum and sheet metal, abrasive granular substances can be added to the jet.
How Waterjets Work
A waterjet is connected to a high-pressure pump, which forces water through specialized tubing and then ejects it from the nozzle at a focused volume and a velocity of up to 900 m/s. The ideal balance of velocity and volume enables the waterjet to maintain its unique high-pressure cutting stream.
In the case of abrasive waterjet cutting, the abrasive substance (typically garnet or aluminum oxide) is mixed with water in a chamber near the nozzle, and the mixture is then sprayed out in a thin water stream.
A waterjet is provided with high accuracy and repeatability by CNC technology, as it can reliably control the movement of the nozzle and the water flow. The software and hardware in waterjet systems can reduce taper, resulting in more vertical edges on thicker materials.
Unlike laser cutters or more traditional cutting tools, waterjet cutting does not cause warping or alter the structure of the material being cut. It is also capable of creating very fine and complex shapes. Furthermore, the precise cuts made by a waterjet do not require sanding or grinding, and it produces no byproducts that could be harmful to human operators or the environment — a key difference from laser cutting and plasma cutting. The water used in the process can also be recycled, which reduces waste and costs while enhancing energy efficiency.
CNC waterjet cutters can be used on almost any material, and they can be easily switched from pure water cutting to abrasive water cutting. This makes them a versatile tool for various industries.
Select from millions of possible combinations of materials, finishes, tolerances, markings, and certifications for your order.
Have your parts delivered directly to your door without the trouble of sourcing, project management, logistics, or handling shipping.
We hold ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100D.
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