Waterjet Cutting Services for Test Sample Preparation
BENEFITS OF WATERJET CUTTING FOR MATERIAL TESTING
A highly effective cold-cutting process, waterjet cutting is ideal for preparing test samples of many material types, including plastics, polymers, and alloys. Waterjet cutting prevents flaws that traditional methods like lasers or saws inflict, material integrity is uncompromised.
Precision Tolerance: Waterjet cutting tolerance is +/0.001", ideal for preparing highly accurate samples.
Heat-Free Cutting: Avoid heat-affected zones (HAZ) that alter material properties.
Reduce Material Waste: Waterjet cutting has narrow kerf for use on tighter parts, maximizing material use and minimizing waste.
WATERJET CUTTING FOR NON-METALLIC MATERIALS
Waterjet cutting has specific benefits for non-metallic materials like engineered polymers and composites.
Edges and Accuracy: Waterjet cutting creates clean, smooth edges, preserving original sample material quality.
Complex Shapes: Waterjet cutting can cut with pre-programmed patterns of advanced accuracy of sample shapes.
No Heat Exposure: With the use of water, there is no heat or abrasion. Pressurized streams of water maintain material property.
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RELEVANT ACCREDITATIONS
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