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Water Jets Cut Any Material That Won't Dissolve in Water
Great Lakes Weld LLC's water jets can cut metal, wood, plastic, glass, and stone! Check out samples of our work below. Founded in 1997, we have over 25 years of experience. Contact us for a FREE estimate.
A Powerful Cutting Method
Water jet cutting is a versatile industrial process that utilizes a high-pressure stream of water to cut through a wide range of materials. This cutting method is particularly effective for materials that are sensitive to heat, such as plastics and aluminum, as it produces minimal heat during the cutting process.
How it Works
There are two primary types of water jet cutting:
Pure Water Jet Cutting: This method uses only high-pressure water to cut soft materials like rubber, wood, and some food products. Abrasive Water Jet Cutting: This method combines high-pressure water with a jet of abrasive particles, such as garnet, to cut harder materials like metals, stone, glass, and ceramics.
In both cases, the high-pressure water jet erodes the material, creating a precise cut.
Advantages of Water Jet Cutting
How it Works
There are two primary types of water jet cutting:
Pure Water Jet Cutting: This method uses only high-pressure water to cut soft materials like rubber, wood, and some food products. Abrasive Water Jet Cutting: This method combines high-pressure water with a jet of abrasive particles, such as garnet, to cut harder materials like metals, stone, glass, and ceramics.
In both cases, the high-pressure water jet erodes the material, creating a precise cut.
Advantages of Water Jet Cutting
- Versatility: Can cut a wide range of materials with varying thicknesses.
- Precision: Produces clean, accurate cuts with minimal material waste.
- Heatless Cutting: Ideal for heat-sensitive materials.
- No Tool Wear: The cutting process doesn't involve tools that can wear out.
- Environmental Friendly: Uses water as the primary cutting medium.
Applications
Water jet cutting is used in various industries, including:
Water jet cutting is used in various industries, including:
- Automotive: Cutting metal components, gaskets, and seals.
- Aerospace: Cutting composite materials, titanium, and other aerospace alloys.
- Stone and Glass: Cutting and shaping countertops, tiles, and glass panels.
- Food Processing: Cutting meat, poultry, and seafood products.
- Manufacturing: Cutting various metal and non-metal components.
In essence, water jet cutting is a powerful and precise method that offers many advantages over traditional cutting techniques.
Call us today if you like to learn more about a specific aspect of water jet cutting! We can discuss your applications in a particular industry or the types of materials we can cut.
SAMPLES OF OUR WORK
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