Portfolio Archives: Steel Service Centers

ALL ABOUT WATERJET BRICKS – WHAT THEY DO AND WHEN YOU SHOULD USE THEM

Waterjets cut the widest variety of materials of any cutting tool while consistently delivering superior precision and flawless first-cut edge finishes. The material being cut is usually purchased in sheets and laid directly upon metal slats that are supported above the catch tank.

However, the spacing between the slats may be too wide to catch small parts, the material being cut may be soft and prone to sagging, or the steel finish of the slats may mar the material’s surface finish during loading or via backsplash that occurs during the cut.

SELECTING THE BEST CUTTING METHOD FOR YOUR METALS

The most common methods for cutting sheet steel and plate steel includes Shearing, Laser Cutting, Plasma Cutting, Oxyacetylene Cutting and Waterjet Cutting. Each cutting method has advantages within its range of processing.

CUTTING TITANIUM, STAINLESS STEEL, AND OTHER SPECIALTY ALLOYS WITH WATER JET MACHINES

When considering what machine to use to cut specialty metals and alloys, it’s important to consider a variety of factors. Your decision must be guided by material type, thickness, ability to machine post cut, and how much tolerance your operation has for post-cut processing.

WHY SHOULD I USE AN ABRASIVE WATER JET MACHINE TO CUT MY STEEL?

Water jet cutters are extremely popular in a variety of industrial applications. They are used in industries ranging from food processing to steel production. However, depending on your product and application, a particular type of water jet cutter is often a better solution than the other. There are two main types of cutters – standard water jet cutters (water only) and abrasive water jet cutters (these use water with a mixed in abrasive). But how do you know when you need an abrasive water jet cutter? What types of products are best for this type of machine?