Metals distribution companies play a pivotal role in the supply and manufacturing chain from raw ore to finished goods. With labor shortages and an increasing variety of specialty metals in demand, this role is becoming more important every day.
The ‘lights-out’ concept means using your production assets during off-hours, typically overnight and on weekends.
Today, digital control systems powered by computer-aided design (CAD) and control software enable tool users to achieve high levels of accuracy.
There are several factors to consider that will maximize your abrasive cutting productivity and your investment.
If you’ve read any of our previous blogs, you are already familiar with the specifications, features and capabilities of water jet systems. You may not be as familiar with plasma cutting systems. Let’s dig into what a plasma cutting system is, and how they stack up against water jet machines.
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.
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.
Despite the misnomer related to 3-axis machines, these types of waterjet systems offer a wealth of potential and advantages over other cutting operations, including manual cutting and even more expensive 5-axis machines. Let’s explore the different types of 3-axis waterjet and AbrasiveJet systems and their respective benefits.
When purchasing a water jet cutting system, there are many factors to consider. Most buyers focus on the obvious factors when making a decision, including budget, footprint, capability, and system compatibility.
The cutting head is one of the most crucial parts of any water jet cutting machine. However, it’s also a component with several consumable parts that need to be replaced periodically to keep the system at peak performance while maintaining safety standards.
