leeko
Stainless
- Joined
- Jun 30, 2012
- Location
- Chicago, USA
Hi all,
can anyone advise on the smallest 5-axis waterjet available? I have a specific application in mind, with a work envelope of only 6" x 8" x 2" (height). All the waterjets I've been able to find have a much larger work envelope. I'd like to fit the machine into a small research lab, so space is a concern.
I'd also like advice on how fine a cut (kerf?) Is feasible with waterjet - the other modality we were considering is conventional milling, with endmills around 1/16". Heat buildup would be an issue, which is part of the reason for looking at waterjet. Could a waterjet cut as fine as that? Or even smaller - the fiber, the better.
Thanks in advance,
Lee
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can anyone advise on the smallest 5-axis waterjet available? I have a specific application in mind, with a work envelope of only 6" x 8" x 2" (height). All the waterjets I've been able to find have a much larger work envelope. I'd like to fit the machine into a small research lab, so space is a concern.
I'd also like advice on how fine a cut (kerf?) Is feasible with waterjet - the other modality we were considering is conventional milling, with endmills around 1/16". Heat buildup would be an issue, which is part of the reason for looking at waterjet. Could a waterjet cut as fine as that? Or even smaller - the fiber, the better.
Thanks in advance,
Lee
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