WATERJET CUTTING
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WORKING CAPABILITIES
ROBOFACTURING3D’s manufacturing network offers Waterjet Cutting capabilities to cut metals up to 300 mm thick. This method does not leave heat-affected zones in the metal sheets. It works inserting small abrasive materials into a jet of water fired at high speeds.
Waterjet Cutting services are mostly used to cut very thick materials. This service applies to carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminium, along others. However, when cutting materials up to 50 mm, we advise going with our Plasma Cutting service, as it can offer lower cost per unit.
Although it is more expensive than other cutting methods, it has its own place in the manufacturing industry. The ability to cut metals up to 300 mm thick without leaving heat-affected zones makes it useful in many cases. It also stands out by providing excellent finishing quality.
CUTTING AREA (L x W)
MAXIMUN MATERIAL THICKNESS
Up to 3000 x 6000 mm
Up to 300 mm
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ADVANTAJES
PRECISION
ROBOFACTURING3D’s Manufacturing Partners can produce tolerances up to +/-0.15 mm, depending on customer specifications, which ensures high quality components.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
Waterjet Cutting helps to reduce hazardous waste compared to other cutting possibilities. There are no dangerous gases or fumes created as a by-product.
NO HEAT-AFFECTED ZONE
Typically, thermal cutting methods leave a heat-affected zone. This hardens the edges of the cut and the presence of burrs . Waterjet Cutting, however, provides a result without hardening, distorting or warping the material.
GREAT CUTTING QUALITY
Waterjet Cutting can provide excellent results that don’t need additional finishing processes. The quality, however, depends on the cutting speed. Slower speed leaves a smoother finish but this, in turn, raises unit cost.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
MATERIALS
ALUMINIUM ALLOY
1000s 99.9% Pure Aluminium Alloy
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3000s Manganese Aluminium Alloy
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CORROSION RESISTANCE MARINE ENVIRONMENT |
5000s Magnesium Aluminium Alloys
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CHEMICAL RESISTANCE MARINE ENVIRONMENT HIGH STRENGTH GOOD WELDABILITY |
HIGH STRENGTH
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HIGH STRENGTH |
6000s Magnesium-Silicon Aluminium Alloys
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CORROSION RESISTANCE GOOD WELDABILITY |
CORROSION RESISTANCE
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STAINLESS STEEL
MILD STEEL
SURFACE FINISHES
STANDARD (AS MACHINED)
– Surface roughness Ra = 3.2 μm (micrometres). Roughness ISO grade N8.
– Available to all metals and plastics.
It is our standard and quickest finish option. Tool marks are visible. Sharp edges and burrs are removed upon request. The colour of the finish will be the natural colour of the material.
IMPROVED MACHINED FINISH
– Surface roughness Ra = 1.6 μm (micrometres). Roughness ISO grade N7.
– Available to all metals and plastics.
The surface roughness will be improved during the CNC machining process itself by slower machining processes. Tool marks are visible, but less obvious. Sharp edges and burrs are removed upon request. The colour of the finish will be the natural colour of the material.
ANODIZING TYPE II OR DECORATIVE
– Corrosion-resistant finish.
– Masking requirements to be indicated in the technical drawings.
– Available to all aluminum materials.
The Type II anodizing process improves the aluminum properties increasing corrosion resistance and producing a uniform finish. ROBOFACTURING3D offers clear or black anodize coating, as well as it can be dyed in multiple colours (available upon request). Standard coating thickness 0,02 to 0,03 mm.
ANODIZING TYPE III OR HARDCOAT
– Corrosion-resistant and wear-resistant finish.
– Masking requirements to be indicated in the technical drawings.
– Available to all aluminum materials.
The Type III anodizing process produces a thicker layer than Type II, adding a wear-resistant properties in addition to the previous corrosion-resistant indicated in Type II. You can find a clear or black anodize coating. Standard coating thickness 0,02 to 0,07 mm.
BEAD BLASTING
– Different grits depending on the size of the bead.
– Masking requirements to be indicated in the technical drawings.
– Available to all metals.
Bead blasting is often used in creating a smooth uniform matte or satin surface finish on machined parts. It is used mainly for visual appearance. Tool marks and sharp edges are removed. It is a very useful surface treatment on parts manufactured by die casting or to improve the surface finish of the part before applying a secondary surface finish, for example anodizing.
ELECTROPOLISHING
– Surface roughness Ra = 0.8 μm (micrometres). Roughness ISO grade N6.
– Improve the appearance and the corrosion resistance.
– Masking requirements to be indicated in the technical drawings.
– Available to all metals.
Electropolishing improves the appearance and the corrosion resistance by reducing the surface roughness. The colour of the finish will be the natural colour of the metal.
POWDER COATING
– Excellent corrosion-resistant and wear-resistant finish.
– Masking requirements to be indicated in the technical drawings.
– Available to all metals.
Powder coatings can produce much thicker coatings than conventional liquid coatings. Also, powder coated parts have fewer appearance differences than liquid coated parts between horizontally coated surfaces and vertically coated surfaces. Curing time is significantly faster with powder coatings. ROBOFACTURING3D offers a clear or black powder coating, but also can be finished in multiple colours (available upon request).
BRUSHING
– Surface roughness Ra = 0.8 μm to 1.6 μm (micrometres). Roughness ISO from grade N6 to grade N7.
– Polishing the metal to improve the appearance.
– Masking requirements to be indicated in the technical drawings.
– Available to all metals.
Brushing the metal will allow a satin finish. It allows to improve the surface roughness of the part but does not improve corrosion resistance since it does not modify the mechanical properties of the metal. The colour of the finish will be the natural colour of the metal.
CHEM FILM (CHROMATE CONVERSION COATING)
– Improve the corrosion resistance and maintain the conductivity properties.
– Masking requirements to be indicated in the technical drawings.
– Available to aluminum and alloys.
A chemical coating will be applied to the metal to improve the corrosion resistance. It can be used as a base for paint. The colour of the finish ROBOFACTURING3D offers is clear, yellow or golden.
TOLERANCES
SHEET METAL MACHINING
For sheet metal features of size (length, width, height, diameter) and location (position, concentricity, symmetry) apply tolerances as follows if:
– Just a 3D file is supplied;
– A technical drawing is supplied but no tolerances specified;
– And no tolerances are specified throughout our quote platform.
Forming and bending: ± 0.50mm
Linear dimensions excluding locations to bends:
| 0 Decimal Places 1 Decimal Place 2 Decimal Places |
± 0.50mm ± 0.25mm ± 0.25mm |
Diameters with inserts: ± 0.10mm
Surface roughness: Ra = 3.2 μm
Angularity: ± 2°
QUALITY REPORTS
The performance of our Robofacturing and Manufacturing Partners is continuously monitored to ensure that all orders are completed in accordance with ROBOFACTURING3D Manufacturing Standards Manual.
We offer four (4) different inspection options. All CNC machined parts will receive a standard inspection report included in the part price and lead time. All inspection options are described below.
STANDARD INSPECTION REPORT
DETAILED INSPECTION REPORT
WITH DIMENSIONAL REPORT
Our Quality Control (QC) will verify the quantity, part material, features, and surface finish. Quality Control (QC) will verify up to 20 dimensions they deem critical. Documentation will not be shipped with your parts.
100% of all dimensions including both actual dimensions and allowable tolerance (subject to the applicable 100 maximums). Technical drawing required in PDF format.
CMM INSPECTION REPORT WITH
DIMENSIONAL REPORT
FIRST ARTICLE INSPECTION REPORT
(PER AS9102)
100% of all dimensions including both actual dimensions and allowable tolerance (subject to the applicable 100 maximums). Technical drawing required in PDF format.
100% of all dimensions including both actual dimensions and allowable tolerance (subject to the applicable 100 maximums). Technical drawing required in PDF format.
CERTIFICATES
STANDARD MATERIAL CERTIFICATION
CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY (CofC)
Every order includes our Standard Material Certification, but this will not be shipped with your parts. Our Quality Control (QC) will verify the part’s material chemical and physical and mechanical properties are in compliance with the specified standards.
Order will include our Certificate of Conformity (CofC) report if it is required from our customer. A competent authority will certify that the supplied part meets the required specifications.
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