Category Archives: Water Jet Cutting

On average waterjet cutting services will cost between $19-$37 per hour, according to Wardjet.com. Of course, total costs will vary based on factors like water, power and prices of parts.

How Much Does Waterjet Cutting Cost?

It’s well known that operating and maintaining waterjet cutting machines can be extremely costly. When you use the services of a company providing waterjet cutting, you will have to pay for other expenses related to the process. Here is a brief list of factors that most companies will include in your quote:

• Type of waterjet cutting system.
• Time using the machine.
• Flow of garnet rate.
• The programming of the machine and the data entry.
• Costs of having to replace parts.
• Abrasive costs.
• Price to power the machine.
• How much water is used.

A waterjet cutter is different than a typical plasma cutting machine. A waterjet cutter will require the cost of water, power and cost of abrasive. Garnet abrasive can generally account for almost 75 percent of the total operating cost per hour. 

The cost of water is typically the smallest price factored into an estimate. Water cost will simply depend on your location. Parts and power will make up a significant portion of the overall cost, but not nearly as much as abrasive. Prices of utilities and maintenance may come into play as well when requesting the services of waterjet cutting. 

If you have any questions or need any further assistance with waterjet cutting services, we are more than happy to help!

Feel free to contact East Valley Precision today with any questions that you have.

What Is Waterjet Cutting?

A waterjet cutter is a tool used to slice metal. The actual cutting works through a high velocity stream and pressure of water. Waterjet cutting is the process of leveraging computer numerical control (CNCs) systems. This means the waterjets are powered with special software and a system of controls made to match the exact result for the final intended product. 

If the company you are working with is provided enough information on the ideal product, then a quote will be initiated and given the final product for development. How extensive the project/cutting is will determine your rate of pay. 

Here’s a list of some small factors that can add into the rate in which you pay for waterjet cutting.

• Tolerance levels
• If hazardous waste will need to be disposed of after cutting is performed
• Level of density of material being worked on
• Material type worked on

On top of these examples of waterjet cutting, there are also operating fees that will need to be settled. 

Water Jet Cutting Services

East Valley Precision offers water jet cutting services near Phoenix & Chandler, Arizona. Contact East Valley Precision today!

Water jet cutting is a technique engineered for cutting objects utilizing the energy from high speed, high density, extremely high-pressure water. The water gets pressurized at a maximum of 392 MPa and forced out through a small-bored nozzle. Water in which has been pressurized using an extremely high-pressurized pump comes out to a speed of around 3 times the speed of sound, producing a water jet with devastating cutting force. Its applications are far-ranging, with some of its more common place uses include cutting roofing materials, vehicle bumpers, dashboards etc. The cutting and demolishing of concrete structures. It is also utilized in cutting aircraft fuselages for the use of new materials.

Water Jet Cutting Features

1. No impacts from heat Cutting with a water jet is a no-contact form of cutting. No drills or other devices touch the objects, so no heat is created, and there is absolutely no altering of the object or changes in its colorization.
2. No restrictions to the objects that can be targeted Since water jet cutting is carried out with an extremely small volume of extremely high-pressure water, there is little to no water on the cutting surface. Comparable to laser cutting, there are no restrictions to target objects.
3. Assists with the cutting of shapes The cutting out of any type of shapes, from any point (x, y, z). Cutting is possible for 3D shapes, in addition to 2D shapes.
4. Friendly to the environment There is no dust created, so there is no affect to “cutters” or the environment. Additionally, processing can only be carried out with water and an abrasive material, so it is safe for the environment.

Water Jet Kinds

Cutting with a water jet falls into the following two kinds, in accordance to the difference in cutting capability.

Water Jet

Kind of cutting using only a water jet Unsuitable for cutting harder materials, but appropriate for cutting soft materials, such as wood, plastics and/or rubber.

• Primary cutting materials: building materials, rubber, types of foam, types of paper, cloth, and some foods

Abrasive Jet

The kind of cutting that offers jet “powered” and cuts. Abrasive materials are combined into the water jet to improve cutting strength. By combining with an abrasive material, it is achievable to cut hard and laminated types of materials, including titanium, stainless steel, nickel, and aluminum.

• Primary cutting materials Carbon fiber reinforced resins, titanium, stainless steel, aluminum, some types of glass, some types of ceramics, concrete, and more.

Water Jet Cutting Services

East Valley Precision offers water jet cutting services near Phoenix & Chandler, Arizona. Contact East Valley Precision today!

On average waterjet cutting services will cost between $19-$37 per hour, according to Wardjet.com. Of course, total costs will vary based on factors like water, power and prices of parts.

How Much Does Waterjet Cutting Cost?

It’s well known that operating and maintaining waterjet cutting machines can be extremely costly. When you use the services of a company providing waterjet cutting, you will have to pay for other expenses related to the process. Here is a brief list of factors that most companies will include in your quote:

• Type of waterjet cutting system.
• Time using the machine.
• Flow of garnet rate.
• The programming of the machine and the data entry.
• Costs of having to replace parts.
• Abrasive costs.
• Price to power the machine.
• How much water is used.

A waterjet cutter is different than a typical plasma cutting machine. A waterjet cutter will require the cost of water, power and cost of abrasive. Garnet abrasive can generally account for almost 75 percent of the total operating cost per hour. 

The cost of water is typically the smallest price factored into an estimate. Water cost will simply depend on your location. Parts and power will make up a significant portion of the overall cost, but not nearly as much as abrasive. Prices of utilities and maintenance may come into play as well when requesting the services of waterjet cutting. 

If you have any questions or need any further assistance with waterjet cutting services, we are more than happy to help!

Feel free to contact East Valley Precision today with any questions that you have.

What Is Waterjet Cutting?

A waterjet cutter is a tool used to slice metal. The actual cutting works through a high velocity stream and pressure of water. Waterjet cutting is the process of leveraging computer numerical control (CNCs) systems. This means the waterjets are powered with special software and a system of controls made to match the exact result for the final intended product. 

If the company you are working with is provided enough information on the ideal product, then a quote will be initiated and given the final product for development. How extensive the project/cutting is will determine your rate of pay. 

Here’s a list of some small factors that can add into the rate in which you pay for waterjet cutting.

• Tolerance levels
• If hazardous waste will need to be disposed of after cutting is performed
• Level of density of material being worked on
• Material type worked on

On top of these examples of waterjet cutting, there are also operating fees that will need to be settled. 

Water Jet Cutting Services

East Valley Precision offers water jet cutting services near Phoenix & Chandler, Arizona. Contact East Valley Precision today!

Having to cut or sever materials in mass sounds very expensive. But, it’s actually much more affordable than made out to be! General waterjet cutting operating costs average around $15-$30 an hour.

Waterjet Cutting Process

A waterject cutter is a tool used to slice metal. The actual cutting works through a high velocity stream and pressure of water. Waterjet cutting is the process of leveraging computer numerical control (CNCs) systems. This means the waterjets are powered with special software and a system of controls made to match the exact result for the final intended product.

If the company you are working with is provided enough information on the ideal product, then a quote will be initiated and given the final product for development. How extensive the project/cutting is will determine your rate of pay. 

Here’s a list of some small factors that can add into the rate in which you pay for waterjet cutting.

• Tolerance levels
• If hazardous waste will need to be disposed of after cutting is performed
• Level of density of material being worked on
• Material type worked on

On top of these examples of waterjet cutting, there are also operating fees that will need to be settled. 

Prices Associated With Waterjet Cutting

It’s no secret that waterjet cutting machines are extremely pricey to operate and maintain. As mentioned before, when you need to use a waterjet cutting system you will have to pay for other expenses than just borrowing the machine for some time.

Below is a small list of expenses cutting companies tend to factor into your quote.

• The type of waterjet cutting system
• Time using the machine
• Flow of garnet rate
• The programming of the machine and the data entry
• Costs of having to replace worn out parts
• Abrasive costs
• The price to power the machine
• How much water is used during this process

The prices of utilities and maintenance combined can be factored into the total cost for the waterjet cutting services.

In comparison to other methods of cutting, waterjet cutting has a seamless finish to the product. Plus, comparatively speaking, it is very affordable.

If you have any questions or need any further assistance with waterjet cutting services, we are more than happy to help! Contact East Valley Precision today with any questions that you have.

Water Jet Cutting Services

East Valley Precision offers water jet cutting services near Phoenix & Chandler, Arizona. Contact East Valley Precision today!

If you are wondering how the water jet cutting process works, this post should help! The water jet cutting process includes:

Water jet cutting begins with the intensifier pump. The intensifier pump creates high pressure water (up to 90,000 psi) needed for cutting solid materials like metal. The pump utilizes a hydraulic pressure over water system. A large motor drives the pump, creating pressure which powers the piston into a cylinder.

1. Water Input

The low pressure water input pulls water through a high pressure tube

2. Boost pump.

Pumps the water

3. Inlet filter.

The water is forced through the inlet water filter

4. Inlet check valves.

Then the water is forced through the inlet check valves into the intensifier

5. Pressure.

The hydraulic pump pressurizes the fluid and switches between the 2 sides of the piston. The pressure is created with the hydraulic piston which also creates pressure on the water in the intensifier. The pressure is maximized by the larger cylinder pushing a small piston into a water filled cylinder.

6. Accumulator.

Then the high pressured water flows into the accumulator. The accumulator smoothes out any pressure ripples.

7. Cutting head.

The water then flows through the high pressure tubing into the cutting head; The off valve controls the flow of water in the cutting head. this allows the CNC machine to stop and start the process at the right time.

8. Orifice.

The pressurized water is applied to an orifice (defines & creates water streams used to cut through material). The water is mixed with abrasive as it exits the orifice for cutting harder materials.

9. Abrasive.

The garnet abrasive is mixed with the water inside the mixing chamber. The flow of abrasive can be controlled by using the abrasive metering system. When cutting hard material the abrasive is what actually does the cutting.

Water Jet Cutting Services

East Valley Precision offers water jet cutting services near Phoenix & Chandler, Arizona.