Special process
Precise water jet cuts using pure water or abrasive cutting for particularly thick and hard materials, for a wide variety of contours and blanks.
Cutting pressure
up to 6,000 bar
Machine power
up to 125 hp
Material thickness
from 0.3 to > 100 mm
Sheet size
up to 2,000 x 2,000 mm
Overview
With thicker materials in particular, the punched contour turns out very concave. That is why we produce such contours by water jet cutting with tight tolerances. Depending on the material and the dimensions of the parts to be cut, we have various machines with up to 125 hp at our disposal.
Compared with punching, this also allows large-volume seals and blanks to be produced. In both processes, cutting speed is decisive for cut quality: the faster the water jet is guided, the more pronounced the score marks. For a clean, fine cut quality, we reduce the speed accordingly.
Whether prototypes, one-off parts, small series or series production, this process offers a wide range of possibilities.
We also water-jet cut sheet material listed under the KTW-BWGL for drinking water applications, for example for large flat seals. More under drinking water.
Two processes
With pure water cutting, we cut at a pressure of up to 6,000 bar with a nozzle diameter of 0.12 to 0.25 mm. This allows us to process elastomers and plastics more than 100 mm thick and also to produce large-volume seals and blanks up to approx. 2,000 x 2,000 mm.
For cutting very hard and particularly thick elastomers, high-pressure sealing materials and plastics, we offer abrasive cutting. In this process, fine sand is added to the water jet in the cutting head.
Technical data
The figures may vary depending on material and dimensions. Contact us with your specific requirements.
Material
Various elastomers and plastics such as NBR, CR, EPDM, FKM and silicone, for reliable seals across a wide range of requirements.
Cutting nozzles
Nozzle diameters from 0.12 to 0.25 mm.
Material thicknesses
From thin materials starting at 0.3 mm up to thick sheet material of over 100 mm.
Cutting pressure
Up to 6,000 bar with pure water cutting.
Dimensions
Sheet sizes up to 2,000 x 2,000 mm.
Programming costs
Low programming costs, which are waived if you provide a STEP or DXF file.
Quantities
From prototypes and one-off parts through small series to series production, also in multiple layers.
Your blank
Send us your STEP or DXF file or your specifications and we will cut your prototype, small series or series.
Working together
Tell us the material, thickness and contour. We will recommend pure water or abrasive cutting and the right cut quality.
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