5-Axis Waterjet Cutting in Fresno California
Dale Brisco Inc., is now offering 5-Axis Waterjet Cutting. Our 5-axis waterjet is capable of cutting intricate parts to print that are not possible on other machining equipment and has the ability to slice through materials and alloys ranging from plastics to titanium.
With 5-Axis capabilities, we can bevel, contour, and 3D cut. This includes both abrasive and non-abrasive processes and because of the cutting stream, it produces a low-contact, no-heat force, and its benefits include burr-free parts with a maximum part size of 78” x 157” with the ability to cut up to 10” thick material in a single pass.
Dale Brisco Inc.'s experience, advanced technology, customization options, versatility, superior quality, and competitive edge make us an excellent choice for all your 5-axis waterjet cutting services.
5-Axis Waterjet Cutting Specifications
Ideal for cutting larger or multiple part projects with rapid water level control for submerged cutting and a work envelope offering X-Y cutting travel from Maximum part size 78” wide x 157” long and Sheet/Slab cutting up to 10” thick. Waterjet technology provides higher cutting accuracies and tighter tolerances than other standard cutting processes:
- Capacity:
- No min. up to 8” thick (max)
- Thickness:
- 0 to 10”
- Width:
- 1/2” to 78”
- Length:
- 1/2” to 157”
- Tolerance:
- +/- .020” (standard)
- *Alternate tolerances available by request
- Up to 3” (+/-.005”)
- > 3” to 6” (+/-.010”)
- > 6” to 8” (+/-.031”)
- Min. Hole Size:
- t< 1/2” = .200”
- 1/2” to 1-3/16” = .250”
- 1- 1/4” to 2-1/2” = .300”
- 2- 1/2” to 5” = .375” 5” to 8” = 1.00”
- Max Plate Capacity:
- 78” x 157”
Quick turnaround
Incredible accuracy
Burr-free parts
Variable speeds
Highly durable parts
Cost-effective
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Modern Equipment
Years of Experience
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Quick turnaround
Incredible accuracy
Burr-free parts
Variable speeds
Highly durable parts
Cost-effective
How Does 5-Axis Waterjet Cutting Work?
Our 5-Axis Waterjet cutting machine is used to produce flat-cut parts. The machine is controlled using CNC technology, which allows for repeatability of movement and greater precision and can be used to cut softer materials such as rubber or foam. For hard materials such as sheet metal, an abrasive substance is added to the nozzle and can switch between water cutting and abrasive water cutting depending on the application.
5-Axis Waterjet Cutting Large Format Projects
Abrasive 5-Axis Waterjets are ideally suited for heavy gauge applications with materials such as aluminum, steel, titanium, Inconel, brass, tool steel, glass, stone or composites. Ideal for cutting larger or multiple part projects with rapid water level control for submerged cutting and a large work envelope. Our 5-axis waterjet machine specializes in handling large format projects to better support our customers' needs.
5-Axis Waterjet Cutting Sheet Metal
5-axis Waterjet cutting is ideal for sheet metal projects with thick material or ones that have patterns with large tolerances. 5-axis Waterjet cutting allows the metal to remain flat through the process. There are a lot of factors that come into play specific to the end cost of your cutting project but waterjet cutting for sheet metal is one to consider.
No Heat Affected Zones with 5-axis Waterjet Cutting
5- Axis Waterjet technology is used to cut a wide range of materials. Great for heavy or structural components like large processing line equipment parts, assembly parts, farm equipment, or for any design part application calling for thick material and tight feature tolerance.
5- Axis Waterjet Cutting Materials
Our machine shop features high pressure waterjet cutting and machining with a fast turn around on parts. 5-axis Waterjet cutting is an effective tool for the cutting of reflective materials and alloys including:
● Aluminum
● Steel
● Titanium
● Tool steel
● Composites
● Carbon steel
● Stainless steel
● Brass
● Copper
● Exotic alloys
● Foam
● Plastics
● Rubber
● Silicone
Advantages of 5-Axis Waterjet Cutting
5-Axis Waterjet cutting is one of the most versatile manufacturing processes and suitable for many applications. Although waterjet cutting is similar to laser cutting in some applications, waterjet cutting services result in low-contact, no-heat cutting that produces burr-free parts, can be more affordable, eliminates some secondary operations, and reduces material waste because of the ability to provide close nesting of cut parts. Our 5-axis waterjet cutting machine allows us to produce cuts on materials in virtually any orientation and at any angle (ranging from 0 to 90 degrees). This capability enables consistent and reliable production of complex and intricate parts, including those requiring beveling, 3D, and contouring.
In addition to its versatility, 5-axis waterjet cutting has the following benefits:
● Wide variety of material types
● Minimal heat-affected zone
● Incredible accuracy
● Variable speeds
● Efficient material usage
● Highly durable parts
● Cost-effective
● Quick turnaround
● Produces complex shapes
● Cutting tolerances as close as +/-.005"
● Burr-free parts
● Low contact force of the cutting stream
● Small kerf width to allow tight nesting and optimal material usage
● No distortion or warping of materials
● No Tooling Required
Get a Quote Today for Your Waterjet Cutting Project
At Dale Brisco Inc., we recognize that your project’s needs are specific. That is why our team is ready to review your project’s design and determine the best cutting method for your project — whether it’s waterjet or laser cutting, or another CNC machining service that we offer.
Get started today with an online quote or give us a call at (559) 834-5926. Send us a DXF or PDF of your project for a quick review.
FAQs (5-Axis Waterjet Cutting Services)
A: Water jet cutting refers to cutting a material using a high pressure stream of water. To cut harder materials an abrasive is used, most commonly garnet sand. Garnet is an extremely hard mineral and when added to the water it creates a stream of what is perhaps best described as liquid sandpaper. The result is an efficient process that can cut through nearly anything with extreme precision.
A: We can work with a variety of CAD files including DXF, DWG and PDFs. Having a drawing ready to go in one of these formats saves us setup time, and saves you money. It also allows us to get you a quick and easy cost estimate.
A: Send us what you do have! We can import PDF files and drawings into CAD and convert them into a usable cutting file. If you have only pictures and ideas, bring them to us and through our design services we can work together to create a file to make just the thing you have in mind.
A: A better question would be “what can’t you cut?” Water jet machines can cut nearly any material including stone, metals, plastics, glass, foam, and more.
A: Our 5-axis waterjet can cut a maximum part size of 78” x 157” and the ability to cut up to 10” thick material in a single pass.
A: 5-axis waterjet cutting involves no heat, so it can be used to cut heat sensitive materials that might be damaged by laser cutting. There is no thermal distortion with waterjet cutting.
● Waterjet cutting can also be used on a wider range of materials including reflective materials, which lasers can’t cut.
● The Waterjet is not affected by a reflective surface, unlike lasers.
● Unlike lasers, which need a uniform surface to cut, waterjet machines produce a consistent cutting power over uneven material.
● While lasers can only practically cut to about ½” thick, our 5-axis waterjet machine can cut up to 10” thick material, depending on the material. 5-axis waterjet machines can cut more precisely on thicker material.
● Waterjet cutting produces a smoother edge finish which results in less machining needed later. This saves you valuable time and money.
A: 5-axis waterjets can be used to cut many materials which plasma cutting cannot – such as materials that won’t melt (plastics and stone), or materials that would be destroyed by melting (many aluminum). Plasma cutting is only practical for cutting metals. Waterjets can cut nearly any material.
● 5-axis waterjets can cut more precisely than plasma cutters because no leftover melted metal remains along the cutting edge.
A: 5-Axis Waterjets can cut much faster than EDM systems, while still maintaining accuracy up to +/- .0015″.
● EDM only works on conductive materials. Waterjet machines will cut so much more including wood, stone, and glass!
● Unlike EDM, which needs a uniform surface to cut consistently, waterjet machines produce a consistent cutting power over uneven material.
● EDM requires a pierce hole to be made before cutting can begin. Waterjet machines can make their own pierce holes, saving time and set up costs.
● Our work table is much larger than the average EDM table which allows us to cut large pieces.
