WATERJET CUTTING

New England Die Cutting operates only with state-of-the-art equipment that can handle a variety of materials. The waterjet cutting action takes place as a result of the ultra-high pressure water being forced through a pre-mounted sapphire orifice as small as .003 in (.076 mm). The pressurized water exits the orifice at extremely high velocities as a coherent waterjet stream that produces a clean cut. This process allows for parts to be tightly nested thus maximizing material usage.

Advantages of Waterjet Cutting: Extremely Accurate Cuts of Complex Parts Efficient/Maximizes Yield High Degree of Repeatability Overcomes Compression Distortions from Conventional Die Cutting Quick Prototypes Waterjet cutting is used in cutting of materials such as: Rubber/elastomers Foams Plastics/laminates Films/tapes EMI shielding materials Cork/cardboards/paper Non-woven/insulation products

ABRASIVE CUTTING

Abrasive waterjet cutting is a combination of water and garnet to cut through materials considered "unmachineable by conventional cutting methods. Abrasive waterjet can cut through materials ranging from 1/16" (1.6 mm) to 12 inches (305 mm) thick with an accuracy of +/- .005 inch (0.13 mm).

Advantages of Abrasive Cutting:

• Handles Fragile Materials With Little To Low Breakage and Chipage Rate
• Extremely Accurate Cuts of Complex Parts

• High Degree of Repeatability
• Efficient/Maximizes Yield
• Quick Prototypes

Abrasive waterjet cutting is used and not limited to materials such as:

• Titanium
• Brass
• Aluminum
• Slate
• Stone
• Any steel
• Glass
• Composites