Waterjet Process Application/ Uses |
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Aerospace applications include:
» Custom control panels and structural components for special purpose aircraft such as crop dusters and oat planes » Rough trimming of turbine blades on jet engines » Aluminium skin, struts, seats, shim stock, brake components, titanium & exotic metals used in manufacturing landing gear |
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Automotive applications include:
» Flanges for custom exhaust systems » Specialty metal gaskets for antique automobiles » Specialty clutch components for racing cars » Specialty brake disks and components for racing cars » Custom skid plates for off-road motorcycles » Intricate decorative brackets and fittings for custom cars & motorcycles » Copper head gaskets for racing engines » Short run production for the model shops » JIT inventory control for piece parts on High Performance Radiators » Custom motorcycle bodies |
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Medical applications include: |
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Glass applications include:
» Special shaped window panels for cabinets and doors » Lens blanks (up to 2” thick) from glass and quartz » Glass components used in the electronic and medical industry » Optical laser parts for various high tech industries » Custom glass panels for the space shuttle » Replacement glass for antique autos » Art deco mirror designs |
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Specialty Lenses:
» Laminated lenses for adjusting colour on HD-TV systems |
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Food Processing Equipment applications include:
» Components (primarily from stainless steel and plastic) for food processing lines » Guards, enclosures, food handling and packaging equipment » Custom food processing equipment » Specialty liquid filling equipment |
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Electrical Equipment applications include:
» Custom and short run electrical enclosures and control panels » Custom designed elevator control panels » Components for portable generators |
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Semi-Conductor applications include:
» Quartz cutting equipment » Stainless steel parts for semi-conductor manufacturing |
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Recreational Equipment applications include: |
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Architectural Products applications include:
» Components for architectural trim and window systems » Custom designs in vinyl, stone and marble flooring and wall coverings » Sign letters in marble, glass, steel, aluminum, brass, plastics. Etc. |
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Musical Instruments applications include:
» Blank out valve components for instruments such as saxophones and clarinets » Intricate designs from material such as mother of pearl for custom guitar inlays |
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Film Industry applications include:
» Cutting rigging components and props for movies » Equipment for camera travels (i.e., rails, motion systems for cameras) |
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Gasket applications include:
» Copper head gaskets for racing engines » Metal and rubber gaskets for various industries. |
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Model and R & D Shops applications include:
» Making architectural models to producing test fixtures and prototype components for Automobiles and R&D labs |
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High Production Manufacturing applications include:
» Manufacture cross bow limbs » Punch die buttons » Small aerospace specialty parts and lenses (sights for rifles) |
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Industrial Processing Equipment applications include:
» Centrifuges » Vapour Deposition Process (VDP) Targets » Profile knife blades for woodworking » Profile knives for recycling composite roof tiles » Profile knives for wood molding |
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Machine Tool applications include:
» Manufacture punch die buttons and strippers |
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Plastics manufacturing applications include:
» Polyurethane products for a variety of industries |
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Elevator Manufacturer applications include:
» Manufacture elevators for high end homes, and smaller commercial applications such as Nursing homes » Manufacture architectural components and metal fittings for elevators |
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Wood Stove Manufacturer applications include:
» Used in lieu of plasma for their product line requiring a better quality edge surface and on short-run production of occasional one-off unit. |