http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/cuting-parts-on-a-water-jet Free, open-source plans for a low-cost 3-axis CNC mill by Taylor Hokanson and Chris Reilly. Sponsored by the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. en-US Fri, 18 May 2012 00:27:18 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q http://diylilcnc.org/forum/search.php http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/cuting-parts-on-a-water-jet#post-180 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 23:50:06 +0000 JAMESDONOHOE 180@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>Taylor,</p> <p> Sorry have some email problem. Contact is Chris Arnold &lt;Chris.Arnold@icee.co.uk&gt;<br /> A friendly and knowledgable chap. Cost was 297stg. supply and cut. I have the dxf's if anybody needs them.</p> <p> Jim </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/cuting-parts-on-a-water-jet#post-179 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 23:21:27 +0000 JAMESDONOHOE 179@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>Taylor,</p> <p> I'm using Acrylic.Will provide info requested .</p> <p> Jim </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/cuting-parts-on-a-water-jet#post-178 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 22:37:26 +0000 Taylor 178@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>Jim,</p> <p>What material did you cut? Also, please post additional ICEE contact/pricing info for fellow UKer's. </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/cuting-parts-on-a-water-jet#post-172 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 08:35:54 +0000 JAMESDONOHOE 172@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>Had mine done with water-jet by ICEE in the U.K. - superb results!!!</p> <p> Jim </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/cuting-parts-on-a-water-jet#post-73 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:52:29 +0000 Taylor 73@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>Another thought - when preparing to use waterjet (or whatever CNC method), ask about the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saw">kerf</a> (or how much/what width material is lost to the cut). We used a laser, but that still produced a measurable difference between the file and the actual, fabricated object. In other words, if a bearing was exactly .5" across and our file had a .500" hole, the kerf was wide enough that the bearing could be press-fit into place once the design had been laser cut. As you might imagine, aluminum will be less forgiving than Masonite when it comes to the size difference between tab and slot in the design. </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/cuting-parts-on-a-water-jet#post-72 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:58:54 +0000 escozoo 72@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>Probably use what ever I can get the Cheapest. But maybe I can get some scrap aluminum for cheap. </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/cuting-parts-on-a-water-jet#post-60 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:49:48 +0000 Taylor 60@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>I don't see why not, though we haven't had the opportunity to work with waterjet directly. Would you be cutting a more water-resistant stock like aluminum plate? </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/cuting-parts-on-a-water-jet#post-59 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:22:59 +0000 escozoo 59@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>I have access to a water jet, do you think it would be able to handle the tolerances? </p> <p>This is a great idea and I am excited to get started.</p> <p>Thanks,<br /> Daniel </p>