I have access to a water jet, do you think it would be able to handle the tolerances?
This is a great idea and I am excited to get started.
Thanks,
Daniel
DIYLILCNC
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Posted 3 years ago #
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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?
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Probably use what ever I can get the Cheapest. But maybe I can get some scrap aluminum for cheap.
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Another thought - when preparing to use waterjet (or whatever CNC method), ask about the kerf (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.
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Had mine done with water-jet by ICEE in the U.K. - superb results!!!
Jim
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Jim,
What material did you cut? Also, please post additional ICEE contact/pricing info for fellow UKer's.
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Taylor,
I'm using Acrylic.Will provide info requested .
Jim
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Taylor,
Sorry have some email problem. Contact is Chris Arnold <Chris.Arnold@icee.co.uk>
A friendly and knowledgable chap. Cost was 297stg. supply and cut. I have the dxf's if anybody needs them.Jim
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