Waterjet Cutting
What are OEM, Aftermarket and Custom Parts and How Waterjet Cutting Services Produce Them?
Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), Aftermarket Parts Manufacturers and Custom Parts Manufacturers are often used interchangeably and, in fact, are essentially the same thing relative to replacing worn or broken components. They all produce parts for machinery and other products. OEMs are operations that make or made the original part for the original piece of equipment.…
Read MoreBusting 4 Myths About Waterjet Cutting
Precision Cutting Service has been in the waterjet cutting business for more than 25 years and during this time we have heard our share of concerns about waterjet cutting’s capabilities. Most, if not all, were unfounded. Indeed, today, water jet cutting is one of the most sought after cutting methods by business and industry. Work…
Read MoreHow Accurate Is Water jet Cutting
Waterjet cutting offers precision and flexibility that cannot be matched by other cutting methods. This technology offer tight tolerances (up to +/- 0.003”) and also works well with virtually any material, including heat-sensitive materials. The high pressure waterjet stream, which forms the foundation of a water jet cutting system, is not rigid like a saw…
Read MoreTop Benefits of Water Jet Cutting
Water jet cutting is a technique that is used to cut a variety of parts from a variety of different materials, including foam, rubber, plastic, aluminum and stone, to name just a few. Owing to its speed, flexibility and precision, it is a reliable and cost-effective manufacturing method that you may want to know about.…
Read MoreConsider Adding a Logo or Other Design to your Next VCT Flooring Project
Vinyl composite tile is an attractive and durable floor covering material used frequently in commercial, industrial, institutional buildings and, perhaps, a little less so in residences. It is made from the chips of colored polyvinyl chloride (PVC)that are then processed into large rolls or individual tiles. What Makes Vinyl Composite Tile So Popular? Here are…
Read MoreThe Difference between OEM and OES Parts and How Water Jet Cutting Companies Can Help Produce Their Replacements.
OEM Parts stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer and OES for Original Equipment Supplier.Water Jet Cutting is a system for producing parts from virtually any material. This blog explains OEM/OES in more detail and why using a water jet cutting service might be a good—or perhaps the only—alternative for getting your replacement parts produced. When machines…
Read MoreDon’t Believe These Myths About Water Jet Cutting
As long-time veterans of the water jet cutting industry, we know we use technology that isn’t well understood. Most people only think of saws or lasers when it comes to industrial or commercial cutting. If they’ve heard of water jet cutting, it’s probably only in the context of cutting stone. Today, we’ve taken a few minutes…
Read MoreWhy We Chose Water Jet Cutting at Precision Cutting Service
When people think of industrial cutting services, they tend to think of either saws with sharp serrated blades or lasers. However, at Precision Cutting Service, we use a different method: water jet cutting. Our process uses a computer guided, extremely thin, and high-speed jet of water, blasting at anywhere from 30,000 to 90,000 PSI depending on…
Read MoreA Guide to Cutting Thick Materials from Today’s Waterjet Cutting Experts
An innovative technology using highly-pressurized water to create clean, efficient cuts, waterjet cutting has become one of the most popular methods today to cut harder, thicker material. At Precision Cutting Service, we use waterjet cutting systems to precisely cut everything from custom gaskets, to OEM parts, striking aluminum signs, unique floor and wall medallions, and…
Read MoreWaterjet Cutting Experts Explain: What is a Constant Seating Stress Gasket?
It’s no secret that gaskets were designed to prevent gas and fluid leaks for flange face and joints. In fact, they were developed because there’s no way to create a leak-proof joint without using them. Custom gaskets are designed to provide compressible material that fit precisely between the faces of a joint, particularly flange faces,…
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