Cutting Comparison Chart
Comparing Features of Different Cutting Methods
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Importance of Choosing the Right Cutting Method
Getting the results you need starts with choosing the right cutting method—one that ensures precision, protects material integrity, and boosts production efficiency. While methods like laser, EDM, and mechanical cutting have their benefits, they often fall short when it comes to precision, flexibility, or keeping the material in its original condition. Issues like heat distortion, inconsistent tolerances, and the creation of a Heat-Affected Zone (HAZ) can compromise both the quality of your parts and overall production performance. That’s where the Microwaterjet® process stands apart. As a non-thermal cutting solution, Microwaterjet® delivers tight tolerance cutting with no HAZ, no material deformation, and exceptional edge quality across a wide range of materials.
Explore the chart below to compare conventional cutting methods side by side and discover how Microwaterjet® continues to excel where others fall short.
Precision Cutting Methods Feature Comparison Table
Cutting Features | Microwaterjet Cutting | MACROWATERJET Cutting | Laser Cutting | Wire EDM Cutting | Chemical Etching |
Ability to cut a wide range of materials – from rubber to hard alloys | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ❌ | ❌ |
Fast prototype capabilities | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ❌ | ❌ |
No thermal impact or heat affected zones | ✓ | ✓ | ❌ | ❌ | ✓ |
Can cut within a geometric tolerance of +/-0.01mm | ✓ | ❌ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
No post processing required | ✓ | ✓ | ❌ | ❌ | ✓ |
No change in material structure | ✓ | ✓ | ❌ | ❌ | ✓ |
High cutting speed | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ❌ | ❌ |
High surface quality | ✓ | ❌ | ❌ | ✓ | ❌ |
Can cut a kerf width as narrow as 0.2mm | ✓ | ❌ | ✓ | ❌ | ❌ |
Minimal burr on the cutting edge | ✓ | ✓ | ❌ | ✓ | ✓ |
Just-in-time fabrication | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ❌ | ❌ |
Why Choose the Microwaterjet®
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