Cutting Comparison Chart

With most conventional cutting methods, they might offer a unique advantage but still fail to meet all of your cutting needs. The Microwaterjet® process provides invaluable cutting benefits and results that you can trust. Explore the chart below to compare conventional cutting methods to each other and see how the Microwaterjet® continues to excel.

Cutting Features	Microwaterjet Cutting	Waterjet Cutting	Laser Cutting	Wire EDM Cutting	Chemical Etching
Able 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

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