Post by account_disabled on Dec 22, 2017 1:13:29 GMT -5
Hi,
I have a part, complex shape, roughly 3" by 6", that I'd like cut from 11 ga steel (0.120) thick. I'll need about a dozen.
The part has a couple round holes and a couple slotted holes.
Is it a problem to cut the holes by either of these methods?
Do they need an edge to start on?
With water jet I could envision a lot of blow back trying to blast through, but maybe that's not an issue.
I suppose with laser they'd have to melt through.
What is a typical kerf for either of these processes?
I'll be drawing these in AutoCAD, might the edge need some finishing?
How far off the finished dimension should I draw the line?
Please help.
Thanks!
I didn't find the right solution from the Internet.
References:
www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/fabrication-cnc-laser-waterjet-plasma-welding-and-fab/general-questions-about-laser-vs-water-jet-cutting-311398/
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I have a part, complex shape, roughly 3" by 6", that I'd like cut from 11 ga steel (0.120) thick. I'll need about a dozen.
The part has a couple round holes and a couple slotted holes.
Is it a problem to cut the holes by either of these methods?
Do they need an edge to start on?
With water jet I could envision a lot of blow back trying to blast through, but maybe that's not an issue.
I suppose with laser they'd have to melt through.
What is a typical kerf for either of these processes?
I'll be drawing these in AutoCAD, might the edge need some finishing?
How far off the finished dimension should I draw the line?
Please help.
Thanks!
I didn't find the right solution from the Internet.
References:
www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/fabrication-cnc-laser-waterjet-plasma-welding-and-fab/general-questions-about-laser-vs-water-jet-cutting-311398/
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