DESIGN TIPS
Laser Cut Parts &
Waterjet Cut Parts
Our Expertise
- Laser Cut Parts and Waterjet Cut Parts: Tolerances:+/-0.005″ on most parts. By
running slower feed rates, certain parts the tolerance can be +/-0.002″. - Minimum hole size of 0.090″ diameter on waterjet parts, 0.020 with laser parts
depending on material thickness and type. - Square inside corner geometry will cut to a 0.020″ radius on waterjet part and
.005 on laser cut part. - Larger inside or outside radius corner will cut slightly faster (less cost) on
waterjet cutting - Maximum material thickness is 8″ with waterjet cutting and 1 inch high grade steel, .750 SS,
and .750 AL with laser cutting. - Maximum sheet size that can be cut is 6′ x 12′ on waterjet part, 6.5′ x 13‘ on laser
cut part. 10′ x 20′ on plasma cut part.
A small tab will be left on part to hold the part in the sheet and keep the laser or waterjet
part from tipping. Make a note on where a tab will not interfere with part function.
Quotes within an hour714.680.6211
Instant Quote 24/7Best Method:
- E-mail a 2D DXF, DWG, AI file or IGES file. Include in the email;
waterjet or laser part quantity and material.
DXF file tips:
- Only include the part geometry that will be waterjet cut (perimeter
and through holes/cut-outs), no dimensions, notes etc. needed. No
splines or poly lines – use arcs and lines to make the drawing, splines don’t work. - Add a 1″ x 1″ square with an “X” in it near the part geometry, this is
used to check scaling. - Double check for broken or overlapping geometry.
For best pricing make your own nest and send. Visit www.mynesting.com to make your own nest. Leave a minimum of .200 in between parts and .500 border around sheet edges. 6.5ft x 13ft maximum nest size for laser, 75 inch x 156 inch with waterjet. 10ft x 20ft for plasma. Standard sheet sizes are 4′ x 8′, 4′ x 10′ and 5′ x 10′.
Note:
If your part will require additional machining or forming other than just waterjet cutting, include a PDF file of the dimensioned part drawing.
PDF file tips:
- Generate a PDF file of your waterjet or laser part drawing from
your CAD software. - Standard 3 view shop drawing, which can be printed out on our end.
- The drawing would have all the needed dimensions (in inches),
tolerances, and notes to make the part from.
Acceptable:
E-mail, Fax, or send Drawings/Sketches. An actual part could
be shipped to us.
Note:
Clean DXF files will normally incur no additional programming costs. However programming from waterjet and laser part, drawing, or
description may incur additional programming costs.