Why Water Jet Cutting Still Matters in the Era of Fibre Lasers
Fibre lasers have become extremely popular in manufacturing. They are fast, accurate, and cheaper to run than older laser systems. But that does not mean water jet cutting is out of the picture. In fact, there are plenty of jobs where a water jet is still the better choice. It really depends on the material and what the job needs.
When Water Jet Is the Better Option
There are a few key reasons water jet cutting is still widely used:
No Heat Issues
Water jet cutting is a cold process, so there is no heat affected zone. That is important for materials that can warp or harden when exposed to heat, like hardened steel, composites, and some plastics.
Works with Almost Any Material
Fibre lasers are great for metals, but if you need to cut stone, rubber, glass, or even laminated materials, a water jet handles all of these easily.
Cuts Thicker Material
If you are dealing with very thick material (100mm or more), water jet cutting can often do the job where a fibre laser might struggle.
Smooth Edge Finish
Water jet cuts tend to leave a clean edge that does not need much finishing, which helps save time.
Cleaner Process for Mixed Materials
Water jets are ideal for cutting layered or composite materials without burning, chipping, or leaving toxic fumes behind.
How Smart Cut Quote Helps with Water Jet Quotes
Quoting for water jet jobs is not always straightforward, especially with different materials and thicknesses involved. That is where Smart Cut Quote helps:
- It works directly from your DXF or DWG files and calculates cutting time based on actual cut length and speeds.
- You can set up your own material library, assign sheet sizes, and manage wastage.
- It supports adding extra processes like drilling or edge prep.
- There are tools to clean up drawings before quoting, which helps avoid errors and wasted time.
Whether you are cutting metal, stone, or composites, Smart Cut Quote makes quoting easier and more accurate.
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