DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS & MATERIALS

 The Advantages of WaterJet Cutting

Waterjet cutting is a technologically-advanced process that uses abrasion to cut most natural and man-made materials. It uses tap water and is very environmentally friendly.   Garnet, a semi-precious stone, is ground to sand-like consistency and used to increase the efficiency of the abrasive cut when used on harder materials.

No HAZ (Heat Affected Zone)   

Laser, plasma, and oxy-fuels cutting methods produce heat that can damage sensitive surfaces during the cutting process.   Waterjet cutting eliminates problems caused by heat cutting.   The waterjet’s “cold cut” process handles fragile and flammable materials, such as plastics and polymers, with speed and efficiency.

No Shear Stress  

Warping, or deformation caused by force, occurs with most pressure cutting processes. Materials like carbon fiber, glass, acrylic, and laminates require improved cutting methods. Waterjet cutting is the answer.

Unmatched Versatility

      ENVISION RAPID CUTTING uses a state-of-the-art WardJet ZXA-613, made in Tallmadge, Ohio.

     Our WardJet has a single cutting head with two (2) axis capability and a gigantic cutting envelop.

     Each panel or piece can be cut to 144” long by 72” wide. (12’x6’)

     Most materials respond well to cuts up to 6 inches thick, often with no secondary finishing. Depending on the material and your purpose, we may be able to make cuts up to 10 inches. Check with us if you have a question about this.

     Waterjet cutting attains much higher tolerances than normal cutting, allowing us to cut the most intricate designs with precision.  Normal kerfs (cutting widths) are .04 to .05 inches.  However, depending on the material, even higher rates may be achieved.

     Our CAD/CAM software is regarded as one of the most versatile design programs in the world.  It uses or converts most mainstream file types, including Autocad .dfx and dwg.  – even scanned images.  Check with us if you have a question.

     ERC will cut as few as one prototype, up to thousands.  We serve B2B customers, professional  contractors, architects, artists, designers and individuals with DIY projects.  And, we offer incredibly fast turn-around for times when you need it yesterday. 

Note:  Envision Rapid Cutting is located in Norman, Oklahoma.  Our low regional delivery fees can minimize freight costs to your job site, often saving you a bundle.  We can also assist by helping you arrange delivery to any job site in Oklahoma, surrounding states or the world.

ERC approaches every job as if it were our own.  We partner with you from first draft design to project completion. By becoming a member of your team, we can you assure the highest level of satisfaction.

Our customers often achieve substantial cost savings from old-school cutting processes by reducing waste, maximizing material use, creating common cutting lines, and by savings on expensive labor and handling.

For some processes there is no better way to cut than waterjet.   For some, there is ONLY waterjet.   If you don’t explore Envision Rapid Cutting, you may never know… Call Gene today!   (405) 831-2085