water jet cutting

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Brantley

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Does any one out there offer this service to the general public. I make about 20-25 blades per year and would like to explore this avenue.

Thank in advance
 
I have had some cut by RCI Waterjets in Mississauga, Ontario Canada but it is rather expensive for small quantities. The setup charge is in the neighbourhood of $100 then the cutting time is added on.

The precision and lack of hardening of the edges however is excellent. Tolerances are in the order of .005".

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george
www.tichbourneknives.com
sales@tichbourneknives.com

 
There is an outfit called MicroJet in Monroe, Washington that does parts for the public. The address and phone are available on Yahoo yellow pages.

I have a bid request into them now, and will post another note here after the bid/work is done.
 
Try LMS Stampings. ph.(610)866-1433 or e mail:lms@brey-krause.com Ask for Bill and tell him the "credit card knife guy " sent ya. They`ll work with you and know a thing or two about knives. Their work is very nice and I thought their prices were reasonable too. BTW they can also provide Starret steels for a good price. Marcus
 
since, you only make 20- 25 knives a year maybe you should buy an inexpensive metal cutting bandsaw. i have a woodworkind bandsaw, and me and my dad are converting in to a metal cutting bandsaw. the hole deal may cost you $800.
 
you can convert it buying a speed reducer, they can be found in an industrial supply co. and you need the correct set of pulleys to accomidate. also buy yourself a bi-metal bandsaw blade with 14- 18 tpi.
 
I heard back from MicroJet today. To have 250 small, very simple parts made was just under $5.00 each. Way beyond my interest range.
 
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