Water Jet Cutting

[Michael J. Spangler]

so is this more practical than laser cutting? and more importantly less expensive. i got a quote on laser cutting some ATS34 for chefs knives... but it's kind of bogus. so are there any places that will cut water jet cut it for me? thanks

 

[Raymond Richard]

Micheal, You shouldn't have a problem finding someone to water jet cut your steel. Years ago I had about the strangest knife order and it was something I either needed to have done with a laser or a water jet. Took it to the laser place first since it was close to where I was working at the time. After 3 hours they managed one 1/4" hole. Water jet had no problem with it and it cost almost half the price of the laser. The steel was 1/4" ATS 34.

 

[Alain M-D]

Maybe Halpern Titanium ?
I saw on the web site that he offer
Dynamic Waterjet™ Cutting Technology..
http://www.halperntitanium.com/

Alain M-D

 

[george tichbourne]

Its only 10 knives get a couple of fresh belts and you will have it done in a couple of hours.

 

[Bruce Bump]

All the money Ive spent in the past on lazer and water cutting would have paid for a nice bandsaw. I finally got smart and bought one. ENCO has them for about $169 on sale. Get a good blade too while you are at it.