Advanced materials
Micro abrasive waterjet for advanced materials
A cold precision process for Nitinol, zirconia, alumina, titanium, sapphire, glass, carbon fibre, FR4, tantalum, cobalt and other demanding materials.
Cutting sapphire without a heat-affected zone
Finecut micro abrasive waterjet technology uses a non-thermal cutting process, enabling precision cutting of sapphire without creating a heat-affected zone or thermal distortion. The narrow cutting jet, down to approximately 200 µm, also allows intricate geometries and narrow cuts to be produced with low cutting forces.
The achievable accuracy and edge quality depend on factors such as material thickness, geometry and the required surface finish. Application testing is therefore recommended to establish the optimal process parameters.
Cutting Nitinol without HAZ
Finecut micro abrasive waterjet technology can cut Nitinol without creating a heat-affected zone. This is particularly important for medical and other high-performance applications where excessive heat may alter the material's functional properties.
The process enables intricate geometries, narrow sections and fine features. For critical applications, proof-of-concept testing is recommended to verify the required dimensions, edge quality and material performance.
Cutting multilayer and combined materials
Finecut technology can cut through multiple layers of identical or different materials in a single operation. Since the process is non-thermal, it avoids thermal distortion and limits unwanted changes to the individual material layers.
This makes the process suitable for multilayer assemblies, composites, laminates and combined materials. The achievable edge quality and risk of delamination depend on the material combination, bonding method, thickness and geometry. Application testing is therefore recommended before defining final production specifications.
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