Our cutting technology is supported using a cad/cam system whereby we are able to reproduce dimensional drawings, digitise templates or import files via e mail such as dxf or dwg.

Materials can be supplied Free Issue or purchased on behalf of customers.

Turnaround is typically 3-4 days from receipt of material or within 24 hours if required.

Capacity
TMC operates three twin headed water/abrasive cutting machines which can cut components up to 3m x 2m x 130mm thick to a tolerance of 0.25mm, depending upon material thickness.

Advantages
Water/Abrasive jet cutting has several advantages over conventional profiling methods.

• no heat affected zone – it is a cold process
• no tool contact therefore no edge deformation
• materials from 1 to 130mm thick can be profiled
• virtually any material can be cut
• substantial material savings because cutting tool is only 1mm wide
• clean, accurate process
• no tooling costs
• Computer ‘nesting’ of parts maximises material utilisation

Abrasive Water Jet Cutting
A sharp mineral ‘Garnet’can be introduced into the water stream and focussed to give a 1mm diameter beam (cutting tool) capable of profiling almost any material, such as aluminium, titanium, stainless steel ceramics, laminates and kevlars, without heat stressing or deforming the material.