·Maximum Part Thickness: Typically 2" to 4" thick Up to 10" thick may be cut, but may be cost-prohibitive.
·Tolerances: +/- 0.003" for parts under 1 ' long +/- 0.005" for parts over 1' long
·Minimum inside radius:0.015"
·Minimum slot width (kerf): 0.030"
·Minimum hole diameter: 0.030" in mat'ls up to .250", a bit larger in thicker mat'l
Tips to Control Cost:
Supply a clean .DXF CAD file, with no overlapping elements or gaps in the geometry. Include a 1" square to avoid scaling errors.
·Use Quality 4 and 5 sparingly. Save them for where the highest precision and
smoothest finish are necessary.
·Limit the number of holes in the part. Many pierces can add a lot of run time.
·Avoid sharp inside corners where possible. They take more time, since the jet must stop momentarily to allow the tail to catch up before changing direction.
·Use to cut complex parts to finished or near-net shape, such as gears.
·Use to cut through-holes for tapping or reaming, or to centerpunch locations for subsequent machining operations.
·Use tight part nesting to save on material costs.
