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Comparing Precision Abrasive Waterjet Machining to Punch Press

Key punch press strengths

• A well-understood familiar technology
• Rapid production with thin material once the machine is properly programmed and set up
• Relatively low capital cost (although tooling costs can add up)

Key precision abrasive waterjet strengths

• Very rapid programming and set up for short run parts
• No distortion of closely spaced parts
• Minimal burr
• Ability to work in a wide range of thickness, from sheet metal to thick plate
• Ability to work in a very wide range of materials
• No special tooling required for unusual shapes or profiles

The key reason punch press owners buy a precision abrasivejet is to eliminate all the set up involved in doing short runs and prototype parts and to expand the range of materials and thicknesses they can process.