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NY / NJ / CT
Town Gate Co
Architectural Metal Fabrication Services
We are conveniently located just 5 miles from Manhattan!
WATERJET CUTTING
What is Waterjet Cutting?
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A waterjet cutting machine generates a high pressure stream of water at 55k psi to erode a narrow line in the stock material. To cut a wider range of materials from tool steel to titanium to foam, a granular (typically garnet) abrasive is added to the waterjet, increasing the cutting power of the stream many times over. This process is more accurately called abrasive waterjet cutting.
This super detailed graphic design was cut from 3/16" thick type 6061 aluminum. The standard kerf on a waterjet is only .030" wide!
These deco style radiator covers were waterjet cut from 1/8" thick aluminum then bent on a hydraulic press to form boxes.
This sign is cut from 1/2" mild steel plate and finished with a black oxide. The finish is protected with a was sealer.
This solid brass logo was waterjet cut from 1/4" thick plate and inlay into a tile floor. The dichotomy of materials is beautiful.
4" thick waterjet cut wood? Yep! Abrasive waterjet cutting is one of the most versatile cutting technologies on the market today.
The intricacy of cuts the waterjet is capable of making is often astonishing. This star pattern cut in brass is about 4" x 4".
This closeup shows the abrasive waterjet stream cutting small triangles from 1/2" thick steel plate. Note the tabs keeping them in place.
This beautiful necklace was waterjet cut from 11 gauge type 260 yellow brass. It was then burnished and lacquer coated
This gorgeous sign is waterjet cut from satin finished aluminum and mounted over a steel sheet finished with in a rustic patina.