WATERJET CUTTING

Dix Metals offers abrasive water jet cutting using Flow International Corps newest 87,000 PSI technology dual head system and Dynamic head waterjet system with Active Tolerance Control. These state-of-the-art CAD equipped units allow us to cut a large variety of material including stainless steel, aluminum plate, stone, glass and composites using Flow’s exclusive HyperPressure water jet velocity. With the speed and accuracy of this precise cutting technique, customers enjoy great cost efficiencies. Contact us for a quote or consultation utilizing our online contact form.

Water Jet Cutting Advantages

There are many advantages to our abrasive waterjet cutting systems including much faster cutting times which are up to four times quicker than conventional flat stock water jet cutting machines. Additionally, the precision at which our machines cut is truly phenomenal with improved cut part tolerances up to +/- 0.005". We cut most materials including stainless steel, aluminum plate, stone, glass and composites with near net accuracy, virtually eliminating secondary finish machining.

Waterjet cutting also maximizes material usage through tight nesting which lowers your cost per part. Taper is all but eliminated with < 1 degree in straight-line geometry. Plus waterjet cutting provides elimination of heat affected zones and offers true part stacking ability with consistent tolerance layer to layer. Couple these features with excellent edge quality due to superior accuracy and the capability to cut parts from any CAD file (or we can scan from your drawing) directly into a FlowMaster® waterjet unit and the efficiencies and cost savings per part are unmatched by any other cutting system.

Industries That Benefit From Dix Metals Waterjet Cutting

Dix Metals provides abrasive water jet cutting to a large range of industries which demand highly accurate and cost-efficient machine-ready blanks. Client industries include Machine Shop OEMs, Automotive and Automotive Aftermarket, Home Builders and Architects, Aerospace, Military, Race Car Component Builders – NASCAR, Medical Device Makers, Sign Manufacturers, Commercial Packaging and Display Makers.

Our Flow International Corps Water Jet Cutting Equipment

DIX Metals is home to precise waterjet cutting equipment including two Flow International® Abrasive Waterjets which feature active tolerance control with the capability to cut parts up to four times faster than conventional water jet cutting machines. Our Flow Cut Dynamic head machine delivers over 50,000 PSI. This powerful Water Jet provides incredible cutting tolerances from virtually any CAD file.

Our Flow Cut Dual head machine cuts with 87,000 PSI and provides reduced part costs through precise, time-saving efficiencies while providing cuts with a superior edge quality.

Our senior level waterjet machine operators are ready and equipped to handle your next project. If you would like to learn more about DIX Metals and the promise of water jet cutting for your business or for related services such as on DIX inventory and services – please contact us.

DIX Metals is a full-service stainless steel distributor and stainless steel plate services provider. In addition to offering 6061 aluminum plate and other materials, our services include precision material removal processes and cutting such as Blanchard grinding, double-disc grinding, duplex milling, waterjet cutting and others — all dedicated to the preparation of precision, made-to-order metal blanks.