Waterjet cutting copper
Cutting copper can be difficult for some CNC machines but not Waterjet cutting. With MRC Industries, cutting intricate shapes and small holes is trouble-free.
One of the most popular applications for waterjet cutting copper is Industrial copper busbars. Busbars are used in many applications including battery storage, power distribution, furnaces, and even the Monash FSAE cars we sponsor.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Will there be any deformation as a result of cutting Copper with a water jet machine?
The only change to the copper may be a burr on the bottom edge of the part. This can be easily cleaned off with a linisher or sander.
What level of Copper thickness can be cut with a water jet machine?
On our Omax machine the thickest we can fit under our cutting head and nozzle is 200mm.
What type of nozzle is best suited for cutting copper?
We use a 40thou (1.016mm) nozzle, Most machines run from 10thou being a small machine or multiple cutting heads to a 50thou at the bigger end.
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