At Hardwick Machinery, we use water jetting technology to ensure fabrication excellence. It’s a green method that reduces hazardous waste and it doesn’t interfere with the material’s inherent structure. Parts fabricated with water jetting cuts retain better structural integrity, ensuring lasting performance and durability.
Water Jet Technology
The use of high-pressure water jetting dates back to the 1800s, when hydraulic mining was introduced. But it wasn’t until the mid-1900s that water jetting was actively used to cut materials as hard as stainless steel. It changed the landscape of manufacturing, as the method can form intricate shapes without heat transfer.
Using a stream of highly pressurized water along with an abrasive aggregate material, the cutters project water at three times the speed of sound. This technique cleanly cuts materials as light as foam to those as tough as the strongest steel.
Achieve Intricate Results with Water Jetting
Water jetting machines yield remarkably accurate results. Depending on the machine, water jetting cuts may achieve precision down to 0.005 inches. Using advanced design imaging programs, water jetting can create complex shapes as well. This makes this machining technique valuable to countless industries, from metal fabrication to coal mining and more. Water jet machines range in size from a few square feet to hundreds, depending on the application.
The Fast, Economical Solution
If you plan to mill parts from thick sheets of steel, water jetting can cut rough outlines to save time. It can also result in significant cost savings, as there is a drastic drop in material waste with cuts that are beyond precise, with precision edges and no heat-affected zones.
Hardwick Machinery relies on water jetting to provide the ultimate quality product for our clients. Whether incorporated into a larger fabrication or machining project or you’re interested in water jetting services only, contact us today to learn more about our process and the many benefits this method offers.
Why Us for Water Jetting Services?
Our company was established in 1998 as a diesel engine repair and rebuild service, but we have vastly expanded over the past two decades.
We now travel worldwide, providing repair, rebuild, modification and upgrades to systems from many industries. We take your project from the design stage to the finish line. We have the tools and we’ve mastered techniques such as water jetting that ensure project success. Our goal is to support your company’s initiatives, becoming your reliable service team for all machining needs.
Contact us today to find out more about our water jetting services and all our other offerings. You will find competitive prices and a quality of service that is unmatched. Trust Hardwick Machinery — we are here for you.