What is suitable for cutting aluminum?
To cut aluminum, it is best to choose a technology with waterjet or laser cutting. Waterjet cutting is an excellent choice as there is no thermal influence on the material that could lead to metallurgical changes at the cutting edge. It enables precise cuts, regardless of the thickness of the aluminum. In addition, waterjet cutting is environmentally friendly and cost-efficient.
The laser is another effective method of cutting aluminum. Laser cutting produces very precise contours at high cutting speeds. It enables a high surface quality on the cut edges. However, care must be taken to configure the machine correctly to minimize oxide formation and achieve the best possible cut quality.
Eckert Cutting offers both waterjet cutting systems and laser cutting machines, including comprehensive training programs on how to get the most out of these technologies.
Which cutting process is best suited to cutting metal? Which cutting process is best suited to cutting metal? Which cutting method is the best depends on various factors. The type of metal itself, the cutting thickness and the required cutting quality all have an influence on this. The cutting speed can also play a role depending on the production volume. Can you cut steel with water? Can you cut steel with water? Pure water alone cannot cut through steel, as plain water is not hard enough. But with waterjet cutting, the water can be mixed with abrasives such as garnet sand. This massively strengthens the water jet so that steel and other hard materials can be cut precisely.