A leader in the development of waterjet machining, LAI optimizes the process for advanced manufacturing applications. LAI’s staff can provide process development for innovative applications as well as program management from concept through finished parts for long-run production parts.

High-Definition Waterjet CuttingTM is ideal, in many cases, for material removal and near-net cutting of metal components. Waterjet processing cuts through materials like titanium and stainless steel faster than conventional machining methods. Parts are often blanked out by waterjet processing before undergoing final CNC machining. LAI's specialized waterjet workstations can trim complex three-dimensional parts, cut material such as titanium up to 18 inches thick and drill holes as small as 0.016 inches in diameter.

LAI's waterjet processes include Five-Axis Waterjet Machining, High-Definition Waterjet CuttingTM, Waterjet Drilling,  Waterjet Drill-to-Flow ProcessingTM and Rotary Waterjet Processing.

High-Definition Waterjet Cutting

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A multi-head waterjet workstations custs slots in material.

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Waterjet-cut parts removed from
their nest in titanium.

LAI has developed High-Definition Waterjet CuttingTM, which incorporates LAI’s patent-pending computerized cutting system. LAI method allows cutting speeds two to six times faster than conventional abrasive waterjet cutting while offering less taper and smaller kerfs. The process allows:

  • Accuracy to ±0.002 inches.
  • Cutting materials up to 18 inches thick.
  • Sizes up to 15 x 15 x 5 feet.
  • Multiple-head cutting for faster processing.
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Tightly nested titanium parts.

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A side shot reveals the thickness.