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.

Rotary Waterjet Machining

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Waterjet- and laser-processed tubes and pipes.

Custom rotary waterjet workstations offer cutting of complex patterns, slots, windows and holes in a variety of tubes, pipes and rings. LAI operates five-axis waterjet machining stations at each of its three divisions located across the country. LAI's innovations in five-axis waterjet processing result in cost-savings benefits for our customers. Five-axis processing offers maximum manufacturing flexibility, eliminates re-positioning of parts and reduces tooling time.