Waterjet Cutting

Barnard operates a state-of-the-art CNC waterjet cutting system and three abrasive cutting systems. These advanced systems allow them to economically cut most materials to virtually any shape. Barnard Die, Inc.'s Waterjet/Abrasivejet Service Provides: Fast, economical cutting of virtually all metallic and nonmetallic materials assures accuracy and quality while reducing labor costs. Cuts without heat-usually no secondary finishing required. No thermal distortion or degradation of materials. Net or near-net cutting of complex shapes and contours. Superb edges, even on laminates, without delamination. Physical and chemical characteristics of material cut are unaffected. Will cut fully heat-treated materials. Will pierce and generate holes. Kerf width .032" min abrasivejet. Kerf width .003" min waterjet. Angular Kerf .003" to no more than .030" on thicker materials. Work Envelopes: 36" x 36" 20" x 20" 18" x 43" (x 2)

Abrasives can be introduced via the Paser System™... Particle Stream Erosion. This abrasive jet cuts by impacting and eroding the workpiece, rather than sawing, severing, shearing, burning or grinding, thereby eliminating material degradation. The waterjet cuts relatively soft material with ease. With the Paser™, it cuts the hardest alloys and composits faster and cleaner than lasers and conventional methods Materials Cut by Waterjet/Abrasivejet: Rubber Glass Thermoplastics Mild Steel Tool Steel Titanium Composites Foam Fiberglass Aluminum Graphite Ceramics Wood Plastics

About Barnard Die, Inc.'s System This advanced cutting system derives its efficiency and power by pressurizing water at up to 55,000 psi... and focusing it through a jewel as small as .003" in diameter. Traveling at speeds up to 3 times the speed of sound, the jetstream cuts without heat and exerts little vertical or lateral force. Abrasives can be introduced via the Paser System™... Particle Stream Erosion. This abrasive jet cuts by impacting and eroding the workpiece, rather than sawing, severing, shearing, burning or grinding, thereby eliminating material degradation. The waterjet cuts relatively soft material with ease. With the Paser™, it cuts the hardest alloys and composits faster and cleaner than lasers and conventional methods. Computer Controlled Close loop DC servo motors drive the fully programmable, 3-axis gantry with submicron positioning accuracy. These motors provide flexible, quick-response positioning, accuracy to within .001" for shape or contour cutting-depending on material type and thickness. The water knife path is controlled by computer and with its 3-axis capability, it can cut complex shapes and contours effortlessly. The small kerf, speed and precision of our cutting system makes it ideal for cutting sensitive materials. Equally important, the low cutting temperature and the fact that there are no clamps, drills or other tool contact with the material assures there will be no substrate damage

Our Waterjet/Abrasivejet Service Provides: Fast, economical cutting of virtually all metallic and nonmetallic materials assures accuracy and quality while reducing labor costs. Cuts without heat-usually no secondary finishing required. No thermal distortion or degradation of materials. Net or near-net cutting of complex shapes and contours. Superb edges, even on laminates, without delamination. Physical and chemical characteristics of material cut are unaffected. Will cut fully heat-treated materials. Will pierce and generate holes. Kerf width .032" min abrasivejet. Kerf width .003" min waterjet. Angular Kerf .003" to no more than .030" on thicker materials. Work Envelopes: 36" x 36" 20" x 20" 18" x 43" (x 2)

This advanced cutting system derives its efficiency and power by pressurizing water at up to 55,000 psi... and focusing it through a jewel as small as .003" in diameter. Traveling at speeds up to 3 times the speed of sound, the jetstream cuts without heat and exerts little vertical or lateral force. Abrasives can be introduced via the Paser System™... Particle Stream Erosion. This abrasive jet cuts by impacting and eroding the workpiece, rather than sawing, severing, shearing, burning or grinding, thereby eliminating material degradation. The waterjet cuts relatively soft material with ease. With the Paser™, it cuts the hardest alloys and composits faster and cleaner than lasers and conventional methods

Experts by design. Where do engineers find the marriage of imagination and precision? Where do designers find someone to agree anything is possible? And where do architects go to find just the right materials? Arcadia. For years, Arcadia has supplied the architectural effects industry with inspiration and support. We have the knowledge to recognize your needs and the expertise to meet them. Any project. Any size. Done right. Guaranteed. Architectural Photo Gallery The Arcadia difference: Lower part cost Large plate capacity Multiple cutting heads per machine Optimum nesting due to wide selection of table sizes 5 axis cutting capabilities Quick prototype process Advantages of Waterjet Cutting: Flexible design options Can cut almost any material Cut various tolerances without changeover/setups. Can cut any hole geometry without tool change

INSUL-FAB OF TEXAS has the latest technology in waterjet cutting, Virtually any material can be cut with waterjet. Shapes that are difficult to produce with die cutting are easily cut with waterjet and no tooling is required. Softer materials like foam, fiber-glass, rubber and plastics are cut with water alone. Garnet is added to the water stream to cut harder materials such as metals, stone, glass, and composites. Their 60" X 120" bed size enables them to cut large parts and efficiently turn large orders. Cutting Foam, Plastic, Metal, and other Materials No Tooling Required Capacity for Large Parts and Large Orders

Medical Equipment

There’s no room for error when you’re building the tools that save lives. As in medicine, at Arcadia we must be precise in our movements, experts in our field. There is no time to waste and the job must be done right. With a promise to satisfy all expectations. Arcadia has been servicing the medical equipment industry for years. Our reputation for unparalleled technology, sector knowledge and efficiency sets us apart. And our superior service standards are as impressive as our cost savings. It all makes for a very healthy relationship. The Arcadia difference: Lower part cost Reduced part set ups Large plate capacity Maximum material yield due to wide selection of table sizes. 5 axis cutting capabilities Quick prototype process The advantages of waterjet cutting: Lower end cost products Can cut almost any material Can cut various tolerances without changeover/setups No heat affected zones Eliminate mfg operations Can cut any hole geometry without tool change. No part contamination Easily cuts flammable alloys , magnesium and titanium.

Water jet cutting services

Water jet cutting is a highly accurate, low cost alternative to die cutting, CNC machining, plasma arc cutting, and laser cutting. Jet machining centers use a computer-controlled stream of water moving at 1,700 MPH to cut materials as hard as titanium or as soft as foam within ±0.005". Water jet cutting is often less expensive than other methods of cutting because we can work from your existing CAD files. No costly dies or elaborate CNC programming required. See for yourself... request a quote!

Water Jet Cutting

Water jet cutting uses a jet of water so powerful that it cuts cleanly and precisely through material in a single pass without shredding or crushing. In the formation of the jet stream, water is pressurized up to 60,000 psi by a Jet Edge hydraulically driven intensifier pump. The pressurized water passes through an attenuator that stabilizes the jet stream. The water jet cutting action takes place as a result of the ultra-high pressure water being forced through a pre mounted sapphire orifice as small as .003". The pressurized water exits the orifice at extremely high velocities as a coherent water jet stream that produces a clean cut with minimal kerf. The compact, lightweight cutting head is designed for reliability in high cycle, on/off applications. When coupled with a suitable motion control system, water jet cutting provides extremely accurate cuts with a high degree of repeat ability over a wide range of materials and shapes. Cutting with water increases production rates on paper products, woven or non-woven textiles and similar materials without shredding or damage associated with conventional processing methods. The water jet stream cuts flexible materials quickly and accurately and overcomes distortion encountered from compression during conventional die cutting. Water jet cutting is used primarily in the cutting of materials such as: Plastics, Corrugated Cardboard, Non-woven, Insulation, Foods, Paper, Rubber, Automotive Carpeting and Headliners