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Dropout · #1 07-30-2009, 09:20 PM

Hi All.

What is a reasonable cutting speed on a commercial waterjet for 0.080 6061 aluminum?

Thanks.

Dropout

JakeM · #2 08-04-2009, 11:42 AM

90ipm for a decent cut edge on the low side of pump power (30hp). Bigger pumps would be faster.

Dropout · #3 08-04-2009, 06:01 PM

Originally Posted by JakeM

90ipm for a decent cut edge on the low side of pump power (30hp). Bigger pumps would be faster.

Thanks

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