Laser and abrasive waterjet cutting methods have evolved over the past decade to overtake stamping and EDM in fabrication and welding job shops. "Customers look at ways to cut various materials, and many choose laser, a good tool for production on parts up to 1/2-in. thick," Nick Giannotte, vice president of MC Machinery Systems' Waterjet & EDM sales and marketing, said. "Thicker parts and hardened steel can't take the heat, so in many applications, abrasive waterjet is most versatile. It cuts all types of materials with no heat and high-precision," Giannotte added. His company is owned by Mitsubishi Corp. (www.mitsubishi-world.com), which also manufactures EDM/laser systems.
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