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Yea, I don't argue on the computer. Water jet provides a cleaner cut over plasma (I mentioned the flange), but 20K vs 80K is a no brainer for me. I don't do work for NASA so the plasma works fine and like I mentioned, knowing the limitations, one can incorporate machining for those critical jobs.
I don't know for sure, but it would seem the operating cost per hour would be much higher for the water jet vs plasma.
Not sure how you read into my statement about the ability to easily disconnect the Plasma unit from the CNC table (mechanical torch and small computer cable) and have a portable/manual plasma with the freedom of using it anywhere in the shop or outside.
The difference in bevel (depending on thickness) on a properly set up CNC plasma can reach .010" which to me is not acceptable for hardware holes but fine for non critical profiles.
Just my opinion since using one for 9 years. I do have an appreciation for water jet and laser systems non the less.
I don't know for sure, but it would seem the operating cost per hour would be much higher for the water jet vs plasma.
Not sure how you read into my statement about the ability to easily disconnect the Plasma unit from the CNC table (mechanical torch and small computer cable) and have a portable/manual plasma with the freedom of using it anywhere in the shop or outside.
The difference in bevel (depending on thickness) on a properly set up CNC plasma can reach .010" which to me is not acceptable for hardware holes but fine for non critical profiles.
Just my opinion since using one for 9 years. I do have an appreciation for water jet and laser systems non the less.