Drilling of various metals (titanium, superalloys and more) without any stress while delivering a very tight mesh of holes. Cut several thousands of holes with identical diameters in mass production.

Drilling diameter: 0.8 to 2.1 mm / 0.03” – 0.08”
Material thickness: 0.1 to 4.0 mm / 0.004” – 0.16”

• No thermal distortion (HAZ)
• No stress applied onto the part to be drilled
• No drilling-tool break, no cost of hard tools
• Very high accuracy and repeatability of the process
• Multiple drillings performed by waterjet

Our experience – drilling or micro drilling of many jet exhaust components for nacelle systems: Nozzles, Bifurcations, Tail ends, Acoustic components, etc.

Removing burrs generated by mechanical fabrication processes (screw-cutting, rectification, lapping, drilling, etc) on large series of small components; one million parts per year or more (diesel injectors, braking circuits, powered steering, and more)

Principle

This process consists in spraying a fluid (Water or Oil) at a high pressure depending on varios materials (Aluminum, Steel, Titanium…) to remove the burr.

Advantages

• Preserves dimensions
• Preserves fine geometries and surface finish
• Improves piece final cleanliness
• Accesses to hardly accessible zones