Cutting Services Specifications

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Capabilities

	Cutting
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	Abrasive Jet Machining (AJM)		Abrasive jet machining is an abrasive blasting process that uses abrasives propelled by high velocity gas to remove material from a workpiece.
	Abrasive Wheel Cutting		Abrasive cut off uses an abrasive wheel or blade that is used to cut a wide variety of materials such as metals, composites, and masonry. A major advantage is it creates a burr free cut on metals.
	Band Saw Cutting		A power saw that consists of an endless toothed steel belt or band continuously driven around the circumferences of two pulleys.
	Circular Cold Saw Cutting		A power saw consisting of a circular toothed cutting blade rotated at high speed.
	CNC Cutting		The service company performs cutting operations by the use of Computer Numeric Controls (CNC). CNC machines are fast, repeatable, and programmable. Machines are typically automated and unattended, making it possible to manufacture complex and simple parts efficiently.
	Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM)		Wire electrical discharge machining (EDM) equipment is used to cut conductive materials using a thin electrode. The electrode is a thin wire (typically .004"-.012") that follows a programmed path. The wire does not physically contact the part. It is charged to a certain level and surrounded by de-ionized water. A spark is generated that jumps the gap and melts a small amount of material on the part.
	Flame Cutting		Flame cutting equipment uses an oxygen gas flame to heat metals in preparation for cutting them.
	Laser Cutting		Laser cutting is a CNC controlled, non-contact cutting tool process that allows quick, accurate cutting with a narrow kerf (cutting groove). Laser types include CO2 lasers and Nd:YAG lasers. Laser cutting is a very versatile operation that has short setup times, and can cut a wide range of materials of varying hardness and composition. Some of the advantages of laser cutting are high accuracy, cutting of unlimited and complex shapes, clean cutting that requires little or no finishing and generates a minimum amount of heat, and distortion-free cutting.
	Miter Cutting		Miter saws are used to make a beveled or angled cut.
	Plasma Cutting		In plasma cutting, an area is melted with an arc and then cut by a high-velocity, high-temperature ionized gas. It is also referred to as plasma-arc cutting.
	Router		Routing machines have a revolving, high-speed vertical spindle and cutter for milling out the surface or edges of wood, plastic, metal, and other materials.
	Water Jet Cutting		Water jets and water abrasive jets rely on highly pressurized water (20,000 - 60,000 psi) flowing through a nozzle or "jewel" approximately 0.010" in diameter. Advantages include almost no material heating during cutting, low side loads, and ability to achieve complex shapes and tight inside radii. Low fixturing costs and fast setup and programming times make this process very suitable for prototypes or short runs. It is most widely used for two-dimensional cutting; three-dimensional machining is possible in specialty applications.
	Other		Other unlisted cutting capabilities.
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	Specialty Cutting
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	Tube / Pipe		Tube or pipe cutting is the process of cutting square, rectangular, or round tubing, pipe, and bar stock to the desired length and miter angle.
	Wire / Rod		Wire or rod cutting is the process of cutting various size round stock to the desired length and miter angle.
	Tapes / Adhesives		Tapes and adhesives are flexible strip and sheet materials that have adhesive backings. This includes pressure sensitive tapes, adhesive tapes, contact paper, peel-and-stick, etc.
	Film / Sheet		Films and sheets are flexible, non-woven materials that have a width and breadth of many, many times the thickness.
	Textiles		Textiles are all woven, knitted, or felted materials that are commonly referred to as fabric.
	Other		Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary specialty cutting services.
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Materials

	Materials
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	Metals		Metals are a broad category of elements that usually have a shiny surface and grayish color. They are good conductors of electricity and heat and can be melted or fused, hammered into thin sheets, or drawn into wire. Common metals include steel, copper, gold, silver, tin, iron, lead, aluminum, and magnesium.
	Plastics		Plastics are organic, synthetic, or processed materials that are mostly thermoplastic or thermosetting polymers of high molecular weight and that can be made into objects, films, or filaments.
	Rubber		Natural or synthetic rubbers are high polymers characterized by their elasticity, high abrasion resistance, and fluid and chemical resistance. Natural rubber includes gum rubber (polyisoprene) and latex. Synthetic rubber includes many grades such as Norprene®, Neoprene®, and silicone. Norprene is a registered trademark of Norton Co. Neoprene is a registered trademark of DuPont.
	Glass		Glass is a large class of materials with variable mechanical and optical properties that is formed by cooling from a molten state without crystallization. Glass is a hard, brittle material consisting of a mixture of silicates that is usually transparent or translucent. Glass is considered to be a cooled liquid rather than a true solid.
	Stone / Marble / Granite		Stone is any concentrated earthy or mineral matter such as rock. Marble is a metamorphic rock formed by the alteration of limestone. Granite is a hard natural igneous rock consisting chiefly of quartz, orthoclase or microcline, and mica.
	Composites		Composites are solid materials comprised of two or more substances that have distinct properties. When merged, each substance retains its own characteristics while providing the entire composition with beneficial properties. Composites include plastic materials in which a fibrous framework is embedded for greater structural stability.
	Foam		Foam is a lightweight, porous, semi-rigid or spongy material.
	Other		Other unlisted materials.
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Services

	Services Offered:
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	CAD / CAM Support		Vendors can receive and use CAD and CAM files electronically for part creation.
	Design Assistance		Vendors can assist with concepts, manufacturing costs, manufacturing techniques and material considerations. Vendors may also be able to assist in upgrading or redesigning, or re-evaluating or modernizing existing products to increase performance and/or reduce manufacturing costs.
	Prototype Services		Prototypes or parts are used in actual functional testing.
	Low Volume Production		Vendors have capabilities for providing low volume production.
	High Volume Production		Vendors have capabilities for providing high volume production.
	Inspection / Quality Control		Vendors have capabilities for providing quality inspection reports or statistical process control data.
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Location

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	North America		This selection will only return companies located in the United States, Canada, or Mexico.
	United States Only		This selection will return only companies located within the United States.
	Northeast US Only		This selection will return only companies located in the Northeast US; namely Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
	Southern US Only		This selection will return only companies located in the Southern US; namely Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington D.C., and West Virginia.
	Southwest US Only		This selection will return only companies located in the Southwest US; namely Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah.
	Northwest US Only		This selection will return only companies located in the Northwest US; namely Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming.
	Midwest US Only		This selection will return only companies located in the Midwest US; namely Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.
	Canada Only		This selection will return only companies located in Canada.
	South / Central America Only		This selection will return only companies with facilities in South American countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Chile, or in Central American countries such as Costa Rica, Honduras, Panama, etc.
	Europe Only		This selection will return only companies located in Europe; namely Germany, Ireland, Italy, United Kingdom, etc.
	South Asia Only		This selection will return only companies located in South Asia; namely India, Pakistan, Nepal, etc.
	Near East Only		This selection will return only companies located in the Near East; namely Egypt, Israel, Saudi Arabia, etc.
	East Asia / Pacific Only		This selection will return only companies located in East Asia; namely China, Japan, Taiwan, etc.
	Other		Any unlisted country or region.
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