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Frequently Asked Questions

What materials can you cut?
We can cut almost any material. Some examples are stainless steel, neoprene rubber, PVC, natural stone and ceramics, craft foam and aluminum. Please send your specific questions through our Request a Quote link. We’ll respond promptly with answers and/or a quote.

How thick a material can you cut?
We can easily cut materials up to 6″ thick. For thicker materials, we need to look at the application. Please send your specifications to us via our Request a Quote link. We’ll respond promptly with answers and/or a quote. For splitting pipe or tubing in half, the largest diameter we can cut is 8”.

What is the largest size you can cut?
The largest sheet we can cut is 6’ x 12’. Likewise, the longest length of tubing or pipe we can cut is 12’.

What is your cutting tolerance?
We can hold tolerances up to +/- .003”. 

What is your turnaround time?
We can provide same day quotes and we offer emergency 24-hour product delivery. Most projects, however, deliver in a week or less.

What type of digital files do you need require.
If available, we need CAD (.dxf or .dwg) files for cutting, but if they are not available we can create the files we need from a conventional drawing or the actual part.

How much will it cost?
Your cost is determined by the thickness of the material you want us to cut, the length and width of the cuts, the quantity to be cut, the edge finish you require, and whether or not we need to produce drawings. Please send us the specifics for the project you want to produce via our Request a Quote link. We’ll respond promptly with answers and/or a quote.

How can I send you a file for a quote?
Use our Request a Quote link and attach your artwork file to it. You can also mail, FedEx or UPS a diagram drawing, the actual part to be reproduced, or a pattern with a project description. Either way, we’ll answer your questions, make recommendations when appropriate, and give you a quote.

What is Metal Fabrication?

Metal fabrication is the process of building machines and assemblies from steel, aluminum, brass, coper and other metals. It involves cutting, welding, bending, machining, forming, and assembly. Versatile, adaptable, and cost-effective, our metal fabrication capabilities are leveraged across many industries, including construction, automotive, aerospace, healthcare, mining, energy, and others to construct products of various functions and sizes.

What are the Advantages of Water Jet Cutting for Metal Fabrication?

Waterjet cutting technology makes use of highly pressurized and extremely thin jets of water to cut through metal and other material. As the nozzles are controlled by CNC, they can cut complex designs and intricate parts with incredibly tight tolerances (±.003”) to produce products for a variety of applications. Unlike other cutting technologies, waterjet cutting leaves smooth cuts. It eliminates thermal distortion and never requires sanding, polishing or other secondary finishing steps. Plus, its advanced part nesting capabilities saves material cost by minimizing material waste.

What are OEM Parts?

OEM parts—Original Equipment Manufacturer—are parts that conform to the original parts’ specifications. They are replacement parts and can be furnished by either the original manufacturer or by an aftermarket manufacturer like Precision Cutting Service.  Often, they are parts that the original equipment manufacturer no longer supports, which is why OEM parts manufacturers like Precision Cutting Service are so crucial—they help keep machines running. Better yet, they are generally more economical than, and in  many cases can deliver faster than, the original manufacturer.

What are Dimensional Signs?

Dimensional signs are custom 3D signs, used by stores, professionals and organizations to build a lasting impression on their visitors and passersby. Versatile, durable and unique, custom dimensional signs are made from a variety of materials, including aluminum, steel, various types of plastic, high density foam, and others. Unlike some flat signs, dimensional signs are attention-grabbing and easy to read. They provide high storefront visibility and increased business credibility. In short, they not only deliver eyes to a business, professional practice or organization, but they suggest the dependable substance that turns prospects into long-term customers, clients and patients.

What Materials are Typically Used for Floor Medallions?

Waterjet cutting technology allows Precision Cutting Service to cut any type of floor medallion that one desires—porcelain, ceramic, VCT (vinyl composition tile), engineered stone, marble, or granite, etc. Typically, the material you use for your floor medallion matches the material you use for the rest of the floor. 

However, as an accent, you can create a floor medallion from marble to insert inside a slate floor, for example. High traffic areas with tighter budgets will typically select VCT flooring with different color VCT medallion accents. Granite flooring and medallions also work well for high-traffic areas, particularly lobbies.

What is a Good Gasket Material to Use to Replace Asbestos?

Asbestos gaskets can be replaced with several different materials, including two of the most popular: graphite and PTFE. These materials use reinforcing fibers—organic, mineral and aramid—that resist heat, high pressure, chemicals and temperatures to ensure the gasket’s performance over time. One will find them in low pressure apparatus, transformers, compressors, valve covers and the pans in internal combustion engines, to name a few.

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