Perfect Laser Technologies (Pty) Ltd. has always been in the forefront of bringing cutting-edge technology to South Africa. The latest product to arrive on our shores is a desktop (or stand-up) mini Waterjet cutter called Wazer.
Perfect Laser has been appointed exclusive authorised resellers and service agents for sub-Saharan Africa to sell, maintain and service Wazer products.
Increasingly, companies are exploring a better option for producing prototypes – they’re bringing new digital manufacturing tools into the engineering department itself. These tools allow engineers to make prototypes immediately and locally, without having to outsource or interrupt the production floor.
Desktop abrasive waterjet cutting is one process among a growing number of technologies in a category known as digital desktop manufacturing tools. The concept has created new possibilities for designers to dramatically reduce the time from an initial design idea to a final product.
Small Waterjet cutters recently entered the market, finally allowing engineers to produce precision parts in any material, including metals, soft and hard plastics, glass, carbon fiber, or any composite.
Waterjets cut an array of materials by focusing high-pressure water and abrasive particles into a nozzle and blasting the slurry at the workpiece. Since all materials erode, waterjets produce precise prototype parts with a great surface finish in many materials that 3D printers, lasers, or CNC machines cannot handle. As waterjets use a cold cutting process, they are safer because they do not create dangerous fumes or dust, and also prevent heat damage or distortion to the parts being cut.
A large commercial waterjet can set you back millions of Rands, require 3-phase electricity, and take up an enormous amount of space. The Wazer will fit in almost any small work area, allowing a work-from-home business to create amazing products, uses standard 220V from a wall plug, and a standard connection to a household tap for water.
The kicker? Price for the standard Wazer is under R300 000. The Wazer is suitable for rapid prototyping, small production runs, educational and training institutions, colleges and technical schools.
Why buy a WAZER?
Able to cut through just about anything, the WAZER Desktop Waterjet is the first affordable, professional desktop waterjet powerhouse of its kind.
Unlike traditional waterjet systems, the WAZER Desktop Waterjet does not require significant infrastructure and high maintenance. Its compact design, affordable price and industrial capabilities make the WAZER an ideal professional subtractive manufacturing solution for secondary and post-secondary Engineering Labs, Metal Fabrication Labs, any Advanced Manufacturing program, Prototyping, Maker spaces, and small businesses.
– Professional-grade quality capable of intricate details and smooth surface finishes
– Small footprint, compact and contained
– Runs on standard 220V power and requires no ventilation
– Fully enclosed with automatic shut-off if the door is open
– No heat-induced material warping
– Unbeatable price
– Very low maintenance costs
– Cuts through a huge variety of materials :
HDPE, Aluminum, Neoprene, Copper, Low carbon steel, Polycarbonate, Glass, Stainless steel, Titanium, Polyurethane, Tool steel, Marble, Porcelain, Acrylic, Ceramic, Silicone, D2 tool steel, Carbon Fiber, and more.
WAZER Software – WAM
With WAZER, going from design to cutting is fast. Design your part in whichever software you’re used to, like Solidworks, CorelDraw, AutoCad, Adobe Illustrator or Google SketchUp. Load the drawing file (either DXF or SVG) into WAZER software and let the easy to use software guide you through setting up your cut.
Why waterjet vs. Laser or Plasma Cutters?
Waterjet technology works by combining sand-like abrasive garnet particles with a high-pressure water stream to cut a variety of materials with precision and detail.
Waterjet technology has significant advantages over other conventional cutting methods such as laser or plasma cutters:
– More flexible, cuts just about any material (laser and plasma cutters have material limitations).
– Better cutting edge quality giving square cuts and smooth surface finish.
– Better cut part precision, able to cut intricate details.
– Requires no ventilation.
– No heat-induced material warping or distortion.
See the videos on our website : https://www.perfectlaser.co.za/wazer/