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Waterjet cutting copper plate is ideal for busbars and electrical parts, because copper reflects lasers and wicks away heat. PRV cuts copper blanks cleanly and accurately. From its 54,000 sq ft site in Pontypool, South Wales, PRV Engineering has been machining, fabricating and finishing for UK industry since 1986.
Cutting is done on an Idroline S 1730 hydro-abrasive waterjet with an X axis of 3000mm, Y axis of 1700mm and Z stroke of 350mm. A B axis tilt of +/-60 degrees allows bevel and 5 axis cutting, and the R axis handles tubes from 42mm to 508mm diameter, up to 2570mm long and 400kg. Because it is a cold process there is no heat affected zone, no hardening and no distortion. Narrow kerf gives excellent material yield, and many parts need no secondary finishing at all.
Laser and plasma are quick on thin mild steel, but they bring heat. That means hardened edges, distortion and changed material properties. Waterjet avoids all of that, cuts almost any material and handles thick plate that laser can't touch. For armour, hardened steel, titanium, copper, composites and anything heat sensitive, waterjet is the right call.
Medium and high voltage switchgear manufacturers and electrical maintenance contractors need parts that conduct properly, fit first time and turn up when promised. PRV understands low, medium, high and extra high voltage plant, and can supply replacement parts to order at a cost the original manufacturers struggle to match.
PRV works from customer drawings, specifications or OEM samples. Mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium, copper and exotic alloys are all handled, in quantities from one to full production, with call off stock available to keep your shelves lean.
The process is simple. Send a drawing, CAD model, specification or sample. PRV reviews it, flags any manufacturing concerns and quotes promptly. Once ordered, the job is planned through the relevant departments, inspected against your requirements and dispatched with the paperwork you need.
Being a true one stop shop is the big advantage. A part can be cut, machined, welded, plated and painted without ever leaving the site, which cuts lead times, removes supplier handovers and keeps quality in one pair of hands. Accreditations include BS EN ISO 9001:2015, BS EN 1090 EXC3, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, Constructionline and Acclaim SSIP.
For Waterjet Cutting Copper Plate from a supplier that answers the phone and delivers on time, contact PRV Engineering on 01495 769697 or Enquiries@PRV-Engineering.co.uk.
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