Thread: Waterjet accuracy?
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Re: Waterjet accuracy?
Knowing the machine that is doing the work is key. You will want to interface with the machine shop to determine what tolerance the machine holds.

For FRC purposes, the accuracy of the average waterjet is plenty good. Remember, you can make a gearbox using a hacksaw and a drill press and it will work just fine. Of course it will depend on how well you perform the gearbox layout to make up for runout in the various tools (do you add slots for adjustments and gear mesh), the layout of critical dimensions, measure, and set up the workholding.