"L&D" wrote in message et...
Hello experienced woodworkers

I am working on a special project (I'm actually a textile artist), and I
need to have some masonite or hardboard cut into a specific size and shape
(small squares) in some quantity.

I will have to shop this out to someone, and I need to have as ultra smooth
edges as I can get with exact size. Is what I'm looking for called laser
cutting or dye cutting, and what is the difference?

Where would I look to find someone like this to do this type of work?

Thanks for any kind help

L&D

Hi,
Look online for waterjet or laser cutting. Both of these processes
can usually deliver +/-.005 to .010 inch tolerances, tighter if you
ask for it and don't mind paying a little extra.

I've used both for metal, plastic and glass and it works great. I've
read that it works well on wood as well, the waterjet uses very little
water and if you mask the surfaces you shouldn't experiences any
problems. The lasers will burn the materail slightly but it is easy to
sand off.

Do a search for waterjet cutting, laser cutting in the Google.com
directory listings or you can also find many listings in the
Thomas Register, go he http://www.thomasregister.com/

Good Luck,

Phil