Waterjet, as you can understand from the name itself are jets of water that are allowed to emit at the desired pressure to cut various materials. Accordingly, waterjet cutting as a technology are today the most widely used method to cut, carve and shape various materials into the desired shape and design.
Compared to other conventional cutting methods like laser cutting etc, this cutting process is clean and cost effective. Moreover, unlike other cutting processes, it does not produce heat zones. In fact, the maximum temperature at the nozzle while piercing is found to be 50°C and is quiet less while cutting. With no heat and wastes (like smoke) generation, this technology is environment friendly as well. Moreover, it can cut through even the thickest of materials like marble, stainless steel, Titanium etc with high degree of accuracy. Indeed the water-jet machine can cut any 2D shape from any material. With this cutting process, you would get no rough edges, thus saving cost on secondary operations.
Other advantages of using this technology involves saving substantially on raw materials as it gives off chunks not chips like other cutting methods. Even the installation cost of using waterjet machine is very low, as no fixtures are required during the cutting process. Yes, some thick material may require use of abrasives with the water for effective cutting. Again, thin sheets of the materials that need to be cut may require some weight to be placed before the commencement of the actual process.
Among the various industry sectors that make profuse use of waterjets for cutting, carving and shaping are pivotal areas like aerospace, architectural, automotive, defense, marble and tiles and metal fabrication. Of these you would find their use highest in stainless steel fabrication, flooring inlays in marble/tiles, letter engraving in brass/steel, cutting of bullet proof glass and composites for aircraft industry. Other equally important application areas include cutting printed circuit boards that are required for the electronic industry. Due to its ability to cut very close according to the given tolerances, it does not damage the boards yet producing the desired results. Also, there would be no damages incurred of the product, due to absence of vibrations in this method.
Other materials that can be cut using waterjet cutting technology are plastics and laminates, marble and tiles, composites, inflammable matter, exotic alloys, ceramic, foam and rubber. Try using waterjet for all your cutting needs and you would never wish to use any other cutting technology.
About the AuthorHydro-Lazer is a premier waterjet cutting service provider from small retailers to large manufacturing companies. We have completed many waterjet cutting and flooring inlays jobs in many different industries.
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