Abrasive will cost between $0.16 per pound to $0.40 per pound delivered, depending on the type and quantity you purchase. waterjet http://waterjetapw.com http://waterjetapw.com
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What are the operating costs of a waterjet?
Hourly waterjet cutting machine cost ranges from $19 per hour for the small head (0.010/0.030) and up to $35 per hour for the large head (0.016/0.040). It does not include labor, lease, and depreciation. waterjet http://waterjetapw.com http://waterjetapw.com
What weight is required to press and hold down the workpiece?
Since the force exerted on the workpiece is very small (under 1 lb. for precision cuts and under 5 lbs. for average cuts), the need for very large and stiff fixtures is eliminated. Many customers use simple weights to hold the parts in place. article from: http://waterjetapw.com waterjet http://waterjetapw.com
What about programing APW Waterjet machine?
APW Waterjets are relatively easy to program as compare to any other waterjet cutting system. Our professional PC based waterjet software is capable of reading any 2D DXF files. Programming for abrasive waterjet is quick and easy. An operator with little experience should be able to learn how to program and operate the machine within one week. […]
How much abrasive is used?
For the most efficient waterjet cutting, waterjet cutting heads on a 55,000 psi intensifier use: 0.010/0.030 0.9 lb/min 0.014/0.040 1.4 lb/min 0.018/0.050 2.5 lb/min article from: http://waterjetapw.com waterjet http://waterjetapw.com
How long does the mixing tube last?
The highest quality ceramic carbide mixing tubes last 30% longer than other mixing tubes. A tube such as this can deliver 150 hours of cutting time for 0.020″ in diameter. Many users keep the mixing tubes longer and use them to cut parts which require looser tolerances. article from: http://waterjetapw.com waterjet http://waterjetapw.com
How long does the material support last?
You can expect hundreds of hours of production time from the support grating before the need to replacing waterjet. We recommend that, as long as you don’t cut just one pattern over the same section for thousands of parts, slats and grates can be shifted, swapped, and flipped just as with plasma and laser cutting. […]
What is the minimum water level depths?
In most waterjet systems 36 inches of water in the catchers dissipates the energy of the waterjet. article from: http://waterjetapw.com waterjet http://waterjetapw.com
When is maintenance required at the pump?
You need to replace the high pressure seal after 400 to 1200 hours of usage on a 55,000 psi intensifier and replace the seal after 200 to 600 hours of usage on a regular pump. article from: http://waterjetapw.com waterjet http://waterjetapw.com
How much water will you use when cutting at 55,000 psi?
Each 0.010″ orifice uses 0.5 gpm. Each 0.013″ orifice uses 0.82 gpm Each 0.016″ orifice uses 1.24 gpm article from: http://waterjetapw.com waterjet http://waterjetapw.com
What taper can I expect?
With a Waterjet system, you will experience virtually no taper. In the case of conventional waterjet cutting, the taper you get is a function of the cut speed. However, the worst taper you will get will be equal to the maximum kerf width at the top (example: 0.035″) and 0.000″. at the bottom. As you […]
At what pressure do you cut?
Waterjets cuts at 90,000psi. It is also the maximum intensifier pump pressure. Although higher pressures can result in higher maintenance cost on intensifier pumps especially on the seals, the result is higher cutting speed and efficiency. article from: http://waterjetapw.com waterjet http://waterjetapw.com
What kind of abrasive are you using?
Garnet is by far the most commonly used abrasive material. It is abundant, cheap, enhances cutting speed, increases tube life and reduces health hazards. Other abrasives include olivine sand, aluminum oxide, and some man-made materials. article from: http://waterjetapw.com waterjet http://waterjetapw.com
How thick can it cut?
Operators cut up to 8-inch steel and titanium in production. There have been cases where 12″ and even 15″ thick materials have been cut. However, majority of cutting from operators ranges from 1/4″ to 2″. article from: http://waterjetapw.com waterjet http://waterjetapw.com
Should I cut underwater?
Underwater waterjet cutting reduces the noise to under 75dB and eliminates material frosting within 1/16″ from the jet. The downside of this process is you need water level control on your catcher in order to see the underwater cutting process. Without the control, you need to work underwater and handle the waterjet cutting process. article from: […]
What tolerances can we expect from waterjet cutting?
80% of world’s abrasive waterjet have kerfs around ±0.003 inch or looser. Others may have kerfs around ±0.0005 inch to ±0.001. With Waterjet technology, the tolerances will be sharper. article from: http://waterjetapw.com waterjet http://waterjetapw.com
How much do I have to spend on a waterjet cutting system?
APW offers new waterjet cutting machines starting with $40K only. A middle line of product typically goes from $120,000. We can certainly meet your customization needs. Please contact us for a free and no obligation quotation. Tel:+86-024-24699053 | E-mail:owen@apw.cn article from: http://waterjetapw.com waterjet http://waterjetapw.com
Waterjet pump
Waterjet pump is the power source of waterjet cutting machine. The quality of pump determines the operation of the whole machine. In order to increase product reliability, APW constantly cooperates with the international famous enterprises to keep researching and developing to improve the quality of product. Since the foundation of our company, we have been […]
Waterjet Cutting Machines
Waterjet cutting machine has many different types. According to mechanical structure, waterjet cutting machine can fall into two different categories: bridge style cutting machine and cantilever style cutting machine. According to function, waterjet cutting machine can fall in two categories: hydraulic lifter cutting machine and non-hydraulic lifter cutting machine. According to size, waterjet cutting machine […]
So… is Waterjet better for everything?
No. When cutting mild steel thin sheet metal, say 12 gage, the laser will cut faster and cheaper. We can stack to come closer to laser speed, but we cannot yet equal it (yet). So for high production runs where set up time is not a problem, laser will cut your thin mild steel sheets […]