Waterjet Cutting Machine is a highly efficient industrial tool that uses a jet of water flowing under high pressure for cutting operations. This Water Jet is capable of piercing through many kinds of material for cutting and trimming purposes. Usually Water Jet that is injected at high pressure is pure water but occasionally a mixture […]
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Protect Your Waterjet Accessories
Original title: A primer on waterjet accessories New waterjet users should be aware of recent technological advancements For fabricators and metalworkers considering their first purchase of a waterjet, return on investment will be heavily influenced by features, options, and accessories that provide a match to their unique needs.Investigating and evaluating the latest alternatives will […]
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Water Jet Application
For over 15 years, APW has been providing waterjet cutting machine and components to a global network of waterjet user from entry level to advanced. Durable and accurate APW waterjet brings the true value to the end user—you. Glass Cutting No matter cutting glass or piercing delicate glass is not a problem with APW waterjet technology. […]
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Water Jet Applications
For over 15 years, APW has been providing waterjet cutting machine and components to a global network of waterjet user from entry level to advanced. Durable and accurate APW waterjet brings the true value to the end user—you. Glass Cutting No matter cutting glass or piercing delicate glass is not a problem with APW waterjet […]
Water Jet Cutting Maximum Thickness
Maybe the first thing about waterjet you want to know is “How thick can they cut?” This question is every one will ask before deciding to buy a water jet. But, the question may lead to misleading answers. Or, on the other way, it means the question is not clearly. For example, the Grand Canyon was essentially cut with an […]
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The Right Process for Buying an Abrasive Waterjet
Abrasive waterjet cutting may or may not be right for your particular application; but, knowing all you can about the process and its pros and cons can help you make that decision better. Figure 1: Five fingers cut in equal times show effect of cutting speed. “If you need a machine and don’t buy it, […]
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High Pressure Equipment Knowledge
High-pressure abrasive and waterjet cutting systems have unique properties that must be understood to maximize performance and ensure safety. This article discusses the principles of water compressibility and pressurization, metal fatigue, high-pressure plumbing, seals, valves, and making and installing ultrahigh pressure fittings. Abrasive and waterjet cutting equipment operates at pressures up to 60,000 pounds per […]
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Waterjet Cutting Machine Working Principle
Original Title: Waterjet Cutting Process Basics The most versatile process for shape cutting Highest precision cutting on virtually any material Can be combined with plasma or oxy-fuel on the same part Most versatile cutting process Water Jet cutting uses an ultra-high pressure stream of water to carry an abrasive grit. The abrasive does the cutting through […]
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How do waterjets work?
Take ordinary tap water and pressurize it to 60,000/55,000 psi (4,000 bar) and force it through a very small hole. Mix the water with garnet abrasive and you have a very thin stream of water traveling very fast that will rapidly erode most materials. Some waterjets are “pure waterjets” and don’t add the garnet abrasive. […]
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Why Choose Waterjet
The advantages of waterjet are the reason promoting the development of waterjet. Although there are a lot of advantages, they almost can come down to “versatility”. By using a waterjet, we can efficiently and cost-effectively create a wide range of parts by using widely different materials. The reason of waterjet can cut virtually any material […]
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What goes into a waterjet?
Although every waterjet model is different, there are certain standard features that will be present in all waterjets in one form or another. Controller The controller is the “brains” of the waterjet: it turns the high-pressure water pump on and off, moves the nozzle head and controls the abrasive flow. Most modern waterjets use a […]
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Do you recycle the water?
Recycling systems are available. However, because waterjet systems use a small amount of water it is not economically viable for most users. waterjet http://waterjetapw.com http://waterjetapw.com
Is this pure water?
It is clean water. Most of our customers use softened tap water. Intensifier pumps should be supplied with filter cartridges that clean the water down to 0.5 micron. De-ionized or reverse osmosis systems are generally not recommended. These types of systems can make the water too clean, which makes the water aggressive and harmful to […]
How do we dispose of water/garnet?
Neither water nor garnet are toxic or hazardous in any way. Water, when properly filtered for turbidity, can be flush down to the drainage systems. The garnet waste can usually be dumped in a standard landfill. waterjet http://waterjetapw.com http://waterjetapw.com
How loud is it?
Noise from the waterjet is dependent upon the distance the supersonic jet is exposed to the open air. If you are cutting underwater, the noise level will be under 75 dB. If you are cutting above water, and especially if there is a large distance between the mixing tube and the work piece, the noise […]
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
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
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
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
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