PREPARED BY : PARTH A. JOSHI ROLL NO.

: 07BMER018

 What

it is, how it works, and why

 Waterjet cutting is
A method of manufacturing that uses a high pressure water stream to cut through material
Pressure of the water gets up to (and sometimes more than) 60,000 PSI Water exits the nozzle in the cutting head with a cutting diameter of 0.020 to 0.060

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Uses garnet abrasive ombined with the stream to t thro gh the material Pro esses p to 12 thi k material
This in ludes:
Rubber Stainless Steel Carbon Steel Plasti Copper Brass Armor Plating Aluminum

Advantages of Waterjet Cutting

There are no heat affected zones (HAZ)
The material does not get warped, discolored or hardened

Ability to manufacture burr-free parts

No jagged edges or burrs

Near net shape cutting

Eliminates the need for secondary operations

Can cut through thick materials

Up to 12 in thickness

Waterjet cutting is one of the most versatile cutting processes around. Well suited for high-performance metal cutting, waterjet technology, when used with an abrasive additive, creates a clean, burr-free cut that does not require secondary finishing and does not leave a heat-affected zone. Nearly every type of cut is possible, from rapid hole drilling to detailed cuts for automotive application. Waterjet cutting systems are also less expensive than laser-cutting systems, making them a solid choice for metal and steel cutting in the fabrication industry.

The addition of abrasive widens the range of cuts that waterjet technology can perform, but abrasive is often one of the most expensive components of a waterjet cuttings. To offset the costs of using abrasives in water jets to cut harder materials, Waterjet cutting has developed a system that regulates the amount of abrasive used, controls the flow, and eliminates waste. Better abrasive management makes cutting with water a truly efficient process.

Material Options
Stainless Steels Carbon Steels Red Metals Aluminum Steel Alloys Exotic Metals Ballistics Armor Plating Plastics
Rubber Composites Glass Titanium Copper Brass Inconel Acetal Nylon Ceramic Tile Urethane Neoprene Silicone Mesh Delrin Felt Honeycomb Linoleum

Non-Abrasive Waterjet Cutting

This process uses no abrasive in the cutting stream, just high pressure water Used to cut soft, thin, or porous material
Silicone VCT (tile) Foam Felt Cork Teflon Neoprene Composites Plastic

Why use waterjet cutting?

When companies outsource work to manufacture their custom products proficiently, waterjet cutting is often an advantageous option Waterjet cutting allows for fast turnaround times
Its also a very efficient cutting method
No burr No heat affected zones Multiple head cutting allows nesting of parts which is like multi-tasking for the waterjet, as it is able to cut numerous parts at once

Schematic illustration of the abrasive-jet machining process.

Wire EDM Strengths



Waterjet Strengths


Extremely precise parts are possible (0.0001) Very thick parts (over 12) can be made Intentional taper can be put into a part for die clearance & other uses

Five to ten times faster in parts less than 1" thick (but, at 0.003"), less precise as well No Heat Affected Zone (HAZ) Works well in nonconductive materials (such as glass, stone, plastic) as well as conductive materials Can pierce material directly without the need for a predrilled starter hole Can produce large parts at reasonable costs

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Abrasive Waterjet

Red Tinted Glass

9.25 Aluminum