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What is the highest pressure (e.g., 60k, 90k, 120k psi) I should buy for my applications?
Choosing between 60k, 90k, and 120k psi is one of the most important decisions when buying a waterjet. Higher pressure cuts faster and thicker, but comes with higher initial cost, faster component wear, and increased maintenance demands. The right choice depends entirely on your typical materials, thicknesses, and production volume.Read more -
How does garnet quality influence cutting speed and edge finish?
Garnet is the most common abrasive used in waterjet cutting because it is hard, sharp, and available at reasonable cost. However, not all garnet is the same. Quality varies significantly between sources, and these variations directly affect both cutting speed and edge finish. Choosing the wrong garnet can cost you thousands of dollars per year in lost productivity and poor part quality.Read more -
What is the typical kerf width of a waterjet, and how does it affect nesting?
Kerf width is the amount of material removed by the cutting process, essentially the width of the cut slot. Understanding waterjet kerf is critical for efficient nesting—the arrangement of parts on a raw sheet to maximize material utilization.Read more -
Can a waterjet cut titanium and other exotic alloys without heat-affected zones (HAZ)?
Yes, absolutely. In fact, this is one of the primary reasons industries such as aerospace, medical device manufacturing, and defense choose waterjet cutting over laser or plasma. A waterjet cuts titanium, Inconel, Hastelloy, Monel, and other exotic alloys with zero heat-affected zone (HAZ).Read more -
How does waterjet cutting compare to laser and plasma in terms of cut edge quality?
Cut edge quality is often the deciding factor when choosing between waterjet, laser, and plasma cutting. Each technology produces a distinctly different edge, with waterjet generally offering the best balance of quality and material versatility, though laser wins for thin metals.Read more -
What is the maximum cutting thickness for steel, aluminum, and stone with a waterjet?
Waterjet cutting is renowned for its ability to cut extremely thick materials, far beyond the practical limits of laser or plasma. However, actual maximum thickness depends on pump pressure (typically 60k, 90k, or 120k psi), abrasive quality, and acceptable cutting speed for your production needs.Read more
