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Which materials are impossible or dangerous to cut with a waterjet (e.g., tempered glass, certain ex
Tempered glass is impossible to cut with a waterjet. Tempered glass is manufactured with high internal compressive stress and tensile stress. Any scratch or localized cut through the surface releases this stored energy instantly, causing the entire sheet to shatter into thousands of small pieces. The waterjet stream, even at low pressure, creates exactly the type of surface penetration that triggeRead more -
What nozzle size and orifice combination is ideal for my typical material thickness?
The ideal waterjet nozzle and orifice combination depends primarily on pump horsepower, material thickness, and whether the application is abrasive or pure water cutting. Most systems follow a standard pairing where the mixing tube diameter is approximately three times the water orifice diameter.Read more -
Can a waterjet cut reflective materials (like copper or brass) that lasers struggle with?
Yes, a waterjet can effectively cut reflective materials such as copper and brass, and it does so without the major difficulties that lasers face. This makes waterjet a preferred or even necessary method for many applications involving highly reflective metals.Read more -
How does waterjet cut foam, rubber, or gasket materials without wetting damage?
Waterjet cutting is highly effective for foam, rubber, and gasket materials, and contrary to intuition, these materials typically emerge dry or nearly dry despite direct exposure to a high-pressure water stream. This is achieved through a combination of machine design parameters, material behavior, and cutting strategy.Read more -
What is the practical cutting speed for 1/2-inch mild steel at 60,000 psi?
For 1/2-inch (12.7 mm) mild steel cut with an abrasive waterjet at 60,000 psi, the practical cutting speed typically falls between 5 and 12 inches per minute (IPM). This range represents the balance between achievable cut quality and production efficiency under standard industrial conditions.Read more -
Can I cut glass, ceramic, or laminated safety glass without cracking it?
Plain glass (window glass, bottle glass): Yes (with a glass cutter & oil).Read more
