Process
There are six main process characteristics to water jet cutting:
- Uses a high velocity stream of abrasive particles suspended in a stream of Ultra High Pressure Water (30,000–90,000 psi) which is produced by a water jet intensifier pump.
- Is used for machining a large array of materials, including heat-sensitive, delicate or very hard materials.
- Produces no heat damage to workpiece surface or edges.
- Nozzles are typically made of sintered boride.
- Produces a taper of less than 1 degree on most cuts, which can be reduced or eliminated entirely by slowing down the cut process.
- Distance of nozzle from workpiece affects the size of the kerf and the removal rate of material. Typical distance is .125″ (3.175 mm).
Temperature is not as much of a factor.
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