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Pure water jet cutting 2D

Cutting of workpiece by abrasion from a high pressure water stream of pure water.

Beskrivning
Illustration of Pure water jet cutting 2D

The process

Clean water under high pressure [1] is focused through a water nozzle [2] to create a high-pressure water jet up to 4000 bar. High pressure water jet cuts the workpiece to create the cut.

The residue is collected in a water tank located under the workpiece.

Advantages and disadvantages
In comparison with alternative methods
Cold cutting means no heat generation
Does not affect the material property
No hazardous waste, clean cuts in soft materials
Low cutting speed due to absence of abrasive.