Waterjet cutting method is used in many applications and there are number of reasons for which waterjet cutting is preferred over other cutting methods. Here is a list of advantages offered by waterjet cutting technology:
- No heat id generated in waterjet cutting method. This reason makes this method especially useful for cutting tool steel and other metals where excessive heat may change the properties of the material.
- The method is quite safe to be used by humans in way that unlike other machining or grinding methods, waterjet cutting does not produce any dust or particles that are harmful if inhaled.
- A very little material is wasted in warjet cutting method as the kerf width in waterjet cutting is very small.
- This method can be conveniently used to produce prototype parts very efficiently. An operator can program the dimensions of the part into the control station, and the waterjet will cut the part out exactly as programmed. This is much faster and cheaper than drawing detailed prints of a part and then having a machinist cut the part out.
- Waterjet cutting can be easily automated for production use.
- This cutting method does not leave a burr or a rough edge, thus eliminating the need of finishing and grinding of the cut surface.
- Waterjets machines are much lighter than equivalent laser steel cutters, thus reducing the problems of accelerating and decelerating the robot head, as well as taking less energy.
I will be discussing the disadvantages of the waterjet cutting technology in my next article. So guys keep reading….)
