Abrasive Waterjet
Abrasive Waterjet Cutting
Robotic Abrasive Waterjet Cutting is very versatile and suitable to cut accurate 3D geometrical contours in all kind of materials. Robotic Abrasive Waterjet Cutting Systems can efficiently replace common machining processes like Shearing, Sawing, Milling and Die cutting. It can also replace Oxyfuel-, Laser and Plasma for Cutting and Deburring Forged Parts, Castings and composite parts.
Materials Commonly Cut with a Waterjet
● Stainless steel
● Aluminum
● Copper and Brass
● Composites FRP, CFRP
● Natural Stone & Glass
● Ceramic tiles
● Natural Stone
Benefits of Robotic Abrasive Cutting
● Flexible Process to cut any type of material up to 5″ thick
● No heat affected zone, no hardening or stress in metals
● No secondary finishing needed for metals as compared to
Oxyfuel, Plasma or Laser cutting
● Material savings: small kerf width
● Omni-directional cutting of contours
● Can drill the starting hole directly in the part
● Limited cutting force on the part
● Easy to hold the part with simple cost effective fixtures
● Rapid and easy part prototyping, ideal for small production or prototype runs
● Built-in software allows for simple design changes