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Waterjet Cutting

Pure-water and abrasive waterjet cutting of virtually any material, from foam and rubber to titanium and six-inch steel plate. Covers garnet abrasive mesh and quality selection, intensifier pressure in the 60-87 ksi range, taper compensation on thick parts, and the daily maintenance of orifices, mixing tubes, and nozzles that makes or breaks edge quality and part cost.

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Learn how pure-water and abrasive waterjet machines cut nearly any material, how garnet abrasive, intensifier pressure, and nozzle condit...

3.0 hrs 1 guide
Intermediate 1 path

Run a high-pressure waterjet: pure vs abrasive cutting, garnet mesh size and abrasive flow, orifice and mixing-tube wear, taper compensat...

4.0 hrs 2 guides