FOCUS ON WATERJET CUTTING
GOING WITH THE FLOW
We highlight a selection of new and innovative waterjet cutting technologies and products for sheet metal manufacturers .
“ Almost any material can be cut such as steels ; alloys ; titanium and copper as well as rubber ; plastic ; glass ; concrete ; ceramics and stone .”
Waterjet cutting is a process by which materials are cut with a highpressure waterjet in a variety of industrial applications . It is used , for example , in aerospace and vehicle workshops to efficiently cut shapes and parts . For very hard materials , a granular abrasive is added to the water jet to increase the cutting force . Almost any material can be cut such as steels ; alloys ; titanium and copper as well as rubber ; plastic ; glass ; concrete ; ceramics and stone .
The cutting process is cold , eliminating the risk of melting , tearing , hardening or deformation . The absence of heat and dust creates an even safer and environmentally friendly working environment . With minimal material waste , low water consumption and total flexibility , the waterjet offers an environmentally friendly solution for profiling material . There are no chemically contaminated pieces , it generates no noxious fumes during the cutting process and requires no cooling or lubricating oils .
The introduction of five-axis cutting heads has triggered massive growth in waterjet cutting systems . No longer confined to cutting out flat objects , waterjets are now able to produce continuous bevels , revolve around the workpiece and cut at angles from 0-90 degrees .
Below is a selection of the latest new and innovative waterjet technologies and products for sheet metal manufacturers , in alphabetical order .
New technology developments
Following the recent introduction of a new corporate identity , AAG ( AXYZ Automation
Waterjets are now able to produce continuous bevels , revolve around the workpiece and cut at angles from 0-90 degrees
The Apex-60 cutting head .
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