HOW DOES A
WATERJET MACHINE
WORK?
A waterjet utilizes a high pressure stream of water to erode a narrow line in 2D material. To cut a wider range of materials from tool steel to titanium to foam, a granular (garnet) abrasive is added to the waterjet, increasing the cutting power. Because the abrasive is added at the nozzle, it is simple to switch between water only and abrasive waterjet cutting. This flexibility greatly enhances the versatility of a waterjet machine, as it can easily switch from cutting ½" foam to 4" titanium. The use of integrated CAD/CAM technology ensure parts are made to spec.
MATERIALS
The list below is a brief overview of the different types of materials that frequently come through the shop. If you have a project that requires a material that didn’t make the list feel free to reach out and we’ll see what we can do.
We are happy to answer any questions.
BRITTLE:
Plate Glass
Art Glass
Ceramic Tile
Limestone
Granite
Marble
Plexiglass/Acrylic
SOFT:
Foam
Rubber
Neoprene
Nylon
HDPE
UHMW
Polycarbonate
Polyurethane
PVC
Vinyl
METAL:
Aluminum
Brass
Bronze
Copper
Stainless Steel
Mild Steel
Tool Steel
Hardened Steel
Tin
Titanium
PROJECTS
Heat Treated 17-4
Bullseye Glass - Serpentine Project
