The major benefit of the waterjet cutting is the ability to cut material without interfering with the material's inherent structure as there is no "heat-affected zone".  Minimizing the effects of heat allows metals to be cut without harming or changing intrinsic properties unlike traditional machining.

The waterjet machine can be changed over from job to job very quickly without the need for complicated and expensive fixturing in most cases.

Waterjet cutters are also capable of producing intricate cuts in material. The width of the cut can be altered by changing parts in the nozzle, as well as the type and size of abrasive. Typical abrasive
cuts are made with a kerf in the range of 0.04" to 0.05" (1.016 to 1.27 mm), but can be as narrow as 0.02" (0.508 mm). This can allow very small corner radius and allow the ability to form keyway and
traditionally broach features with ease. Parts can be closely nested to maximize material use, and the water jet saves material by creating very little kerf.

Waterjet is considered a "green" technology. It produces no hazardous waste thus reducing waste disposal costs. The machine can cut off large pieces of reusable scrap material that are usually lost
using traditional cutting methods.

Waterjets use very little water (a half gallon to approximately one gallon per minute depending on cutting head orifice size) and the water that is used can be recycled using a closed-looped system. Waste water usually is clean enough to filter and dispose of down the drain. The garnet abrasive is a non-toxic natural substance that can be recycled for repeated use. Garnet usually can be disposed of in a landfill.

Waterjets also eliminates airborne dust particles, smoke, fumes, and contaminates from cutting materials during the cutting process.

The waterjet is very versatile and can be used in nearly every industry. There are many different materials that the waterjet can cut. Materials commonly cut with waterjet include rubber, foam, plastics, composites, stone, tile, metals, food, paper and much more.

The waterjet is excellent for cutting Aluminium, stainless steel, inconel, delmat, durastone, hastalloy, polycarbonate, tool steels, monel and much, much more.

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