Different kinds of waterjet abrasives will give you different results with your waterjet. So the more you know about them, the better you’ll be able to gauge what’s best for the performance and results you need. Here are four basic factors you … [Read more...]
Waterjet Etching
Waterjets are without a doubt the best cutting tools available. But did you know that this state-of-the-art technology can also be used to create 3-D images as well? Specially designed waterjet software now makes etching beautiful, complex designs … [Read more...]
Do You Need Waterjet Nesting Software?
One way you can make the most of your waterjet is by learning how to maximize the number of parts or items you can cut from whatever material you happen to be working with. The technical term for this is nesting. You can do this by hand or use … [Read more...]
Waterjet “Fixturing”
“Fixturing” refers to a waterjet machining practice in which material to be cut is held firmly in place while the waterjet makes its cuts. Keeping material still is crucial as movement mars the surface of the part created and affects its overall … [Read more...]
3 Factors that Affect Your Waterjet Kerf Size
One of the great things about a waterjet is how economically it makes its cuts. Unlike regular saws, it removes and pulverizes far less material, known as “kerf,” from whatever it is you are cutting. For example: if you cut a board with a saw, … [Read more...]
How to Control Waterjet Taper Effect
Waterjets are superbly effective cutting tools. But under some circumstances, they can create what’s called taper. This means that the edges of the newly cut material are uneven rather than straight. Fortunately, it’s easy to control … [Read more...]
Waterjets and the Art of Stacking
Stacking thin materials before you use a waterjet to cut them can result in large increases in productivity. Depending on the materials being cut, however, if the total stack height exceeds 1/4” to 1/2”, you may not get the results that are as … [Read more...]
Waterjets and Concrete
The same toughness that makes concrete a valuable building material also makes it hard to cut. But with a tool like our Techmoon CNC waterjet, the difficult task of breaking down concrete into smaller sections becomes infinitely possible. The … [Read more...]
The 3 Principles of Abrasive Water Jet Machining
Abrasive water jets (like, for example, our TechMoon CNC machines) are state-of-the-art devices that can cut anything from stone, wood and glass to stainless steel. As high-tech as these amazing tools are, they make use of three relatively simple … [Read more...]
