Making use of unused abrasive would seem like a good idea, especially since only 30 to 50 percent of all abrasive ever gets used for actual cutting. But is it worth the investment? The abrasive recycling process A typical abrasive recycling … [Read more...]
4 Factors to Consider for Waterjet Abrasives
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...]
Underwater Abrasive Water Jet Cutting
Abrasive waterjets let you cut everything from metal to wood. But they also offer you the option of cutting your material out of the water or with the water raised to cover the machine head. Better still, underwater cutting in no way impairs … [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...]
A Brief History of the Waterjet
Waterjets are the hottest trend in machine shop cutting. But did you know that they’ve actually been around in one form or another for the last 80 years? Engineers have used high-pressure water for hydraulic mining erosion projects since 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...]
Maximizing Water Jet Safety
You can use your water jet with water only or with water and micro-abrasives. Whichever way you choose, maintaining proper safety is crucial. Here are some ways that you can stay safe whenever you use your machine: 1. Protect your body In … [Read more...]
Cutting Wood with an Abrasive Water Jet
If your cutting project involves wood, you’re in luck. Techmoon abrasive water jets are the perfect machines to use to trim and shape all kinds of wood materials. Prep the machine Fill the tank with an abrasive-like fine-grit sand. This helps … [Read more...]
5 Benefits of Owning a Water Jet
You’ve been considering a water jet for your machine or industrial workshop. Now you’re wondering about the benefits of owning one. Water jets, and especially those made by TechMoon, represent the state-of-the-art in cutting technologies. These … [Read more...]
4 Tips for Better Water Jet Performance
Techmoon waterjets are cutting devices that use water in place of standard blades. Our machines work by producing a thin stream of high velocity water that can cut stone, metal, wood and concrete with smoothness and precision. Using a waterjet is … [Read more...]
