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This piece was made from 8” (200mm) thick aluminum as a demonstration of what an abrasivejet can do
Abrasivejets have many advantages over other machining methods:
- Wide range of materials
Abrasive waterjets can machine a wide range of thicknesses and materials, including metals, plastics, glass, and ceramics.
- Quality finish
Materials cut by the abrasivejet have a smooth, satin-like finish, similar to a fine sandblasted finish.
- No heat in machining process
Abrasivejets abrade material at room temperatures. As a result, there are no heat-affected areas or structural changes in materials. Abrasivejets can also machine hardened metals and materials with low melting points.
- Environmentally friendly
abrasivejets use garnet as an abrasive. Garnet is a reddish natural crystal, with a Mohs hardness of 6.5 to 7.5. No noxious gases or liquids are used in abrasivejet machining, nor are there any oils used in the machining process.
- No tool changing
A wide range of conventional processes can be performed with this single tool:
• Drilling
• Sawing
• Broaching
• Gear cutting
• Profile milling
• Punching
• Slitting
• Spline cutting
• Blanking
- Minimal burr
No heavy burrs are produced by the abrasivejet process. Parts can often be used directly without deburring.
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