Water-only waterjet nozzles cut rubber faster and cleaner, though
some very hard rubbers may require abrasive. Water-only cutting wastes
little material, is quieter and increases the nozzle life. Water-only
cutting also proceeds very quickly at speeds of 100 inches per minute
or faster.
Signs cut from 3M Rubber/Adhesive
(courtesy Swarco Ind., Columbia IN)
Some of the rubber and foam parts shown
here are used in the construction of OMAX machines
Rubber puzzle pieces cut with a water-only
nozzle in under three minutes