Who Uses Waterjet Cutting Systems?

If you can imagine it, a waterjet will cut it.

Who uses a waterjet cutting system? Waterjets are one of the most versatile cutting machines in manufacturing. Waterjet cutting machines manufacture parts for industries from foam and rubber to aerospace. Waterjets can cut nearly any material by using abrasive or water-only. The following industries listed below have seen success in cutting with waterjets.

Automotive

Waterjet cutting systems are commonly used in the automotive industry for cutting components such as dashboards, door panels, and engine parts. This industry requires high precision and accuracy; waterjet cutting systems can provide consistent and reliable results.

Aerospace

The aerospace industry uses waterjet machines to cut various components such as aircraft wings, turbine blades, and engine parts. These parts require precise cuts, and waterjets can achieve high accuracy without causing any damage to the material.

Fabricators

Fabricators use waterjet cutting systems to create intricate and complex shapes that would be difficult or impossible to achieve with traditional cutting methods. Waterjet cutting systems also offer fabricators the ability to cut thicker materials than other cutting methods, such as laser or plasma, making it a popular choice for fabricators working with heavy-duty materials.

Medical

One of the main advantages of using abrasive waterjets in the medical industry is increased production and precision. The medical sector has continuously changing needs to cut various materials, and the FlexJet has no limitations on what it can cut, making it the perfect choice.

Food Processing 

Waterjet cutting has a crucial advantage in sanitation for cutting food, increasing production, and decreasing the amount of waste. The FlexJet can cut meats, baked goods, frozen food, produce, and any other food in a clean, precise cut.

Paper Production 

Paper can be cut in a thin line without damage to the edges due to the fast and precise cut of a water-only waterjet. The water-only machine is the ideal choice for cutting and making slits in all kinds of paper, including thick cardboard.

Architecture & Design 

The architecture and design industry uses waterjet cutting systems to create intricate and unique designs in stone and metal. Waterjet cutting systems can create detailed designs that would be difficult to achieve using traditional cutting methods. Cutting stone using a waterjet increases productivity, reduces stress on the rock, and virtually no chipping on the edge of the stone, which allows it to keep its natural shape.

Textiles, Foam, and Rubber

Water-only waterjets are ideal for cutting fabrics, foam, and rubber. Waterjet cutting can create precise and accurate cuts without damaging the delicate fibers of the fabric. 

Waterjet cutting systems have numerous applications across diverse industries. If you require a waterjet cutting system to fulfill your cutting needs, turn to FlexJet. Our high-quality waterjet cutting systems are user-friendly and low-maintenance, ensuring efficient operations. Get in touch with us today to request a quote.

One response to “Who Uses Waterjet Cutting Systems?”

  1. James Verhagen says:

    Looking for a Tool Room sized water jet machine

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Standard Features

  • Hand Pendant
  • 22″ Touch Screen Monitor
  • Omron FlexCNC Controller
  • Mobile Control Panel
  • Through Spindle Coolant 
  • Auto Tool Changer 
  • Flood Coolant
HP
Max RPM
FT/LBS
Series

18

4000

92

C-20-02 / C-10-02

18

6000

61

C-20-02 / C-10-02

33

12000

61

CM-20-02

Auto Stand-Off – This is currently defined to be surface stand-off and not to be confused with vector stand-off in 5-axis mode. The current auto stand-off is based on a changing surface and will adjust vertically based on the angle of the “A” Axis, so there is five (5) axis taken into account during the calculations, but this is not the same as the tool vector stand-off. There is the ability to do the vector stand-off change while the machine is running manually with buttons on the screen.

Z-Reader Probe – The Z-Reader is a device for mapping the location of the surface. It can be controlled manually & programmatically. The option is NOT active while cutting & is retracted out of harm’s way. It can be triggered to verify the surface at every pierce before the cutting process starts, or it could be used to drive surface mapping of the whole part before cutting starts. It begins with initialization or zeroing of the device to the surface at the beginning of a program and then accumulates or tracks the difference from that zeroing effort.

Automatic Edge Finder – The edge finder is or can be utilized manually (Jogging Method & Screen Buttons), programmatically (M & G codes), or fully automatic routine (dedicated program). This option sets offsets & program rotation to match the orientation & location on the cutting table.

AC Unit Installed on Electrical Cabinet – The unit is mounted on the cabinet’s High Power (480v) side. It is close to the location where the drives are mounted. This option keeps the cabinet temperature stable and allows heat dissipation faster. The servo drives for all axes are the most significant contributors to heat inside the electrical cabinet.

5-Axis Renishaw CalibrationThe calibration unit is a Renishaw model APCA45 with a modified spherical stylus. The device has a retractable cover and air purge to clear debris & dust during the activation process. It mounts to a swing arm controlled by a pneumatic rotary, so it is out of the way during regular operation and swings into the calibration position for calibration only. 

HP
Max RPM
FT/LBS
Series

18

4000

92

G-20-06 / G-10-06

18

6000

61

G-20-06 / -10-06

40

4000

217

GM-20-06 / G-20-06 / G-10-06

40

6000

145

G-20-06 / G-20-06 / G-10-06