5 reasons why you should consider cutting plastic materials with waterjet technology.

The principle at the root of a waterjet cut is simple but still surprising. As the name suggests, a jet of water is projected out of an opening at more than twice the speed of sound. The intense flow of pressure allows the water to cut practically any composite material and any kind of metallic alloy. The water flow is very fine, usually between 0.75 mm and 1.20 mm, which means the flow of water can cut details that are impossible to achieve with conventional cutting tools.

The addition of abrasive to the water jet means further types and thicknesses of workable composites and metals can be added. The reduced force of contact also eliminates the need for bulky tooling.

5 reasons why a waterjet cut is a great alternative to traditional cutting:

1. Greater productivity, fast cut, and top-quality pieces

Thanks to the multi-head configurations, it is possible to produce more pieces simultaneously.

2. Waste reduction

The waterjet technology’s strong points lie in its simplicity. The waterjet, with or without abrasive, can cut a wide range of materials, without worrying about the physical properties and understanding which tool is more effective for machining and removing shavings.

3. No heat damage

The waterjet generates a cold cut that does not alter the physical properties of the material, subsequently avoiding further processes.

4. Dust-free cut

The waterjet does not produce any smoke or loose dust when cutting, making the environment safer for the operator and leaving the surface of the cut piece cleaner.

5. No more complex or bulky tooling

Due to the absence of friction, the piece blocking during processing occurs more neatly and with fewer complications.