Water Jet Cutter

A Water Jet Cutting Lab is a specialized facility equipped with advanced waterjet cutting technology. At its heart is a powerful machine that uses an ultra-high-pressure pump to generate a stream of water at very high pressures. Wherein  water is forced through a tiny jewel orifice, creating a hair-thin stream capable of cutting soft materials.

For harder materials, the lab incorporates abrasive waterjet cutting, where garnet sand is mixed with the water stream, increasing cutting power considerably. This versatile setup allows the lab to cut a wide range of materials, from soft textiles to metals, with exceptional accuracy and without generating heat

Uses & Capabilities

This piece of equipment could be used for:

• Fabrication of body parts, engine components, and interior cabin panels. It can cut through tough materials like titanium and heat-resistant alloys, making it ideal for creating precision parts for aircraft.
• It can achieve high precision, versatility in material handling, and improved production efficiency
• The technology is employed in cutting metal parts, components, and custom designs for vehicles. It's particularly useful for creating truck bed liners, bumpers, and fiberglass body components
• Utilized for producing circuit boards, cable stripping, and creating custom electrical enclosures. It contributes to reducing production costs of electrical components.
• May be employed for cutting stone, tile, and glass for both interior and exterior architectural applications. It allows for the creation of intricate designs and custom patterns.

Key capabilities/features

The Water Jet Cutting Lab is a state-of-the-art facility equipped with advanced waterjet cutting technology, designed to meet a wide range of cutting needs for various industries and applications.

OMAX Water Jet Cutter

• A cutting envelope of approximately 8' 4" x 4' 7" (2:54amm x 1:39amm) or larger
• Precision cutting with ±0.001" (±0.025 mm) linear positional accuracy
• Cutting speeds up to 180 in/min (4,572 mm/min)
• Ability to cut a wide range of materials, including metals, composites, glass, and plastics
• Submerged cutting for quieter operation (below 80 dBA)

170L Bulk Abrasive Delivery System Complementing the OMAX cutter is a

170L Bulk Abrasive Delivery System

• Meets CE requirements for safety and performance
• Can be pressurized up to 125 psi (0.86 MPa)
• Automatically transports garnet from the large hopper to the cutting head
• Extends cutting times significantly, allowing for longer uninterrupted operation

Small Wazer Water Jet Cutter

• A cutting area of 12" x 18" (305 mm x 460 mm)
• Desktop-sized footprint (856 x 648 x 551 mm)
• Ability to cut various materials including metals, glass, plastic, and composites
• Operating pressure of around 4,000 psi

The combination of the industrial-grade OMAX system and the more accessible Wazer cutter allows the lab to cater to diverse user needs, from experienced professionals to students and hobbyists. The lab provides a comprehensive environment for waterjet cutting technology, suitable for research, education, and commercial applications.