For any business with parts that require cutting, the choice can seem somewhat overwhelming. There are different technologies, each will appear to have pros and cons, which one is best for your job? We have compared water jet cutting and laser cutting on this site, outlining the different occasions when each might be the best… Read More
Water jet cutting: Why Is Garnet Used As The Abrasive
When you work with water jet cutting it is easy to take certain aspects for granted. The water is mixed with abrasive garnet, this is what creates an unrivalled cutting force. However, sometimes a question from someone outside our small circle of water jet enthusiast can get us thinking. Why – we were asked –… Read More
Water Jet Cutting vs The Hardest Materials
In previous posts, we have written about the materials a water jet cannot cut – it’s not a lengthy list, you have diamond, tempered glass and not a whole lot more. However, somethings are best shown. Wouldn’t you love to see for yourself how a professional-grade water jet performs against the most challenging of materials?… Read More
Water Jet Cutting Used in Bomb Disposal
An ability to cut through virtually any material and to do this remotely – software overseeing the process – has obvious advantages for industry. However, a mix of technology and innovation has been found for water jet cutting that can potentially save lives and make unsafe land safe once more. In India, an Unexploded Ordnance… Read More
Water jet cutting: Cake and Water – Even Better Than Cake and Coffee?
We have written previously about how water jet cutting has created efficiencies in the food industry but, if we’re completely honest, the developments we have written about have not left us salivating at the mouth. We have looked at water jet cutting salmon and water jet cutting asparagus – great for a healthy lunch, tasty… Read More
