K L E SOCIETY’S POLYTECHNIC

BAILHONGAL-591 102

A Presentation ON

“Water Jet Cutting”

Submitted by:
Vishwanath S
5th sem

ME Department
Introduction to Water jet
 It is the fastest growing machining process.

 One of the most versatile machining processes.

 Compliments other technologies such as milling, laser, and

plasma.

 True cold cutting process – No HAZ , mechanical stresses or

operator and environmental hazards.

 Not limited to machining – but also used in food industry

applications.
Evolution of Water jet :
 1930s: Mining Industry to remove stones and coal

 1960s : Need to cut advanced materials for

aerospace industry

 1970s : First attempts were to employ WaterJet to

cut advanced composites for aerospace
applications.

 1980s: First commercial AWJ machines

TYPES OF WATER JET CUTTING
 Water jet cut
 Abrasive jet cut
 Abrasive water suspension jets

 Water jet :
 Waterjets are used for cutting soft
materials

 Water Jet Machinable Materials

 LikeSoft rubber, foam, tin foil,

carpet, soft gasket material
Abrasive water jet
Abrasive water jets for hard materials

An abrasive element is added to the

water beam to assist cutting

 Abrasive Water Jet Machinable

materials: Titanium, aluminum, stone,
hard rubber,
hardened tool steel
Components

 Pump

 Nozzle

 Orifice

 Control System
 PRINCIPLE OF WORKING

Fig. Structure of a water jet machining.

 Slurry system mixes the water with abrasive

 Abrasive water through out the system
 The abrasive water is accelerated into the steam
 Steam out the orifice
Nozzle

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Components – Control System
Advantages:
 No heat affected zone

 Saves the raw material

 Wide range of materials

 Ability to Cut in Any Direction

 Environmentally friendly

 No need for surface finish

 No tool changing
 Disadvantages:
 Limited number of materials can be cut economically

 Very thick parts can not be cut with Water Jet

 Cutting and still hold dimensional accuracy

 Slower cutting

 Higher entry cost

 WaterJet v/s Laser
 No Heat Affected Zone  Minimal Heat Affected Zone

 Can Cut Through Reflective  Reflects on Shiny Surfaces

Materials
 Laser Diffracts and Looses
 Can Cut Uneven Surfaces its Focus
Smoothly

 Environmentally friendly  Produces Toxic Fumes

 Can Cut Up to 12” in hard

materials (Ti, SS)& 24” in  Max. Depth 0.5 – 0.75”
Rubber
Applications

Aerospace Food Processing Marble Industry

Automotive Electronics and PCBs

Concrete
Applications

Ceramic part cut with an abrasive water jet

Steel gear and rack cut with an abrasive water

jet
Conclusion:
 It is relatively a new technology which has caught on quickly
and is replacing century-old methods used for manufacturing

 Used not only in typical machining applications, but food

and soft-goods industries

 As material and pump technology advances faster cutting

rates, longer component life and tighter tolerances will be
achievable

 Paves the way for new machining processes that embrace

simplicity and have a small environmental impact
Questions……?

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