Laser, EDM and CNC each add heat or mechanical stress — and on a stent, an optical aperture or a titanium implant, that ruins the part. Micro abrasive waterjet cutting is the non-thermal alternative: ±1.5 µm positioning, ±0.01 mm tolerances, and virtually any material on one platform.
This article will explain what micro abrasive waterjet machining and cutting is and how modern advancements compare against traditional cutting methods. The idea of waterjet cutting has been around since the 1800s in one form …
In this article we cover definition of kerf, kerf angle, what you need to know about kerf and taper, what affects the kerf, and how to adjust your waterjet machine to compensate for the kerf …
Estimated reading time: 21 minutes Learn About Waterjet: Waterjet Cutting Technology & How It Works What you will learn about the waterjet technology: If you are looking for an introduction to what a waterjet cutting …