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    Water jet cutting uses a high-pressure stream of water, with or without an abrasive material added, to cut materials. It can cut almost any material very precisely and without heat or mechanical stresses. The water jet cutting process works by directing a high-velocity stream of water, which may include entrained abrasive particles, at the material to be cut. This erodes away the material. Water jet cutting leaves a smooth, burr-free finish and is highly automated. It is a very flexible process that can be used to cut both soft and hard materials.

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    Water jet cutting uses a high-pressure stream of water, with or without an abrasive material added, to cut materials. It can cut almost any material very precisely and without heat or mechanical stresses. The water jet cutting process works by directing a high-velocity stream of water, which may include entrained abrasive particles, at the material to be cut. This erodes away the material. Water jet cutting leaves a smooth, burr-free finish and is highly automated. It is a very flexible process that can be used to cut both soft and hard materials.

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    Water jet cutting uses a high-pressure stream of water, with or without an abrasive material added, to cut materials. It can cut almost any material very precisely and without heat or mechanical stresses. The water jet cutting process works by directing a high-velocity stream of water, which may include entrained abrasive particles, at the material to be cut. This erodes away the material. Water jet cutting leaves a smooth, burr-free finish and is highly automated. It is a very flexible process that can be used to cut both soft and hard materials.

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    WATER JET

    CUTTING
    Presented by:
    MUNTHASIR . T
    COANEME038
    Introduction To Water
    Jet:
    Itis a tool using a jet of water at high velocity and pressure
    The process is same as water erosion found in nature but is
    greatly accelerated and concentrated.
    True cold cutting process no HAZ, no mechanical stresses
    and environmental hazards.
    Not limited to machining It has food industrial
    applications.
    They are fast, flexible, reasonably precise.
    Why Use Water Jet?

    It can cut almost everything, with greater


    efficiency and productivity.
    It is one of the fastest growing major machine
    tool processes in the world due to its versatility
    and ease of operation.
    Water jets cut accurately, reduced scrap-saving
    money through greater material utilization.
    As it is software oriented, we get correct shape,
    dimensions and size.
    How water jet works?

    High pressure (60,000 psi), which when


    bombarded on the work piece erodes the material.
    A high velocity water jet when directed at a target
    in such a way that, its velocity in virtually reduced
    to zero on striking the surface. Because of this
    water jet will make a hole in the material if the
    pressure is high enough.
    Many variables such as nozzle orifice diameter,
    water pressure, cutting feed rate and the stand
    distance affect the performance.
    Types of Water Jet:
    The two types of water jets
    Pure water jet
    abrasive water jet.
    A pure water jet is used to cut soft materials, and
    within just 2 minutes the very same water jet can
    be transformed into an abrasive water jet to cut
    hard materials by adding abrasives to it.

    Pure
    water jet uses pure pressurized water
    whereas abrasives water jet uses abrasives like
    Aluminum oxide, silicon carbide and garnet.
    Pure Water jet Cutting:

    Schematic diagram of
    pure water jet cutting:

    1. Water under pressure


    2. Water nozzle
    3. Pure water jet
    4. Work piece
    5. Cut width (kerf)
    Pure Water jet Cutting:

    Pure Water jet is the original water cutting method.


    In which pure water is compressed at very high
    pressure & released through a narrow opening.
    It forms water jet, which comes out at the speed of
    up to 850 m/s
    The largest uses for pure water jet cutting are
    disposable diapers, tissue paper, and automotive
    interiors .
    Provides Very thin stream (0.004 to 0.010 inch in
    diameter is the common range) .
    Very little material loss due to precise cutting.
    Pure Water jet Cutting
    Non-heat cutting ,Usually cuts very quickly.
    Able to cut soft, light materials(e.g., fiber glass
    insulation up to 24" thick).
    Used to cut soft, thin, or porous material
    Silicone
    VCT (tile)
    Foam
    Cork
    Teflon
    Composites
    Plastic
    Abrasive Water jets:

    Schematic diagram of
    abrasive water jet cutting:

    1. Water under pressure


    2. Water nozzle
    3. Water jet
    4. Abrasive feed (unpressurised)
    5. Mixing chamber (vacuum
    chamber)
    6. Abrasive nozzle (focusing tube)
    7. Water jet with abrasive
    8. Cut width (kerf)
    Abrasive Water jets:
    In the abrasive water jet, the water jet stream
    accelerates abrasive particles and those particles,not the
    water, erode the material.

    The abrasive Water jet is hundreds of times


    more powerful than a pure Water jet.

    Extremely versatile process, No Heat Affected Zones,


    No mechanical stresses
    Easy to program
    Thin stream (0.020 to 0.050 inch in diameter)
    10 inch thick cutting, Little material loss due to cutting
    Quickly switch from pure water jet to abrasive water jet.
    Applications :
    Theapplications and materials, which are generally machined using WJ
    and AWJ, are given below:

    Application Materials
    Paint removal Steels
    Cleaning Non-ferrous alloys
    Cutting soft materials Ti alloys, Ni- alloys
    Cutting frozen meat Polymers
    Textile, Leather industry Honeycombs
    Surgery Metal Matrix Composite
    Cutting Ceramic Matrix Composite
    Drilling Concrete
    Turning Stone Granite
    Glass Fiber Metal Wood
    Reinforced plastics
    Advantages of Water jet Cutting:

    There are no heat affected zones (HAZ)


    The material does not get warped, discolored or
    hardened
    Ability to manufacture burr-free parts
    No jagged edges or burrs
    Near net shape cutting
    Eliminates the need for secondary operations
    Can cut through thick materials
    Up to 12 in thickness
    Advantages (continued)

    Cheaper than other processes.


    Cut any material. (mild steel, copper, brass, aluminum;
    brittle materials like glass, ceramic, quartz, stone)
    Make all sorts of shapes with only one tool.
    Unlike machining or grinding, water jet cutting does not
    produce any dust or particles that are harmful if inhaled.
    Advantages (continued)
    .
    Leaves a smooth finish, thus reducing
    secondary operations.
    Clean cutting process without gasses or oils.
    Water jet cutting can be easily used to
    produce prototype parts very efficiently. An
    operator can program the dimensions of the
    part into the control station, and the water jet
    will cut the part out exactly as programmed.
    Get nice edge quality from different
    materials.
    Disadvantages:
    A limited number of materials can be cut
    economically. While it is possible to cut tool steels,
    and other hard materials, the cutting rate has to be
    greatly reduced.

    Another disadvantage is that very thick parts can not


    be cut with water jet cutting and still hold
    dimensional accuracy. If the part is too thick, the jet
    may dissipate some, and cause it to cut on a diagonal.

    Taper is also a problem with water jet cutting in very Water jet lag
    thick materials. Taper is when the jet exits the part at
    a different angle than it enters the part, and can
    cause dimensional inaccuracy.
    Conclusion:

    Relatively new technology has caught on quickly


    and is replacing century-old methods for machining.
    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
    Gave us the way for new machining processes that
    embrace simplicity and have a small environmental
    impact
    THANK YOU!

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