Waterjet Cutting
Stainless Steel Waterjet cutting by using a high-pressure water jet, can arbitrarily carve workpieces under the control of the computer, It is the lowly effect of the workpiece’s physical and chemical properties due to the process being completed in a normal temperature environment. Meanwhile without burning, narrow seams, clean and environmental.
Stainless steel, as a metal material with excellent corrosion resistance and high strength, is widely used in various fields such as construction, manufacturing, automobiles, medical treatment, and food processing. In the processing of stainless steel, it is very important to choose the appropriate cutting method to ensure the integrity of the material and the processing quality. Waterjet Cutting, as an advanced cold processing technology, has been widely used in stainless steel cutting due to its unique advantages.
Waterjet Cutting Stainless Steel
Process Range:
Plate/Sheet thickness: < 120mm
Width: < 4000mm
Length: < 12000mm
Seam width: 2mm – 2.7mm
Tolerance: -1mm – 1mm, -2mm – 2mm
What is Waterjet Cutting?
Waterjet cutting is a technique that uses a high-pressure water stream (usually between 2000-4000 bar) mixed with abrasives (such as garnet sand) to cut materials. Waterjet cutting can accurately cut a variety of materials, including metals, stones, glass, ceramics, and composites. The technology uses the huge impact force generated by the high-pressure water stream and the cutting action of the abrasive to separate the materials.
Advantages of Waterjet Cutting Stainless Steel
Heat-Affected Zone (HAZ):
Waterjet cutting is cold processing and does not generate heat, so it will not change the physical and chemical properties of stainless steel during the cutting process, avoiding the formation of heat-affected zones. This is critical to maintaining the corrosion resistance and mechanical properties of stainless steel, especially in applications where strict material properties are required.
High Precision and Smooth Cutting Surface:
Waterjet cutting can achieve extremely high cutting precision, with straight and smooth cuts without the need for secondary processing. This is particularly important when manufacturing high-precision parts, which can significantly improve processing efficiency and product quality.
Broad Material Adaptability:
Waterjet cutting is extremely adaptable to materials and can cut stainless steel of various thicknesses and types. Whether it is thin slices or thick plates, you can get perfect cutting results.
Environmental Protection and Safety:
No harmful gases and fumes are generated during water jet cutting, and wastewater can be reused after treatment, which has little impact on the environment. At the same time, water jet cutting has no sparks and high temperatures, and the operation is safer.
High Flexibility:
The waterjet cutting machine can realize the cutting of complex shapes through a numerical control system (CNC), and is suitable for processing a variety of complex parts. Whether it’s straight cutting or curved cutting, waterjet can do it all.
Application Scenarios of Stainless Steel Waterjet Cutting
Architecture and Decoration:
Water jet cutting can accurately cut stainless steel plates for manufacturing architectural decorative panels, door and window frames, and carved artworks, which not only ensures aesthetics but also improves construction efficiency.
Automobile Manufacturing:
In automobile manufacturing, stainless steel is widely used in car bodies, exhaust systems, and interior decorative parts. Water jet cutting can quickly and accurately process various complex parts to meet the high standards of automobile manufacturing.
Medical and Food Processing Equipment:
Medical and food processing equipment have extremely high requirements for the hygiene and corrosion resistance of materials. Water jet cutting of stainless steel can avoid pollution and changes in material properties caused by thermal cutting, ensuring the safety and hygiene of the equipment.
Industrial Manufacturing:
Industrial equipment and mechanical parts require high strength and durability, and stainless steel is an ideal material choice. Water jet cutting can efficiently process large and heavy stainless steel parts to meet the needs of industrial manufacturing.
Comparison of Waterjet Cutting with Other Cutting Methods
Compared with Laser Cutting:
- Material range: Water jet cutting has no material restrictions, while laser cutting is not effective when cutting thick metals and reflective materials (such as copper and aluminum).
- Heat effect: Laser cutting produces a heat-affected zone that may change the material properties, while water jet cutting does not.
- Cost: Water jet cutting equipment and operating costs are generally lower, especially in thick material cutting.
Compared with Plasma Cutting:
- Accuracy: Water jet cutting has higher accuracy and smoother cut surfaces, while plasma cutting has lower accuracy and cut surfaces require post-processing.
- Material thickness: Plasma cutting is suitable for thicker metals, but water jet cutting has more advantages in fine processing and thin material cutting.
- Safety: The water jet cutting operation process is relatively safe, without high temperatures and sparks.
In Conclusion
As an efficient, precise and environmentally friendly processing technology, water jet cutting has been widely used in stainless steel cutting due to its unique advantages. Whether in construction, automobiles, medical treatment, food processing, or industrial manufacturing, water jet cutting can provide excellent cutting quality and processing efficiency, providing strong support for the application of stainless steel materials.
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