"Waterjet cutting is recognized as a reliable alternative to conventional cutting processes," said a CERATIZIT spokesperson. "Smooth cut edges without thermal stress, post-processing and minimal kerfs are just a few of the advantages of the cutting process for a wide range of materials and applications. A key factor for efficient processes is the waterjet nozzles. With the HyproJET portfolio, CERATIZIT sets new standards for quality and durability."
During waterjet cutting, the cutting head directs a fine jet of water at high pressure of up to 6,000 bar, a jet diameter of 0.38 mm to 1.02 mm. In this cutting process, the material particles close to the surface are cut off without any heat being introduced into the material. This process is an optimal solution for temperature-sensitive and thick materials with complex geometries.
The possibilities of waterjet cutting are diverse, which means that it can be used for a variety of requirements. "We developed our HyproJET range with three standard water jet nozzles to meet these needs. Narrow hole tolerances, perfect cutting and radial run-out accuracy ensure precise working results," said Mesut Goksu, Segment Account Manager at CERATIZIT.
The HyproJET X6 features improved flow of abrasive material and air in the nozzle and a design for cutting difficult materials. For standard applications, CERATIZIT's range includes the HyproJET P6, which offers an optimal price-performance ratio, as well as the S3 nozzle. All nozzles are suitable for modern cutting head systems and support automatic centering during assembly.
For some materials to be machined, water alone is not sufficient as a cutting material. In these cases, an abrasive, such as garnet or corundum, is added to the process. Particularly with demanding materials such as steel, stone, glass or composites, abrasives are efficient helpers. But as much as they support the cutting process, they are not without disadvantages, explained Mathieu Schellenberger, Project Manager in Product Development at CERATIZIT: "They put a lot of strain on the focusing tubes due to erosion. Therefore, when redesigning the HyproJET products, we further improved the wear protection. For this purpose, carbide grades were used. As a result, the HyproJET nozzles last for a long time even at pressures of up to 6,000 bar, and achieve very high cutting qualities."
CERATIZIT takes care of all process steps from the carbide powder to the ready-to-use solution. In addition to the comprehensive waterjet nozzle portfolio, the company produces various mixing chambers made of carbide grades to meet the different wear mechanisms within these chambers. Pistons for high-pressure pumps, spray discs, collecting cups, inlet guides, wear plates, throttle shields and inlet pipes are also offered.
For more information contact:
CERATIZIT USA, Inc.
2050 Mitchell Blvd.
Schaumburg, IL 60193
800-783-2280
www.ceratizit.com