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    The document discusses the history and principles of waterjet machining. It originated in the 1930s for mining applications and evolved to be used for cutting advanced materials in aerospace in the 1960s-1970s. Commercially available waterjet machines emerged in the 1980s. Waterjet machining uses high-pressure water, with or without an abrasive, to cut a variety of materials. It has advantages over other cutting methods like having no heat affected zone and being able to cut many materials. Applications include aerospace, automotive, and food processing. Key factors in deciding which cutting system to use include cutting speed, edge quality, tolerance needs, and material types.

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    The document discusses the history and principles of waterjet machining. It originated in the 1930s for mining applications and evolved to be used for cutting advanced materials in aerospace in the 1960s-1970s. Commercially available waterjet machines emerged in the 1980s. Waterjet machining uses high-pressure water, with or without an abrasive, to cut a variety of materials. It has advantages over other cutting methods like having no heat affected zone and being able to cut many materials. Applications include aerospace, automotive, and food processing. Key factors in deciding which cutting system to use include cutting speed, edge quality, tolerance needs, and material types.

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    The document discusses the history and principles of waterjet machining. It originated in the 1930s for mining applications and evolved to be used for cutting advanced materials in aerospace in the 1960s-1970s. Commercially available waterjet machines emerged in the 1980s. Waterjet machining uses high-pressure water, with or without an abrasive, to cut a variety of materials. It has advantages over other cutting methods like having no heat affected zone and being able to cut many materials. Applications include aerospace, automotive, and food processing. Key factors in deciding which cutting system to use include cutting speed, edge quality, tolerance needs, and material types.

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    WJM

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    The document discusses the history and principles of waterjet machining. It originated in the 1930s for mining applications and evolved to be used for cutting advanced materials in aerospace in the 1960s-1970s. Commercially available waterjet machines emerged in the 1980s. Waterjet machining uses high-pressure water, with or without an abrasive, to cut a variety of materials. It has advantages over other cutting methods like having no heat affected zone and being able to cut many materials. Applications include aerospace, automotive, and food processing. Key factors in deciding which cutting system to use include cutting speed, edge quality, tolerance needs, and material types.

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    WATER

    JET
    MACHINING
    P SHARATH CHANDRA
    143511

    Evolution of Waterjet :
    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
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    THEORY OF METAL CUTING AND


    PRINCIPLES CLASSWORK

    Introduction to Water jet


    It is the fastest growing machining process.
    One of the most versatile machining
    processes.
    True cold cutting process mechanical
    stresses or operator and environmental
    hazards.
    Not limited to machining but also used in
    food industry applications.
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    PRINCIPLE OF WORKING

    Fig. Structure of a water jet machining.

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    TYPES OF WATER JET CUTTING


    Water jet cut
    Abrasive jet cut

    Water jet :
    Water jets are used for cutting soft
    materials
    Water Jet Machinable Materials
    Like Soft rubber, foam, tin foil,
    carpet, soft gasket material
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    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
    Water filters
    Water chiller
    Intensifier
    Cutting table or bed
    X/Y carriage
    attenuator
    Catch tank & Abrasive removal system
    Control panel
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    Materials:
    The list of materials that a Water jet system could
    penetrate is significant

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    Ceramic Tile,Wood, Rubber, Glass, Marble and


    Granite
    ,Foam,GIOPhenolic,Steel,Armor
    plating,Urethane, Titanium , Kevlar, Aluminum , Brass ,
    Copper, Stainless Steel ,
    Spectra,
    Fiberglass ,
    Corrugated Cardboard , Acrylic .

    THEORY OF METAL CUTING AND


    PRINCIPLES CLASSWORK

    Surface Characteristics Variables of Cuts


    Water jet Pressure
    Water jet Diameter
    Abrasive Material Type
    Abrasive Material Size
    Abrasive Material Flow Rate
    Traverse Speed
    The Cutting Angle
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    Advantages:
    No heat affected zone
    Stress-free cutting No
    residual stresses

    Faster than any other


    technique
    Saves Raw Material

    Wide range of materials


    Environmentally friendly
    No need for surface finish

    Does Not Need a Starting


    Hole
    Ability to Cut in Any
    Direction

    No tool changing
    Minimal Fixturing Required
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    Disadvantages:
    Limited number of materials can be cut economically
    Very thick parts can not be cut with Water Jet
    Slower cutting rate compared to both plasma and
    oxyfuel cutting processes
    Higher entry cost

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    Comparison to other Methods


    WaterJet v/s Wire EDM
    Can Cut through any
    material
    No Need for a
    Starting Hole
    No Heat Affected
    Zone

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    Limited to
    Conducting
    Materials
    A Starting Hole is
    Needed for the Wire
    Heat Affected Zone

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    WaterJet

    Laser

    No Heat Affected Zone

    Minimal Heat Affected Zone

    Can Cut Through Reflective


    Materials

    Reflects on Shiny Surfaces

    Can Cut Uneven Surfaces


    Smoothly

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    v/s

    Laser Defracts and Looses


    its Focus

    Environmentally friendly

    Produces Toxic Fumes

    Can Cut Up to 12 in hard


    materials (Ti, SS)& 24 in
    Rubber

    Max. Depth 0.5 0.75

    THEORY OF METAL CUTING AND


    PRINCIPLES CLASSWORK

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    Deciding which metal Cutting System is


    Best?
    Variables to be considered when making a
    decision on the right cutting system to use :
    Cutting speed
    Edge cleanliness
    Degree of tolerance required
    Number and types of metal to be cut
    Capital investment
    Operating costs
    Size of heat affected zone
    Access to secondary machining processes

    Applications

    Aerospac
    e

    Automoti
    ve

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    Food
    Processing

    Marble IndustryConcrete Electronics


    and PCBs

    Polymers and
    Composites
    Steels With

    CeramicsSteel gear and

    Different
    Thickness
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    rack cut

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    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
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