No Other Tool Cuts or Machines Greater Variety of Materials
From glass to stones to composites and metals, nothing cuts and machines a greater variety of materials than an abrasive waterjet. Their versatility is unmatched.
Setup and Fixturing Is Complete In Just Minutes
Because side forces are virtually non-existent when cutting with a Flow abrasive waterjet, the time required for setup and fixturing is minimal. So, you can move quickly from job to job — cut 1/2 inch aluminum in the morning, 2 inch glass in the afternoon, and 6 inch stainless steel in the evening.
Different Jobs Don't Require Different Tooling
Abrasive waterjet cutting is accomplished by software-controlled, robotic motion systems - not hard tooling - so there are no costly, time-consuming tool changes required to accommodate an infinite variety of shapecutting.
Cut with Multiple Heads and Increase Productivity
The cool-cutting process of Flow abrasive waterjet systems enables you to increase throughput by stacking raw material and cutting multiple parts in a single pass. Running multiple cutting heads simultaneously further increases productivity.
Edge Quality Eliminates Costly Secondary Finishing
From steel to composites, cut net and near-net parts. Abrasive waterjets cut with erosion, rather than shearing or heat, so they produce exceptional edge quality without inducing heat-affected zones or mechanical stresses. Raw materials maintain their structural integrity; deburring and other secondary finishing are usually not required.
You'll Enjoy Raw Material Savings
Because abrasive waterjets cut with a narrow kerf and produce no heat, you can tightly nest parts to get the most from raw material.
Compliments Existing Technology
Today, there is a trend by many job shops to add waterjet cutting services to their operations as a complement to other cutting technologies such as EDM, laser, milling, and plasma.