Waterjet abrasive management system removes, recycles abrasive

Hypertherm has introduced a waterjet abrasive management system comprising two products: the PowerDredge™ abrasive removal unit (available now) and the EcoSift™ abrasive recycling unit (available in 2016).

Testing and microscopic analysis shows up to 60 percent of abrasive sitting at the bottom of a waterjet table actually meets the specifications for brand-new abrasive and can be reused without affecting cut quality. As up to 60 percent of waterjet operating costs are attributed to the purchase of new abrasive, this can lead to a significant cost savings for companies, says the manufacturer.