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Articles tagged with "waterjet"
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H2Olsen: Buying an abrasive jet machine. Is the process right for you?Abrasive waterjet cutting may or may not be right for your particular application; but, knowing all you can about the process and its pros and cons can help you make that decision better.
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Software for abrasive water jet machinesSoftware plays a key role in abrasive jet machining. Infact, it is only through software that precision abrasive jet machining truly is possible. Some of the most significant advancements in the industry have been in software.
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Pumps for abrasive jet cutting |
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Improving waterjet cutting precision by eliminating taper |
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Designing for abrasive waterjet fabrication: Forethought, flexibility can help cut cornersArray
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Abrasive Jet Mechanics |
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Trailblazing with waterjet: How one manufacturer broke ground with new technologyFor Johnson Enterprises of New Brunswick, Canada, the waterjet cutting system with shuttle table has opened the door to business opportunities more diverse than the materials it can process.
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Fixturing for abrasive jet machiningClamping the workpiece against sideways motion and weighting it against vertical motion will prevent part loss and improve part quality in waterjet machining. This article offers practical fixturing suggestions for both cutting from flat sheet and adding features to existing parts.
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Bernie and the jet: The mechanic at Jay Leno's Big Dog Garage finds that waterjets are a cut above the restJay Leno's car collection, housed at the Big Dog Garage in Burbank, Calif., is not meant to collect dust. These cars are to be driven. Bernard Juchli is in charge of that, and now he has a waterjet to help him fabricate hard-to-find or non-existent parts and to keep the cars on the road.
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What you need to know about high-pressure equipmentHigh-pressure abrasive and waterjet cutting systems have unique properties that must be understood to maximize performance and ensure safety. This article discusses the principles of water compressibility and pressurization, metal fatigue, high-pressure plumbing, seals, valves, and making and installing ultrahigh pressure fittings.
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Machine components you can fabricate with an abrasive jetMany machine components formerly made with conventional machining techniques now can be made easily and cost-effectively with abrasive waterjet cutting. This article discusses some of these components. It also gives examples of abrasive waterjet-produced signs and labels that can be used to enhance your products.
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Economic considerations when purchasing a jet cutting machineThinking about purchasing a jet cutting system? Many factors should be considered before deciding which system to buy. This article discusses fixed and operating costs and productivity and provides the framework for making an intelligent buying decision.
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Waterjet accelerates pace, provides speed secret: Winning the race between racesJoe Gibbs Racing sports three Nextel Cup teams, winning three Cup championships in a seven-year period. Its drivers Tony Stewart, Denny Hamlin, and J.J. Yeley are well-known race stars. Preparing the cars for each week's race is literally a race between races, as new components-speed secrets-are engineered and fabricated between Sunday night and Thursday. The company relies on a Flow waterjet to accelerate its manufacturing pace to meet the grueling deadlines
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Recent developments in abrasive jet softwareSoftware is an integral part of a waterjet cutting system. Advances in controller software compensate for common jet cutting errors, such as lag, striations, taper, and kerf; offer improvements in cutting functions; and reduce the time it takes to produce parts
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Jet cutting accessoriesThe right accessories can help you make the most of your waterjet cutting system and prolong system life. Among the accessories discussed in this article are garnet feeders, removers, and recyclers; abrasive agitators; taper management tools; optional nozzles; piercing accessories; standoff controls; water treatment solutions; and material handling and support options.
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Pumping up the waterjet powerWant to maximize your waterjet's performance? Among the options for doing so are adding horsepower to the pump, by either running at higher pressure, or using a larger or two nozzles. This article discusses the options and provides guidelines to help you decide what's best for your particular operation
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Waterjet makes it into the mainstream: Once a novelty, abrasive waterjet cutting has evolved to become standard equipment for the fab shopAdvancements in the control and equipment components, each working in concert, have pushed the technology from a relative novelty to the mainstream.
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Maximizing waterjet cutting profitAchieving maximum profitability from your waterjet system requires knowing which operating methods are best-suited to your application. This article explores the costs associated with waterjet cutting and shows a method for maximizing the profit derived from the machine for various production scenarios. Specific examples are provided.
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Safety in jet cuttingAbrasive waterjets are powerful cutting tools. As is the case with all industrial machinery, waterjet machines have certain inherent hazards that go beyond the obvious cuts. Knowledge of these hazards and proper protective measures are necessary for safe operation. This article presents an overview of the hazards and ways to ensure safety.
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Green cutting with waterjetsAbrasive waterjets are powerful cutting tools. As is the case with all industrial machinery, waterjet machines have certain inherent hazards that go beyond the obvious cuts. Knowledge of these hazards and proper protective measures are necessary for safe operation. This article presents an overview of the hazards and ways to ensure safety.
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El chorro de agua la hace en grande: Siendo alguna vez una novedad, el corte por chorro de agua abrasivoAdvancements in the control and equipment components, eachworking in concert, have pushed the technology from a relativenovelty to the mainstream.
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Putting out fires, the lean way: Fire truck-maker Crimson Fire grows its backlog despite the downturnCrimson Fire, a lean fire truck OEM, enjoys record orders, but prepares for challenges ahead.
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Laser and waterjet: friends or foes?: Capabilities make these technologies complements, not competitorsKnowing the capabilities and drawbacks of laser and waterjet machines is the key in determining which is best for a particular application.
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Láser y chorro de agua: ¿amigos o enemigos?: Sus capacidades hacen que estas tecnologías se complementen y no que compitan entre sí |
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