Waterjet Cutting Articles

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	Going 3-D: A matter of control : Waterjets move beyond cutting flat blanks By: Tim Heston, Senior Editor Figure 1 Bevels on plate, cuts in barstock and tube, as well as contour cuts on formed sheet can now be performed by the waterjet. Photo... Publish date: March 1, 2010
	Waterjet bevel cutting made easy By: John H. Olsen, Contributing Writer If an image is not displayed, click the hyperlinked figure number to view it. Complex Beveled Part The abrasive waterjet (AWJ)... Publish date: March 1, 2010
	Cortando m�s que metal con un chorro de agua : Vidrio, piedra, hule son algunas de las posibilidades By: Dan Davis, Editor-in-Chief Read article in English Con el equipo de corte por chorro de agua, los talleres ya no est�n limitados al mundo de las fabricaciones de... Publish date: February 9, 2010
	Designing for abrasive waterjet fabrication Forethought, flexibility can help cut corners : Forethought, flexibility can help cut corners By: John H. Olsen, Contributing Writer Editor's Note: This article is a modified version of the article that appeared in the May 4, 2004, issue of thefabricator.com. "Has Taper... Publish date: April 10, 2007
	Newer linear-drive technology improves waterjet accuracy, reduces costs By: Dr. John H. Olsen, Contributing Writer If an image is not displayed, click the hyperlinked figure number to view it. Previous articles I’ve written about waterjet cutting... Publish date: December 15, 2009
	Disposing of waterjet abrasive—the right way : Waterjet shop managers should know local waste regulations, disposal techniques If an image is not displayed, click the hyperlinked figure number to view it. Photo courtesy of Bystronic Inc For many first-time... Publish date: September 1, 2009
	�Qu� involucra el mantenimiento del chorro de agua con abrasivo? : Conocer un chorro de agua�desde la cabeza de corte hasta la bomba�le da a un fabricante la idea de cu�nto cuesta operarlo. By: Frank Arteaga Si la imagen no se puede visualizar, cliquee en el n�mero de la figura para verla. Read article in English Este art�culo se adapt� de... Publish date: August 14, 2009
	Counting on the combo : Revolving door-maker adds flexibility with waterjet/plasma combination machine By: Tim Heston, Senior Editor If an image is not displayed, click the hyperlinked figure number to view it. Figure 1 Boon Edam produces a variety of revolving doors that... Publish date: July 1, 2009
	Reusing waterjet cutting abrasive : Recycling systems recover used garnet, but are they worth worth the upfront cost? By: Michael Bishop, Contributing Writer Abrasive recycling systems allow fabricators to use the material several times. Tough economic conditions are making it hard for many metal... Publish date: June 29, 2009
	El chorro de agua la hace en grande : Siendo alguna vez una novedad, el corte por chorro de agua abrasivo By: Tim Heston Read in article in English El corte con chorro de agua abrasivo podr�a estar en la c�spide de algo grande. Por a�os, los fabricantes de... Publish date: June 24, 2009
	Making waterjet-cut parts more fatigue-resistant By: Dr. John H. Olsen and Dr. H. T. Liu, Contributing Writers If an image is not displayed, click the hyperlinked figure number to view it. Figure 1 Click to view image larger Test Specimen Geometry... Publish date: May 12, 2009
	Cutting more than metal with a waterjet : Glass, stone, rubber are some of the possibilities By: Mike Burns and Dan Davis With waterjet cutting equipment, shops are no longer limited to the world of metal fabrications. They can search for new business in areas that... Publish date: December 15, 2008
	Laser cutting for the first time : M&L Industries finally made the investment, but only after sizing up its metal cutting needs By: Dan Davis, Editor-in-Chief For many shops in the metal fabricating world, laser cutting capability was never a prerequisite to success. M&L Industries, Rogers, Minn.,... Publish date: December 15, 2008
	Green cutting with waterjets By: Dr. John Olsen, Contributing Writer Photo courtesy of OMAX Are you being green when operating your abrasive jet? Can you feel righteous—like someone getting 40+ MPG in... Publish date: October 14, 2008
	What's involved in abrasive waterjet maintenance? : Knowing a waterjet--from the cutting head to the pump--gives a fabricator an idea of how much it costs to run one. By: Jeff Day Lea este articulo en Espanol This article is adapted from Jeff Day, "Maintenance Components for an Abrasive Waterjet," presented at the... Publish date: October 14, 2008
	Safety in jet cutting By: Dr. John Olsen, Contributing Writer Figure 1 The cutting jet is the most obvious hazard in jet cutting, but is easy to avoid. All cutting equipment has cutting tools that can... Publish date: July 15, 2008
	Maximizing waterjet cutting profit By: John H. Olsen, Contributing Writer Publish date: April 15, 2008
	Waterjet makes it into the mainstream : Once a novelty, abrasive waterjet cutting has evolved to become standard equipment for the fab shop By: Tim Heston, Senior Editor An OMAX waterjet performs precision cutting. Today precision waterjet cutting often can eliminate secondary finishing operations. Lea este... Publish date: February 12, 2008
	Waterjet purchase becomes watershed moment : Equipment addition turns the tide for machine shop's growth Allright Tool Co. is a woman-owned, family-operated machine shop in Birmingham, Ala. Founded by the Whittingtons in their basement in 1972, the... Publish date: December 11, 2007
	Pumping up the waterjet power By: John H. Olsen, Contributing Writer It is easy to see that doubling a waterjet pump's horsepower should at least double the cutting speed. Indeed, with double the pumping power,... Publish date: December 11, 2007
	Festivus poles for the rest of us souls : No grievances for Milwaukee fabricator who turns aluminum poles into holiday fun By: Dan Davis, Editor-in-Chief With a dull, lusterless finish, an aluminum pole becomes the symbol for this country's favorite non-holiday holiday—Festivus. Not too... Publish date: December 11, 2007
	Increasing waterjet cutting profitability : How to get abrasive use and fixed costs under control By: Jeff Day Over the past five years, the number of waterjet cutting machines sold worldwide, both abrasive and pure water, has increased by an average of... Publish date: November 6, 2007
	Fabrication in transition : One-time metal supply house becomes a waterjet shop that now offers laser cutting, bending, and assembly By: Dan Davis, Editor-in-Chief Arcadia's five-axis waterjet cutting machine allowed the company to provide a service that other nearby metal supply houses didn't offer. As a... Publish date: September 11, 2007
	Jet cutting accessories By: John H. Olsen, Contributing Writer Many shops today, from R&D companies that make a few parts per week to production shops that run 24/7 making hundreds of parts per day, use... Publish date: August 8, 2007
	Recent developments in abrasive jet software By: John H. Olsen, Contributing Writer Figure 1 Jet Lag at High Feed Rate Software serves two functions in abrasive waterjet machining. First, software generally referred to as... Publish date: June 12, 2007
	Waterjet accelerates pace, provides speed secret : Winning the race between races By: Kate Bachman, STAMPING Journal® Editor As you descend the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia south into sunny Huntersville/ Mooresville, N.C.—so-called Race City USA—you... Publish date: May 8, 2007
	Economic considerations when purchasing a jet cutting machine By: John H. Olsen, Contributing Writer The purpose in buying machinery is to make money with it. Buying nothing costs nothing, but makes no money. A premium jet cutting machine... Publish date: February 13, 2007
	Achieve peak waterjet performance by optimizing components : Tips and tricks By: Eric Chalmers Successful fabrication shops understand how to maximize the productivity of their waterjet machines. Peak performance of the waterjet system... Publish date: November 7, 2006
	Machine components you can fabricate with an abrasive jet By: John H. Olsen, Contributing Writer Figure 1 Lathe Screw Cutting Drive Train An article published previously on thefabricator.com, How one shop benefited from abrasive... Publish date: October 10, 2006
	Job diversity through a waterjet : Pacific Metal Cutting knows saws, but learns to love waterjet and the new business it brings By: Dan Davis, Editor-in-Chief This tale from the O.C. doesn't involve beautiful people and cutting-edge music. It's about Orange County's very own Pacific Metal... Publish date: June 13, 2006
	What you need to know about high-pressure equipment By: John H. Olsen, Contributing Writer Abrasive and waterjet cutting equipment operates at pressures up to 60,000 pounds per square inch (PSI). Most shops have no other equipment... Publish date: May 9, 2006
	Bernie and the jet : The mechanic at Jay Leno's Big Dog Garage finds that waterjets are a cut above the rest By: Dan Davis, Editor-in-Chief What do you give one of the world's most recognized entertainers who owns a collection of 84 cars and 73 motorcycles? A waterjet sounds... Publish date: April 11, 2006
	American Fabricator : American Chopper's Vinnie, unplugged By: Kate Bachman, STAMPING Journal® Editor Vincent DiMartinoMr. Vinnie to youis the fabricator behind the bikes, the muscle behind the biceps, the grin behind the guns. The show... Publish date: April 11, 2006
	Fixturing for abrasive jet machining By: John H. Olsen, Contributing Writer Abrasive jets are used for machining many materials and parts. Workpieces that can be abrasive jet-machined range from glass artwork to... Publish date: January 10, 2006
	Trailblazing with waterjet : How one manufacturer broke ground with new technology By: Sonja Bellem With waterjet cutting, Johnson Enterprises has been able to attract new customers outside of its core sawmill industry customer base. A... Publish date: November 8, 2005
	Rising to great heights in Great Falls : Job shop explores uncharted territory in airport project By: Kate Bachman, STAMPING Journal� Editor Some fabrication projects come around only once in a blue moon. If a project is commemorative of the bicentennial of the Lewis and Clark... Publish date: April 11, 2005
	Abrasive Jet Mechanics By: John H. Olsen, Contributing Writer Figure 1 Abrasive jet users need in-depth knowledge of nozzle mechanics, either for practical reasons, or simply to have the... Publish date: March 8, 2005
	Where abrasive waterjets shine : No-HAZ process makes inroads into HSS, metallic composites, special fabrications By: Dr. Mohamed Hashish, Contributing Writer One of the first applications for abrasive waterjet technology was blanking sheet metal made of high-strength steels (HSS), such as... Publish date: September 14, 2004
	Designing for abrasive waterjet fabrication : Forethought, flexibility can help cut corners By: John H. Olsen, Contributing Writer Designers need to be familiar with some abrasive waterjet machining features to minimize overall cost. Some of these concepts also may apply to... Publish date: May 4, 2004
	Improving waterjet cutting precision by eliminating taper By: John H. Olsen, Contributing Writer The balance between waterjet cutting production rate and part precision always has been difficult to achieve because of the jet's complex... Publish date: January 13, 2004
	Pumps for abrasive jet cutting By: John H. Olsen, Contributing Writer This is the last of four articles intended to help a prospective buyer evaluate the wide range of abrasive jet machinery on the market. The first... Publish date: September 10, 2003
	Advancements in waterjet technology By: Kate Bachman, STAMPING Journal® Editor Stream Lag Caused Taper, Corner Problems Budd said he courted the gear processing market, but prospective customers wanted parts with a... Publish date: July 24, 2003
	Selecting a table for abrasive jet machining By: John H. Olsen, Contributing Writer Editor's Note: This article is the third in a series intended to help a prospective user evaluate abrasive jet machinery. The first article,... Publish date: June 26, 2003
	Exploring complementary cutting methods : Comparing capabilities of laser, plasma, EDM to waterjet technology By: Michael Ruppenthal and Chip Burnham, Contributing Writers Diversification is the linchpin of running a successful business. The key to producing quality work and investing in equipment wisely is knowing... Publish date: September 4, 2001
	Software for abrasive water jet machines By: John H. Olsen, Contributing Writer Editor's note: This is the second of four articles intended to help a prospective buyer evaluate the wide range of abrasive jet machinery on... Publish date: March 13, 2003
	H2Olsen: Buying an abrasive jet machine. Is the process right for you? By: John H. Olsen, Contributing Writer "If you need a machine and don't buy it, then you will ultimately find you have paid for it but don't have it" ------ Henry Ford A variety of... Publish date: April 15, 2002
	Not your father's abrasive jet : Technological advances, attention to common woes give fabricators options for precision cutting By: John H. Olsen, Contributing Writer Figure 1 Object Fifteen or 20 years ago abrasive jet was the technology of last resort for severing difficult materials that could be cut no... Publish date: July 12, 2001

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