Power and Precision
Waterjet cutting systems are powered by Flow's unique intensifier pump.
UltraHigh-Pressure
These pumps intensify water to pressures of up to 94,000 psi. The waterjet alone can cut through thin prepregs (up to 2.5" inches), foams and cured composites like Kevlar® fiber-reinforced plastic and graphite in a single pass.
When abrasives such as garnet are entrained in the water stream the abrasive waterjet is powerful enough to cut through 4" inches of either graphite epoxy or magnesium boron carbide without creating heat-affected zones.
The abrasive waterjet's low contact force eliminates the need for bulky tooling. Its finely focused jet of water cuts reliably and precisely in any direction, without starting holes.
Metal matrix composites are often chosen over titanium alloys and graphite epoxy composites because of their high strength-to-weight ratio and low cost.
Flow's waterjet's can machine and pierce them, eliminating expensive diamond tools, heat-affected zones and complicated part supports.
Ceramic composites, such as toughened zirconia, are easily cut with the waterjet. Unlike a laser, the abrasive waterjet doesn't create damaging heat in the cutting process.
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