A water jet machine is a type of water cutting and cleaning device that performs various operations using high pressure water. It is generally used in industrial uses in various processes such as material cutting, cleaning, drilling and engraving.
A water jet machine uses a pump to deliver water to high pressures. These pumps are specially designed pumps that can raise water to high pressures (usually up to 60,000 psi) without heating or adding chemical additives. High-pressure water moves rapidly through a nozzle and is used to cut or clean material.
One of the main advantages of the waterjet machine is that it has minimal thermal effect when cutting or machining most materials. This reduces the risk of material burning or thermal deformation and ensures cleaner and smoother edges of the workpiece. Additionally, a water jet machine can generally process a variety of materials, making it a versatile tool.
The water jet machine can process many different materials such as metal, glass, plastic, stone, ceramics, wood and composite materials. Therefore, it finds use in many different industries, including industrial manufacturing, metalworking, stone cutting, glass processing, automotive, aerospace, food processing, and art and design.
Waterjet technology is also considered an environmentally friendly processing method because it does not create dust, smoke or hazardous waste during the cutting process. This feature contributes to its preference in industries with high environmental awareness.