Water jet cutting is not only effective in making thick and multiple-layer cuts but also thin ones as well. In fact, it is the water pressure speed (between 20,000 to 50,000 psi) as well as the jeweled nozzle hole (as narrow as 0.010 inches to 0.015 inches) that allows materials to be cut as thin as paper.
It’s important to have the right tools for the job. Some are suited for unreinforced concrete, which is strong, rigid and resistant to compression forces. Other tools are required for reinforced concrete which contains steel rebar and wire mesh for added strength.
How do water jet and plasma cutters compare? Plasma cutters use high temperatures to create cuts, and can only be used to cut specific materials like metal. Water jet cutters can be used to cut a variety of materials and do not use heat in the cutting process.
Modern concrete cutting techniques and equipment represent a significant improvement from the cutting techniques of years past (think jack hammers, which would leave everything dusty and messy). Concrete cutting ensures a smooth attractive finish at the end of the cutting process.
You could use flame, laser or plasma cutting systems, but each runs the risk of distorting or warping the material being cut because of the incredibly intense heat produced during the cutting process. Water jet cutting does not create a heat zone.
A concrete saw can be used for cutting materials other than concrete. The saw can also be used on masonry, tile, brick, and asphalt and is available in a number of different sizes.
Water-jet cutting is a great option when it comes to all types of woodworking. Not only does it offer a precise cut, but the abrasive particles sand the surface, leaving a smooth finish that doesn’t require any additional treatment.
When needing to remove a cylinder of material, a core drill is the best choice. A core drill is designed to work much like a hole saw with the center material being removed called the core.
Reflective materials such as polished brass and steel will experience no discoloration when being cut with a water jet cutting machine. Some materials will produce a frosty finish at the cut line, but this can be sanded out after the cut is made.
Because you never know quality and condition of the tires on the planes that are landing at your airport, grooves that are cut into the runway improve tire contact and grab for better, and safer, braking ability.
Abrasive water jets are extremely versatile. They can cut through materials as hard as aluminum oxide ceramic. Sometimes called alumina, this type of ceramic has a hardness rating nearly three times that of stainless steel.
Do you need to have plumbing, electrical conduits, or other lines run? This can seem impossible, but don’t worry. A concrete cutting expert will have a variety of different methods they can use to make the holes you need to run the lines, even in concrete.
Transverse loads are what can cause materials to bend, buckle, or break when being cut and is a critical factor when cutting thin or fragile material. Water jet cutting does not generate this load, making it ideal for delicate work.
It’s easy to think of roads, parking lots, and other paved surfaces as a single piece, but they’re actually made out of multiple layers of aggregate underneath the asphalt layer. When we cut through paving, we can either get rid of the whole thing, or just take of the top layer so you can repave.
You can often save material by using a water jet cutting machine. As each part or design can be closely nested together, material waste is minimized. This is a major cost saving benefit of using water jets when compared with other methods.
On the entire planet, for the last 2,000 years, concrete has been produced and used far more than any other synthetic material in the world. In fact, on average, more than 6 billion cubic meters of concrete are produced each year.
Luxembourg native Carl Johnson was one of the first people to put pressurized water jets to use in cutting material like plastic. In fact, Johnson's thin-stream water jet machine (invented in 1956) was effective at cutting not only harder paper like cardboard but soft plastic too.
Flat concrete saws can cut surfaces anywhere from 8 inches to 27 inches in depth. This can be used to create new machine foundations or stairwells, as well as to access below slab water pipes, sewer lines, and other utilities.
One of the main benefits of water jet cutting is the fact that there is no heat generated during the process. Without water jets, cutting titanium, steel or other materials creates a tremendous amount of heat. This heat can change the internal properties of the material being cut.
To avoid surprises, many concrete cutters use ground penetrating radar (GPR) imaging to see what’s inside a concrete deck, structure, or support. GPR pinpoints rebar location, voids, hidden objects, general material condition, and areas where the concrete has begun to deteriorate.
Fiberglass has a wide variety of applications, but cutting them with conventional materials can produce hazardous dust or fumes. Fortunately, you don’t have to worry about that with water jet cutting. The fiberglass material can be submerged during cutting to keep any fiberglass particles out of the air.
Unfortunately, the very thing that makes concrete walls so durable can also make them difficult to cut into when you need to access pipes or wiring behind them. Let’s talk about how we can help you gain the access you need while minimizing the damage done to the wall.
Did you know that Inconel, a superalloy commonly used in water jet cutting, is a mix of nickel and chromium? Its resistance to high temperature has made Inconel a perfect choice to protect the black box recorders in airplanes.
Unfortunately, not all industrial warehouse spaces for sale will always have the interior layout you need to run your business effectively. If there are concrete walls dividing the space into odd sections, we may be able to help you reshape the concrete walls.
