The cutting speed of a process is a good way to measure its efficiency. Many professionals often ask about the waterjet cutting speed since it is one of the most popular commercial cutting processes.

An idea of waterjet cutting speed can better show how it fares against other cutting alternatives. Additionally, manufacturers can estimate their productivity output based on the speed parameter.

Therefore, this article will go into detail about waterjet cutting speed. You will also learn about the various parameters that affect this value.

How Fast Can a Water Jet Cut?

Waterjet cutters can cut at a speed of 15 cm per minute on average. The speed of cutting is variable and dependent on many different factors. For a better perspective, an alternative cutting technology, such as Electric Discharge Machining (EDM), cuts at around 1 cm per minute.

How many inches per minute can a water jet cut?

The average cutting speed of a water jet cutter is 12 inches per minute. The common range falls between 12 to 15 inches per minute. However, that is not the maximum speed of these cutters. For softer materials like marble and glass, water jet cutters can cut at a speed of astonishing 90 inches per minute.

What are the Factors That Influence Water Jet Machine Cutting Speed?

Many factors play a crucial role in determining waterjet cutting speed. These factors are:

Material Thickness

Material thickness is the primary factor that determines the waterjet cutting speed. Cutting speed is inversely proportional to the material thickness. Therefore, when the material thickness increases, the cutting speed decreases. For instance, consider a waterjet cutter cutting stainless steel sheet of 6mm thickness at 6 inches per minute. The same cutter with the same orifice diameter will cut a stainless steel sheet of 20 mm thickness at around 2 inches per minute.

Type of Material

The type of material also dictates the cutting speed of the waterjet. Different materials have different physical properties. Some materials are soft and porous. Other materials are extremely hard. Materials with poor machinability lead to slower cutting speeds of the water jet.

To take the variation of the type of material on cutting speed, let us compare stainless steel and marble. A common waterjet cutter can cut half an inch thick glass at 12 inches per minute. At the same time, the cutter will cut half an inch thick titanium sheet at the rate of 6 inches per minute.

Abrasive Used

The abrasive’s quality, amount, and size influence the cutting speed. Abrasives with a high hardness provide a faster cutting speed. The standard abrasive is garnet with a mesh size of 80. There are many different varieties within garnet itself. Fine-size garnet with high uniformity provides the best cutting results.

Water Pressure

There is a wide range of water pressure used in industrial waterjet machines. A lower pressure does not mean you cannot cut harder materials. However, a lower pressure makes cutting slower. High-pressure machines speed up the cutting process for harder materials.

An important thing to keep in mind is that beyond a certain point, the cost of the equipment will increase exponentially with an increase in pressure. This is why 90,000 psi pumps are available in the market but not as common as 60,000 psi. Higher pressure also leads to faster wear and tear of the waterjet equipment.

Nozzle Diameter

Higher nozzle diameter leads to a faster cutting speed. A larger nozzle diameter allows for more water volume to pass. This leads to a greater eroding force of the water. The nozzle diameter can be increased within certain limits. This is because the ultra-high pressure of the waterjet stream will be difficult to maintain with a wide nozzle.

To compare the effect of nozzle diameter on cutting speed, let us take the example of aluminum cutting. A 0.007″ diameter nozzle will cut a 5 mm sheet of aluminum at around 15 inches per minute. A 0.014″ diameter nozzle can provide a cutting speed of around 40 inches per minute.

A wider nozzle will also mean more water and abrasives flowing per minute. This will pile up the cost of the entire operation.

Water Quality

Water quality also affects the cutting speed of a dynamic waterjet system. This fact is unknown even to many professionals. Poor quality water contains impurities which can get clogged in the waterjet tubes and nozzles. This reduces the speed of the waterjet system and increases the equipment breakdown rate. Therefore, using treated water is a good way to ensure faster cutting and longer equipment life.

Water Flow Rate

Modern waterjet machines come with a flow rate adjustment system. A higher flow rate leads to a faster cutting operation. This is because more water passes out of the nozzle every minute, leading to a higher eroding force. However, a higher flow rate also means that there will be accelerated wear and tear of the components. It can also increase the operational cost of the cutting process. Using various flow rates on different use cases to find the sweet spot is the best way.

Cutting Pattern

Straight cuts are the fastest to make. 90-degree sharp corners decrease the cutting speed because the waterjet cutting head needs to stop and then move again to make the turn. The best way to optimize cutting speed is to use rounded corners instead of sharp corners. This ensures that the machine can keep cutting through the corner without stopping.

Focusing Tube Length

The cutting speed is inversely proportional to the focusing tube length. A longer tube reduces the speed of the waterjet stream. This, in turn, lowers the accuracy and the cutting speed. A shorter tube maintains both the accuracy and the cutting speed.

Taper Angle

The taper angle plays a slight role in the cutting speed. Steep angles increase the cutting speed. Meanwhile, low taper angles reduce the speed. It is important to note that steep angles reduce the accuracy of waterjet machining. Therefore, you will have to find a sweet spot between speed and accuracy regarding the taper angle.

Workpiece Fixture

Spending a little time ensuring proper workpiece fixtures can improve the cutting speed and quality. Proper fixtures eliminate any chances of movement of the workpiece and secure it firmly. Besides a faster cutting speed, this also increases the safety of the cutting equipment.

Cutting Direction

Cutting perpendicular to the material’s grain can lead to a faster cutting speed. This is due to the internal geometry of the materials.

Nozzle Wear

Nozzle wear is a common phenomenon in waterjet cutting. This is due to the extremely high pressure handled by the nozzle. A worn-out nozzle reduces the waterjet operation’s accuracy and cutting speed. This is due to the poor focusing ability of the worn-out nozzle. This can be easily eliminated by following proper maintenance measures for your waterjet equipment.

Abrasive Flow Rate

A higher abrasive flow rate leads to a significantly faster cutting operation. This is because, in abrasive waterjet cutting, the cuts are done by abrasive instead of water. Therefore, increasing the abrasive flow rate leads to a higher cutting rate. However, this also increases the cost of the operation due to higher abrasive consumption.

Nozzle Design

Waterjet nozzles are designed with advanced engineering to suit different manufacturing goals. For instance, there are specific nozzles for faster cutting operation and nozzles for high-precision cutting. If the cutting speed is your primary concern, using a nozzle designed for faster cutting could be better.

Cutting Head Wear

Cutting head wear and tear has a similar effect as nozzle wear. A worn-out cutting head will reduce the accuracy and speed of the waterjet operation. Therefore, following proper maintenance measures can be a great way to ensure the fastest possible cutting speed.

Workpiece Material Variability

Every material has a degree of internal imperfection. This could be little voids or major internal cracks. These imperfections can affect the cutting speed. Calculating the exact speed varies based on internal geometries can be hard and unpredictable. Using better quality material is a good idea to ensure consistent cutting speed and quality.

Power Grid Stability

It is common for manufacturers to see a drop in cutting speed even though the waterjet equipment is working perfectly. This occurs due to fluctuations in the power supply to the equipment. These fluctuations not only drop the cutting speed but can also damage the equipment itself. Make sure you have a stable power grid for a faster and smoother waterjet operation.

Operator Experience

Experienced operators know how to set up the machine for optimized cutting speed and quality. Inexperienced operators unfamiliar with the process often take time to set up and learn the outcomes along the way. It can take some time and a lot of hit and trial for unskilled operators to optimize the operation for speed. Therefore, if high-speed cutting is your priority, ensure that you have a skilled operator working the equipment.

How Does Water Jet Cutting Speed Impact Cut Quality and Surface Finish?

A slower cutting speed usually leads to better cutting accuracy. The relationship between waterjet cutting speed and surface quality is also the same. A slower cutting process can provide a better surface finish. Therefore, while faster waterjet cutting can lead to higher productivity, the outcome might not be as accurate as you desire. Try the machine at different settings and use a speed-accuracy parameter that perfectly meets your requirements.

Conclusion

High-speed cutting is one of the characteristics of waterjet technology that makes it preferred by manufacturers. An important end note regarding cutting speed in waterjet applications is using stacking. You can stack multiple workpieces and cut them together, exponentially increasing speed. Additionally, a high-quality waterjet cutter ensures you get a good and consistent speed throughout the operation.

Techni Waterjet machines are the best in this regard. Multiple models are available, so you can choose one that meets your requirements. All Techni Waterjet machines come with complimentary software to provide cutting processes at the click of a button.

 

Waterjet has been the favorite cutting process in a wide range of sectors in the manufacturing world, over alternatives like laser cutting.

However, certain professionals are still new to the technology and in the early stages of adoption for their industry. One common question that comes up frequently from these professionals is, ‘what is the correct water jet cutting pressure?’

This article discusses all the details regarding waterjet cutting pressure. You will also learn what influences the pump you require and the difference between a hyperpressure and a normal pressure pump.

What is the Average Pressure of a Water Jet Cutter?

Understanding the average waterjet cutting pressure means knowing the typical range within which it can vary. There is no single value for pressure because of the variations that can occur based on several variables.

Water pressure for waterjet cutting starts at 30,000 psi (210 MPa) and goes up to 90,000 psi (620 MPa).

Effect of Pressure on Cutting Thickness

Since abrasive waterjet cutting machines use high-pressure water for piercing the materials, many people wrongly believe that using higher pressure will cut greater thicknesses of material. However, that is an incorrect assumption.

A 30,000 psi machine can cut the same material thickness as a 90,000 psi machine. However, higher pressures provide a significantly faster cutting speed, increasing productivity exponentially. Additionally, increasing the water pressure of the jet stream increases the accuracy of this cold-cutting process.

Factors That Influence Water Jet Cutter Pressure

Here are the factors that influence the water pressure of a waterjet cutter:

Horsepower

When buying a pump, most people focus on the water stream pressure. However, the horsepower of the pump is also a critical factor one should consider. The horsepower determines the pressure required at a given flow rate, and is derived from the formulae:

Horsepower = Pressure x Flow Rate

Therefore, for a given pump horsepower, increased water pressure results in decreased flow rate. To compensate, the water jet will need a smaller nozzle orifice.

Productivity

As mentioned earlier, an increase in the nozzle pressure will increase the cutting speed. The suggestion is that increasing productivity is easy by using higher pressures. That is true, but only up to 50,000 psi to 60,000 psi.

Beyond that, with hyper-pressure pumps. The waterjet cutting speed increases with pressure, but so does the equipment wear and tear, leading to frequent breakdowns of the waterjet system, resulting in downtime – which can lower operational productivity.

Abrasive

In abrasive waterjet cutting, the choice of abrasive grains can also dictate the most effective water pressure. Finer mesh abrasives allow using narrower nozzle orifices without clogging them, increasing the output pressure at the nozzle.

80 mesh abrasive is usually suitable for most requirements. In high-precision cutting, 120 mesh abrasive is the recommended choice. A 120 mesh abrasive material also provides a better quality cut when cutting thin materials.

Appropriate abrasive hardness leads to creating high efficiency without increasing pressure. For instance, using super-hard materials like aluminum oxide as an abrasive means an increased cutting speed for hard materials. However, it also leads to faster wear of the mixing tube and other components.

Super-hard abrasives are not required to cut soft materials like aluminum and gold. Normal abrasives such as garnets are adequate for cutting soft materials.

Water Velocity

The waterjet cutting process occurs due to the high velocity of the jet stream. Many people use water velocity and pressure interchangeably, but that shouldn’t be the case. The velocity of the water jets varies depending on the pressure and the nozzle orifice. Increasing water velocity at a fixed pressure is possible by decreasing the orifice size. However, the size of the garnet abrasive used subsequently limits the diameter of the orifice.

Therefore, the easier way to extract high-speed water is by increasing the water pressure. It is important to note that increased water velocity will only increase the cutting speed but not the thickness of the materials it can cut. Additionally, water jet speeds govern the speed of the garnet since it travels in the stream.

Multiple Cutting Heads

Professionals often use multiple cutting heads to increase productivity without increasing water pressure in hyperpressure operations. However, while production speed increases, a high horsepower pump is also required to provide adequate pressurizing for the individual cutting head.

Additionally, parts of the individual cutting heads, such as the waterjet nozzle, will deteriorate at their own rate, leading to inaccuracy when cutting materials since the wear and tear on each cutting head will be at different levels.

Type of Pump

Two popular types of pumps available for waterjet cutting are an intensifier pump and a direct drive pump. An intensifier pump works on a hydraulic mechanism, while direct drive pumps employ a crankshaft mechanism.

These two pump technologies vary in terms of many factors, such as the maximum pressure they can provide. Direct drive pumps can go up to 60,000 psi, while intensifier systems can provide up to 100,000 psi. It is vital to note that the higher maximum pressures of intensifiers come with disadvantages such as high failure rates, coolant requirements, and a high noise level.

Hyperpressure vs. Normal Pressure

In waterjet cutting, normal pressure refers to a water pressure of up to 60,000 psi. Of course, this value is not ‘normal’ compared to the water pressure in non-cutting applications. However, compared with a hyperpressure pump which goes from 60,000 psi to 90,000 psi, or higher – it is ‘normal’.

Using hyperpressure pumps means a faster cutting process, so it might seem the obvious choice to use all the time. However, hyperpressure pumps have greater component wear and tear due to the extreme force of the water. These components include not only the internal parts of the pump but also parts of the delivery system, like the tube and nozzles.

Hyperpressure pumps undoubtedly produce significantly more efficient cutting – leading to high production rates in abrasive waterjet cutting. However, the costs saved by higher efficiency may be less than the higher consumables cost incurred due to shorter life, higher maintenance costs, and higher failure rates for parts such as the orifice, valve, and tubing.

Conclusion

Choosing the ideal pressure is one of the big questions for users of waterjet cutting technology. In short, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. It varies based on the requirement of the situation, so machine shops need to adjust the water pressure they use based on their experience with the machine for their applications.

For best results, use a good quality machine that can provide the full benefits of a high-pressure pump without the high failure rates and replacement costs. Techni Waterjet cutting equipment is a winner in this regard, renowned for its good build quality and rugged design to suit the requirement of cutting virtually any material.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are the answers to some common questions that people ask regarding waterjet cutting:

What is the optimal waterjet cutting pressure?

The optimal pressure for waterjet cutting varies based on the project requirements. In general, 50,000 psi to 60,000 psi provides the best results for most applications of waterjet technology.

 

Waterjet cutters are not complex machinery, even though they are good at cutting. However, to get the best experience using a waterjet machine for cutting, you need to understand the technicalities.

Additionally, to get high-quality cuts and to make the cutter last longer, you need to know about the working limits of your water jet machine.

One of the things to know beforehand is about the upper thickness limit that a waterjet cutter can handle.

Here, you will get all the information about the maximum thickness of materials you can cut using a waterjet cutting machine. You will also find a side-by-side comparison of the upper thickness limit for various cutting alternatives.

Factors that Influence a Waterjet’s Upper Thickness Limit

Before we look at waterjet cutting different materials, here’s an overview of several factors that govern cutting ability.

Thick Materials and Hardness

Thickness and material hardness are the most critical factors in water jet cutting. Thick materials involve more force to cut than thinner materials. Soft materials allow for a deeper cut than hard materials. The hardness is determined by the density of the material.

Duration

The time needed by the water jet cutter to cut through the workpiece also influences how thick the material can be for a successful cut. A longer cutting duration means thick materials can be cut easily.

How Thick Can Waterjet Cut?

How thick the material is you cut with a waterjet machine depends on the waterjet cutting method you use. There are two types of waterjet cutting processes: abrasive waterjet and pure waterjet cutting.

Let’s see how these two waterjet cutting methods handle some common types of materials.

Abrasive Waterjet Cutting

In normal conditions, an abrasive waterjet machine can cut through 12 inches (30 cm) of most materials such as stainless steel and carbon steel. Advanced abrasive waterjets using garnet particles can cut more than that.

Pure Waterjet Cutting

Pure water jet cutting can handle thick foam, rubber, and paper as you require. Even foam and paper a few feet thick are no big deal for a pure waterjet cutter.

However, when cutting harder substances, it becomes a problem to use pure waterjet cutting. Therefore, advanced water jets using abrasive waterjet cutting technology are preferred for thicker materials.

Cutting Thickness for Soft Materials

Waterjet cutters are used to cut soft materials like 2-3 feet thick foam. In addition to other benefits of waterjet cutting, softer materials also allow a smooth cut edge and near-net-shape fabrication applications with minimal finishing required. Water jet cutting is extensively used in the paper industry to cut thick reams of paper.

Cutting Thickness for Hard Materials

Abrasive water jet cutting is the preferred method for handling hard materials like titanium, stainless steel, aluminum, and virtually anything except for diamonds. Waterjet cutters can make cuts of between 25-30 cm (10-12 inches) in hard materials.

It is possible to cut thicker material, but it reduces cutting speed. If you have a lot of time on your hands, there is no limit to the material you can cut with a water jet cutter.

How thick can a water jet cut steel?

Waterjet cutters can cut through 9 inches of stainless steel. Anything thicker increases the cutting time significantly. Some applications reconfigure waterjet systems to cut through even 18-inch steel blocks.

However, in many applications waterjet cutters are utilized to cut 4-inch steel. In these applications, waterjet cutting is both fast and cost-effective.

How thick can a water jet cut aluminum?

Abrasive water jet cutters can cut through aluminum very easily. In fact, you can cut an 8-inch thick block of aluminum in a single pass.

What are the Benefits of Cutting a Thick Material with a Waterjet Cutter?

When you are cutting thick material with waterjet cutters, you get many benefits that other alternatives might not provide:

Superior Edge Quality

Waterjet cutting provides a superior edge quality that is unmatchable by any other processes. This is because waterjet cutting is a no-contact method, and there is no temperature rise in the cut edge. Therefore, no material distortion occurs even when cutting thick materials, leading to a smooth finish.

Range of Materials

With waterjet cutting, you are not limited to cutting thick metals. You can even cut thick foam, rubber, leather, paper, glass, plastics, wood, and composites. This makes a waterjet cutter very versatile machinery. Abrasive waterjet cutting can easily cut brass, tool steel, and even stone such as granite and marble.

No Heat-Affected Zone

When using other techniques for cutting thick materials, heat-affected zones form at the cutting edge. Additionally, cutting thicker materials leads to a higher temperature rise and much material distortion. Waterjet cutting involves no such phenomenon.

Tolerances

Due to higher distortion caused by alternative cutting techniques, it is more challenging to maintain tight accuracies or cutting tolerances. However, since waterjet cutting is a cold cutting process, it creates cuts with tight accuracies in even thicker materials.

Cutting Thickness of Waterjet Compared to Other Types of Cutting

Knowing the details about water jet cutting for thicker materials will not be enough unless you know how the alternatives perform in the same conditions.

Therefore, here is a brief comparison of water jet cutting against other cutting methods:

Water Jet vs EDM Cutting

Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) cutting applies only to the cutting of electrically conductive material. It has a maximum cutting limit of 8 inches. Therefore, it lacks cutting depth and does not support the range of materials that waterjet cutting does.

Water Jet vs Plasma Cutting

Plasma cutters can only cut materials up to one inch thick. This is just a fraction of what waterjets are capable of. Just like EDM cutting, plasma cutting has limits when cutting thicker materials.

Water Jet vs Laser Cutting

Laser cutters are also very limited when it comes to cutting thicker materials. Lasers can cut mild steel up to 1.25 inches thick. Laser cutters can cut diverse materials like waterjet cutters, including wood and ceramics. However, when cutting thicker materials, waterjet cutters win the battle.

For more in-depth comparisons check our dedicated pages:

• Water Jet vs EDM Cutting
• Water Jet vs Plasma Cutting
• Water Jet vs Laser Cutting

Endnotes

Abrasive waterjet cutting is the most popular cutting technology used nowadays, whether you consider small-scale fabricators or large-scale manufacturers.

The huge popularity of waterjet machines, especially abrasive water jets is not without cause. As you have read in this article, waterjet cutting is extensively used to cut thin and thick materials. These might be a fraction of an inch of foam or thick steel and titanium blocks more than 12 inches thick.

If you feel your next project could use technology like water jet cutting, check out the range of products available at Techni Waterjet. Techni Waterjet offers industry-leading waterjet machines suitable for cutting materials for various applications, so they will be a perfect fit for you.

In case you have any doubts regarding waterjet cutting technology or which products will be perfect for your needs, you can reach out to Techni Waterjet. Our team of experts is waiting to answer your questions.

Waterjet cutting technology is the dominant cutting process in the market nowadays. More and more manufacturers are switching over to water jet cutters as the advantages provided by these machines are countless.

Waterjet cutters can cut precise parts for any industry that requires them as these cutters can work on virtually any material. However, cutting with these cutters isn’t as simple as using a saw blade

When using waterjet cutters, there are certain terminologies you need to be aware of. One of them is the water jet cutting tolerance.

This article will tell you all you need to know about water jet cutting tolerance, why it is important, and how to calculate it for your machine. Keep reading to find out more.

How accurate is the waterjet cutting technology?

One of the best things about waterjet cutters is that these machines are very accurate.

Why are we discussing accuracy? It is because that is what cutting tolerance is all about.

Cutting tolerance refers to the slight shift in the position of the actual cut from the intended cut.

This shift takes place in all cutting methods. However, for technologies such as waterjet technology, this shift is close to negligible.

What is the average cutting tolerance of a waterjet machine?

Typically, waterjet machines offer a cutting tolerance of ± 0.002” (0.05 mm). Some waterjet cutters even trim this down to ± 0.001” (0.025 mm).

This shift is so little that you can’t see it with a naked eye. In fact, this scale is so small that you won’t even be able to measure it with a regular ruler.

What factors can affect the cutting tolerance and accuracy of waterjet cutting?

Many factors influence the cutting tolerance in a waterjet machine. These factors include:

• Speed of Cutting – As is quite obvious, the faster you operate the machine, the less accurate it will be, leading to a higher tolerance.
• Abrasive Quality – Lower quality abrasives are inconsistent in size, leading to improper cuts and a higher cutting tolerance. A higher-quality abrasive has consistent grains, so it can provide a lower cutting tolerance and more precise cuts.
• Material Thickness – A material of higher thickness will have a higher tolerance than thinner materials. This is because for very thick material, there is less control on the behavior of the waterjet stream as it exits the material, leading to lesser accuracy.
• Material Hardness – Harder materials usually have less taper (the distance in kerf in the entry and exit point of water stream in the workpiece). Less taper means higher accuracy, so harder materials can provide lower tolerance.
• Positioning of the Machine – Sometimes, a higher tolerance is the result of improper positioning of the waterjet cutting machine. For accurate cuts and lower tolerance, you need to position the machine accurately, taking into account factors such as the waterjet kerf and offset.
• Condition of cutter – A well-maintained waterjet cutter will have better accuracy than a water jet cutter where the nozzles are worn out or spare parts require replacement. For best accuracy, it is important to use the spare parts as prescribed by the manufacturer.
• Stability of the Table – If there are any vibrations in the workpiece due to external instability, there can be blemishes and marks in the part being cut. These marks are called witness marks and they can cause a higher tolerance than required.
• Machine Operator Skills – Even though a waterjet cutter can work automatically connected to the controller, the operator needs to be skilled as well. A skilled operator will be aware of all the factors that affect tolerance and will set up the waterjet cutter accordingly.
• Software – The software that runs the controller determines the positioning accuracy of the waterjet cutter. The positioning accuracy will play a big role in the resultant tolerance. Therefore, better software can provide a lower tolerance.
• Controller Type – There are a lot of different controllers available in the market for waterjet cutting machines. A high-end controller can provide a lower tolerance for the cuts.

3. What is the optimal cutting tolerance that can be achieved with a waterjet?

The optimal cutting tolerance, i.eThe minimum cutting tolerance that is obtainable with a waterjet cutter mainly depends on the machine you are using. This obtainable tolerance can vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.

Nowadays, due to improved engineering, many machines are able to provide a tolerance as low as ± 0.001″ (0.025 mm).

4. How does waterjet accuracy compare to other cutting methods?

An interesting thing to note is that waterjet cutting provides one of the lowest cutting tolerance of any process you consider. This is why it is the method of choice for most industrial requirements nowadays.

One of the main reasons for the very tight tolerances is that waterjet cutting does not involve any contact of the machine head with the workpiece. There is no raise in temperature of the workpiece, so its structural integrity is preserved.

However, most other cutting processes involve a thermal rise near the point of impact, creating a heat-affected zone. This increases the tolerance of the process significantly.

Here is a table of comparison of cutting tolerance of various processes that are common nowadays:

Tolerance (inches):

• Waterjet Cutting: ±0.001”
• Laser Cutting: ±0.005”
• Oxy-fuel Cutting: ±0.06”
• EDM Cutting: ±0.0001”
• Plasma Cutting: ±0.02”

Endnotes

If you are using a waterjet cutter for parts where even a fraction of a millimeter can make a big difference, the water jet cutting tolerance is something you should account for.

However, if you look at the big picture and compare a waterjet cutter to other alternatives, you will find that this method provides the highest accuracy you can achieve out there.

As mentioned in the article, a good quality machine can provide the lowest tolerances out there. If you are aiming for the lowest tolerance, you should check out the waterjet cutters provided by TechniWaterjet

TechniWaterjet has waterjet cutting machines with the highest standards of reliability, offering you the complete package. The water jet cutters are coupled with software that fulfills all criteria and comes with preloaded designs for common cuts, and the ability to create any customized designs you require.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are the answers to some common doubts that people come across when discussing water jet cutting tolerance: