THE ABRASIVE WATERJET AS A PRECISION METAL CUTTING TOOL

摘要

This article will provide a general description of the abrasive waterjet technology and an illustration of the concept of using it as a precision metal cutting tool. It will address the operating principles, equipment and control, physical parameters of the process, metal removal rate, dimensional control, corner radii, taper, surface finish, possible surface damage, as well as health, safety, and environmental issues. Some examples of applications will be given. Its advantages and limitations, compared to other traditional and non-traditional machining methods, will be discussed.