Waterjet goes mainstream: cutting with water? Not as wild and wacky as some might think

摘要

Abrasive waterjet has never been considered a run-of-the-mill machining technology. In its early days, shops thought it weird, typically using it only as a last resort when all other cutting methods failed. As if this wasn't enough of a setback, the process had problems with accuracy, reliability, and repeatability - not to mention noise and mess. But times are changing. Though most shops don't run out and buy one the way they would a lathe, abrasive waterjet has persevered and is now ready for prime-time action.