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The Technology
 When
water is pressurized up to 60,000 pounds or more per square inch
(psi) and forced through a tiny opening, it can cut a variety of
soft materials including food, paper and baby diapers, rubber and
foam. When small amounts of abrasive particles, such as garnet,
are mixed into the jet stream, the resulting "abrasive waterjet"
can cut virtually any hard material such as metal, composites, stone
and glass. Flow International is the inventor of the abrasive waterjet
process and over the past 20 years has sold 4 times as many waterjet
systems as all other suppliers combined.
Waterjet cutting offers a host
of
benefits to manufacturers of all types.
Some highlights include:
 Unmatched Versatility
Flow waterjets enable you to cut a variety of
applications with ease. Whatever the shape, dimensions,
or material, our easy-to-use FlowMaster® software lets
you bring valuable versatility to your business.
Expanded Capabilities
Whatever your business — automotive, aerospace, stone
and tile, tool and die, fabricator, or job shop - you
can cut metal, stone, plastics, composites, glass,
ceramics, or rubber — all up to 8 inches thick with no
heat-affected zone and superior edge quality.
 Reduction in Material and Production Costs
Flow waterjets require minimal fixturing and tooling
so you can save valuable time on your shop floor.
Waterjets cut accurate, clean edges that allow for tight
nesting and reduced scrap - saving you money through
greater material utilization.
Complements Existing Technology
Today, there is a trend by many job shops to add
waterjets to their operations as a complement to other
cutting technologies such as EDM, laser, milling, and
plasma. While each shop has its own requirements for
cutting projects, most are finding waterjets to be a
tremendous asset to their operations - enhancing both
productivity and profitability.
For a more in-depth look
at the technology behind the waterjet, read Flow Corp's white paper
on
How Waterjets Work.
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