How to Maximize Productivity with Waterjet Cutting Fiberglass

Waterjet machining is a cold cutting process, making it ideal for boating, automotive, medical, and aerospace applications where fiberglass materials cannot be affected by heat. 

The Advantages of KMT Waterjet Cutting and Trimming of Fiberglass Panels

Waterjet cutting fiber glass panels does not delay the cutting process as there is no tool change. With blades, since fiberglass is hard, blades become dull, and replacement takes time and reduces productivity.

There are virtually no limitations in waterjet technology including the use of robotic systems to cut FRP panels, paper, plastic, insulation, rubber, and corrugated cardboard. 

Major fiberglass materials that are used to water jet cut:  

  • FRP Panels
  • Fiberglass insulation
  • Fiberglass sheets
  • Fiberglass composites

 

Advantages of KMT Waterjet Cutting and Trimming of Fiberglass Panels:

  • No Heat Affected Zone (HAZ):  Waterjet cutting, powered by KMT pumps and cutting head nozzles, generates no heat, safeguarding fiberglass from damage.
  • Plasma, Laser, and Blade cutting may induce heat, risking warping or delamination.
  • Environmentally Safe: Waterjet cutting emits no harmful particles, promoting a safer work environment.
  • No secondary finishing: Cut precise insulation blanks, matching curves and squares. 
  • Precision and Cleanliness: Waterjet cutting results in precise, burr-free cuts, minimizing material waste.
  • Labor savings: Increase productivity and reduce waste. 
  • Fiberglass Thicknesses: Suitable for cutting fiberglass materials up to 8″ thick.
KMT Waterjet cutting motorcycle helmets five axis water jet system

VERSATILITY OF WATERJET CUTTING

The KMT Waterjet OEM network offers a complete line of waterjet table machines including five-axis waterjet to robotic integrated six-axis motion control.

KMT Waterjet cutting with multiple nozzles

MULTIPLE WATERJET CUTTING HEADS

Multi-head waterjet systems are well-suited for batch processing, allowing for simultaneous cutting of multiple identical or similar parts further enhancing productivity.

KMT Waterjet cutting fiberglass materials

BETTER EDGE QUALITY FIBERGLASS CUTS

Waterjet cutting produces precise, burr-free cuts, minimizing material waste and secondary finishing requirements, whereas blade cutting can result in rough edges and burrs, necessitating additional finishing processes

KMT Waterjet cutting foam materials

WATER-ONLY CUTTING

Environmentally-friendly pure water cutting doesn’t require garnet, sand or abrasive additives to cut many fiberglass materials such as HVAC foam insulation for walls and many other materials used in the building industry. 

Complete Waterjet Systems for fabricating fiberglass materials

Robotic Waterjet Trimming

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This video demonstrates a robotic waterjet trimming system from KMT, integrating two FANUC M-20iA robots to complete a waterjet cutting process.

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