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WATERJET CUTTING. THE MOST VERSATILE MACHINE TOOL FOR EVERY INDUSTRY.
Waterjet technology is a complementary alternative to laser, plasma, and wire EDM in versatility, enabling the cutting of diverse materials without heat distortion or environmental hazards. Unlike laser and plasma methods, waterjet cutting doesn’t introduce heat-affected zones or emit harmful fumes, making it safer and more environmentally friendly.
AEROSPACE
Waterjet cutting in the aerospace industry delivers exceptional precision and clean edges on a wide range of materials, including composites plastics, and metals, without altering structural properties due to heat.
AGRICULTURE
Waterjet cutting for agriculture processing, including cutting celery, lettuce, leek, green beans, carrots, and more, elevates efficiency and product quality by facilitating precise and hygienic cuts without blades, thereby preserving the integrity of the produce.
ARCHITECTURE
In architecture, waterjet cutting ensures precision and versatility in crafting intricate designs and clean edges on a range of materials, including cutting countertops, mosaic tiles, flooring, and coverings. Advanced fabrication machines, including the combination waterjet/saw disc blades with the option for 5-axis mitering cuts, further enhance productivity.
AUTOMOTIVE
In automotive manufacturing, waterjet cutting, integrated with 6-axis robotic water jet cells, achieves precise cutting of materials such as headliners, composites, and glass, enabling intricate designs without thermal distortion and maximizing production efficiency.
DEFENSE
KMT 90,000 psi waterjet pumps are used in the defense industry for cutting with precision and versatility, enabling the accurate fabrication of complex components from diverse materials without compromising their structural integrity through heat exposure.
FOOD & HPP
KMT waterjet pumps play a crucial role in both food cutting and High-Pressure Processing (HPP), ensuring the integrity and safety of food products by eliminating the risk of heat deterioration and cross-contamination. The KMT intensifier pump, with pressures up to 90,000 psi, effectively kills bacteria during the HPP process, preserving food quality while extending shelf life.
GLASS
Waterjet cutting generates no heat-affected zones (HAZ) in the material. This means that there’s no risk of thermal stress or cracks forming in the glass, particularly important for thick glass pieces which are more susceptible to cracking due to temperature gradients.
PACKAGING
Waterjet technology for cutting paper and packaging delivers precise, clean cuts for intricate shapes and designs, boosting production efficiency and reducing material waste without generating dust or heat. It excels in cutting materials like cardboard, foam, plastic, and even thin metal sheets for the packaging industry.
MANUFACTURING
Since 1971, KMT waterjet technology has been used in the manufacturing industry providing exceptional precision, and versatility, with the velocity of the water jet stream up to 90,000psi, enabling efficient cutting of thin and thick materials ranging from cutting metals to composites, while minimizing production time and waste.
OTHER
Waterjet cutting technology benefits industries like textiles, medicine, renewable energy, vocational-technical education, electronics, marine, construction, and entertainment by providing precise cuts across a variety of materials, enhancing efficiency and quality across diverse applications.
WATERJET. A TOOL FOR EVERY INDUSTRY.
Waterjet technology is the most versatile and indispensable complementary machine tool across numerous industries, including textiles, medicine, renewable energy, electronics, packaging, aerospace, marine, construction, automotive customization, and entertainment. Powered by KMT Waterjet ultrahigh-pressure pumps and cutting components, the ability to deliver precise cuts across a variety of materials enhances efficiency, quality, and innovation in diverse applications, making waterjet cutting machines the best choice for modern manufacturing and fabrication processes.
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