CUTTING COMPOSITES WITH WATERJET SYSTEMS FOR AUTO, AVIATION & MARINE INDUSTRIES

KMT Waterjet intensifier pumps integrated with robotic cutting cells are the best solution for cutting composites including fiberglass boats, auto headliners, and many more composite applications.

Composite waterjet Cutting with six-axis robotic cells

Waterjet technology is the preferred choice for many manufacturers in industries such as boat, aviation, glass, and automotive, dependent on composite materials.

Traditional cutting methods can compromise composite cutting integrity, but waterjet technology offers a solution. It’s preferred for its clean, precise cuts, versatility, safety, and environmental benefits over heat cutting.

  • Water jet cutting is a cold cutting process, with NO heat-affected zones (HAZ) and no secondary finishing, preserving the strength and integrity of composite materials. 
  • Minimal waste production ensures maximum material utilization, making water jet-cutting composites a cost-effective solution.
  • The speed of water jet technology caters to high production demands without sacrificing precision, especially when cutting at 90,000psi with KMT Waterjet pumps and cutting nozzles.
  • Water jet cutting doesn’t require costly tool replacements, reducing operational expenses.
  • Versatility Water jet technology is ideal for a wide range of applications, from aerospace to medical devices.

 

Fiberglass:

Fiberglass is a composite of plastic and glass fibers, with exceptional strength compared to many metals.

Waterjet cuts fiberglass into versatile shapes, ideal for aircraft windows, automobiles, boats, and more.

Shape Process Automation offers six-axis robotic cutting cells for automotive, aviation, and boat manufacturers. The robotic systems are powered by KMT Waterjet pumps and high-pressure components up to 90,000psi.

Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP):

CFRP incorporates carbon fibers into plastics for superior stiffness based on the strength-to-weight ratio.

Waterjet cutting offers an efficient method for precision cutting without material waste, important for costly CFRP.

Applications span automotive frames, sports equipment, marine parts, and beyond, leveraging its unmatched strength. 

BMW AUTO CARBON FIBER CUTTING

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

USE OF MULTIPLE WATERJET CUTTING HEADS

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

KMT Waterjet cutting shoe soles

WATERJET CUTTING A VARIETY OF MATERIALS

Waterjet cutting is highly capable of cutting complex shapes and intricate patterns with high precision. This is particularly beneficial for composite materials used in industries where lightweight, high-strength components with intricate geometries are required.

KMT Waterjet cutting nozzle for water only applications

WATER-ONLY CUTTING OF SOFT MATERIALS

Environmentally-friendly pure water cutting doesn’t require garnet, sand or abrasive additives to cut many composites such as CFB (cement fiber board) walls and structures and many other materials used in the building industry. 

Complete Waterjet SYSTEMs for Cutting Composites

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Waterjet for Cutting Composites

Waterjet cutting of composite material for absorber rings (metal-rubber-metal sheet, thickness .18 inch, cutting speed 16 in./min, pressure 55,000psi) at the contract cutting facility in Bad Nauheim, Germany. High quality cut. Pre-drilled piercing holes.

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