FAQ

Q How fast can a waterjet cut and how does it hold accuracy?　

A
Speed and accuracy depend on the texture of the material, the thickness of the material and the quality of the cut required.

We are also happy to test your material samples in our laboratory. The cutting speed is determined by several variables, including the type of edge quality required. Whether your priority is speed or the finest cut, you can adjust variables such as the amount of abrasive used, the cutting pressure, the size of the orifice and focus tube, pump horsepower, etc. to produce the desired result.
Q How much does a complete waterjet system cost?

A
If running a water jet machine is cheap, one of its most notable attributes. After considering everything, the cost of running a waterjet is only $14/hour.

Then, once you add product material costs, hours, profit percentages, etc., you get the final price.

If you need abrasives, you will need an additional price, which is usually between $0.20 and $0.35 per pound, up to $35.00/hour, depending on pump power and cutting time.

In addition to the initial operating costs, waterjet cutting offers other cost-saving benefits such as low tangential forces from drawing to cutting, fast cutting speeds and fast settling times, often eliminating the need for fast transition times for clamping.
Q What kinds of materials can be cut with a waterjet?

A A waterjet can cut both hard & soft materials including, but not limited to titanium, stainless steel, aluminium, munitions, exotic alloys, composites, stone, marble, floor tile, glass, automotive headliners & door panels, gasket, foam, rubber, insulation, textile, food and many more.　Soft materials are cut with water only, while hard materials require a stream of water mixed with fine grains of abrasive garnet.
Q How thick can a waterjet cut?

A It varies with the softness or hardness of the material being cut. This can range anywhere from a 1/4 inch up to 30 inches thick.　Hard materials are normally cut within a 1/4 to 2.5 inch-range. This does not mean Stainless Steel or stone with a 4 or 5-inch thickness cannot be cut with a waterjet. It all depends on the purpose for which cutting is done (i.e. prototype, production, etc.), as well as the system operating conditions.
Q Do you offer used equipment?

A We occasionally acquire used machines, which are then refurbished and offered for sale. Please contact the sales office for availability.

As Head has a strong research and development, production sales and service team, Shenyang Head Science and Technology Co.,Ltd has become well-known enterprises in waterjet field.