What is the waterjet cutter and how does it work?
#Waterjet cutting is simply an accelerated erosion process within a selected material. Highly pressurised water is fired through a ruby or diamond nozzle into a mixing chamber.
This pressure creates a vacuum and draws garnet sand into the stream where it is then fired at the object in place for cutting.
The sand particles eat away at the material causing the effect of erosion to take place at such a high speed it is deemed as cutting.
This has allowed waterjet cutting to become an extremely powerful and versatile tool that is used in many industries around the world.
What is a Waterjet Cutter?
A waterjet cutter is a machine that is made up of three main components to utilise a high-pressure stream of water to erode a narrow line within a piece of material. Depending on the material’s density and compound such as titanium a granular abrasive is added to the waterjet to increase the cutting power. The abrasive is added at the nozzle so that a simple switch between only water and abrasive cutting can be made.
What are waterjet cut tiles? These are tiles are cut using a concentrated, highly pressurized stream of water mixed with mineral cutting abrasives. This cutting method allows for more elaborate patterns and curves to the tiles
These are tiles are cut using a concentrated, highly pressurized stream of water mixed with mineral cutting abrasives. This cutting method allows for more elaborate patterns and curves to the tiles.
Unlike conventional cutting techniques, waterjet cutting allows for greater control over the cutting and design process. The tiles do not have heat-affected zones where pattern and durability might be different from non-heat affected areas. Hence, the tiles are uniform in terms of strength and design all throughout.
This technique also allows for more complex cuts. Non-conventional shapes are also possible. Waterjet cutting also allows the creation of manifolds, multi-textured surfaces or 3D even layers. All these make possibilities for design endless.
Waterjet #marble mosaics
Marble has an intrinsic classic elegance that creates a clean and sophisticated look. For instance, marble in the bathroom creates a luxurious feel. In the kitchen, it gives a timeless and clean form without looking boring. A marble #countertop and backsplash looks very pleasing. It draws the eye towards this small, often overlooked area. It may just be a short strip in the kitchen but its presence can radiate a certain character to the rest of the room.
As a flooring material, marble can lend an elegance even if the rest of the décor is simple and minimal.
It’s natural colors and veins carries a timeless elegance that can match many kinds of interior decorations. Many still prefer this material for their floors, outdoor walls, kitchen countertops, backsplash, bathroom and shower floors, as well as accents to bathroom and shower walls.