CNC waterjet cutting

CNC waterjet cutting on bystronic byjet smart 3015

CNC-VINA provides CNC waterjet cutting services using the Bystronic Byjet Smart 3015, meeting the machining requirements of metal components, metal sheets, and various materials that demand high cutting accuracy, complex profiles, or substantial material thicknesses. Waterjet cutting uses a high-pressure water jet combined with abrasive particles to cut materials along programmed contours, without creating a significant heat-affected zone like thermal cutting processes.

With the ability to process a wide range of materials and produce complex profiles, waterjet cutting is suitable for components where conventional machining methods or certain thermal cutting processes may have limitations. Depending on the material, thickness, part geometry, and required tolerances, CNC-VINA can recommend an appropriate machining method to meet specific technical requirements and production schedules.

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What is CNC waterjet cutting technology?

CNC waterjet cutting is a machining process that uses a high-pressure water jet controlled by a CNC program to cut materials according to a designed profile. For hard materials or applications requiring higher cutting capability, the water jet is typically combined with abrasive particles to enhance the material removal process.

Unlike thermal cutting methods, waterjet cutting does not rely on melting the material. As a result, it minimizes heat effects in the cutting area, making it suitable for components where maintaining material properties or minimizing thermal deformation is important.

The CNC waterjet cutting system typically consists of a high-pressure generation unit, cutting head, abrasive supply and metering system, cutting table, CNC control system, and water collection system. During the machining process, the cutting program is created based on drawings or CAD/CAM data. The cutting head then moves along the programmed path to produce the required profile.

One of the key advantages of waterjet cutting is its ability to process a wide range of materials, including steel, non-ferrous metals such as aluminum and titanium, plastics, rubber, stone, granite, ceramics, glass, wood, insulation materials, and other special materials. Depending on the material and machining conditions, waterjet cutting can be applied to relatively thick materials, with commonly referenced capacities of up to 150 mm for hard materials and 200 mm for softer materials such as foam. Metal cutting by waterjet uses a high-pressure, high-velocity water jet. For abrasive waterjet cutting, the water stream is combined with abrasive media such as Al₂O₃, SiO₂, or garnet, which is generally consumed during the cutting process rather than reused.

Bystronic Byjet Smart 3015 waterjet cutting machine

CNC-VINA uses the Bystronic Byjet Smart 3015 waterjet cutting machine for plate and component machining based on technical drawings. The machine belongs to Bystronic's industrial waterjet cutting equipment range and is designed for CNC-controlled waterjet machining.

Several advantages of waterjet cutting and its equipment are directly relevant to industrial manufacturing:

• Processes a wide range of materials, particularly materials that are difficult to process using thermal cutting methods.
• Produces complex profiles based on CAD/CAM data.
• Minimizes heat effects on the material during cutting.
• Suitable for various material thicknesses depending on the material type and machining configuration.
• Can be used to produce components for machine building, structural fabrication, precision mechanical processing, and made-to-order manufacturing.

Actual cutting capability should be determined based on the material, thickness, component geometry, required tolerances, and specific machining conditions. Therefore, instead of applying a fixed thickness limit to all materials, customers should provide the technical drawing and material specifications so that the machining provider can evaluate the appropriate cutting method.

Advantages of CNC waterjet cutting in mechanical processing

Minimizing heat effects

Waterjet cutting is a cold machining process that does not use a heat source to melt the material in the cutting area. This helps minimize issues related to heat-affected zones, thermal deformation, or changes in material properties caused by heat. This characteristic is particularly useful for components that require the original material properties to be maintained or for products that are difficult to process using thermal cutting methods.

Machining components with complex profiles

The cutting head is controlled by a CNC program, allowing it to perform straight cuts, curved cuts, holes, slots, and various profiles based on design data. This makes waterjet cutting suitable for components with complex geometries or applications requiring custom shapes based on technical drawings.

Suitable for thick materials

Compared with many conventional machining methods, waterjet cutting can process material plates with considerable thickness. However, the effective cutting thickness depends on the material, required accuracy, edge quality, and equipment configuration.

Reducing post-cutting operations

When appropriate cutting conditions and machining parameters are selected, the cut components can achieve edge quality and profiles that meet the requirements of subsequent processes. This helps reduce certain correction or blank preparation operations before the components are transferred to machining, welding, assembly, or finishing processes.

Applications of CNC waterjet cutting

CNC waterjet cutting is used in various stages of mechanical manufacturing and machine building, particularly when manufacturers need to produce blanks or machine profiles from relatively thick material plates.

Machine building and automation equipment

In automatic machine and special-purpose machine manufacturing, waterjet cutting can be used to process components such as base plates, mounting plates, machine legs, machine bodies, machine bases, and structural components. The process helps produce blanks according to the designed profile before they are transferred to subsequent machining operations.

Machining metal components according to drawings

For steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper, and certain other metal components, waterjet cutting can meet machining requirements based on CAD/CAM drawings. It is a suitable option when the product has a complex shape or a material thickness that conventional cutting methods cannot process efficiently.

Cutting patterns and decorative components

Waterjet cutting can produce complex profiles and patterns on metal plates, stone, and certain other materials. For aluminum, steel, copper, and other relatively thick materials, the process allows shapes to be produced according to design data without being limited to simple cutting geometries.

Blank preparation for manufacturing and assembly

For machine-building, structural fabrication, and industrial equipment manufacturers, waterjet cutting can be used during the blank preparation stage. After cutting, the blanks can be transferred to processes such as milling, turning, drilling, welding, surface treatment, or assembly, depending on the product requirements.

When should you choose waterjet cutting?

Not every product requires waterjet cutting. The machining method should be selected based on the material, thickness, profile, tolerances, edge quality, and requirements of subsequent processes.

CNC waterjet cutting is particularly suitable when manufacturers need to process thick materials, materials that are difficult to cut using thermal methods, components with complex profiles, or products where minimizing heat effects is important. For orders requiring optimized machining time and cost, CNC-VINA can evaluate the drawings, material, thickness, and production volume to recommend an appropriate machining solution. Selecting the right machining method from the beginning helps minimize additional processing and provides better control over production schedules. With CNC machining equipment and a technical team experienced in machine building, CNC-VINA provides CNC waterjet cutting services in Hanoi for mechanical engineering, machine building, automation, and industrial manufacturing companies. Based on the drawings and actual requirements of each order, CNC-VINA can evaluate the material, thickness, profile, and machining requirements to select an appropriate cutting method. Metal waterjet cutting on the Bystronic Byjet Smart 3015 is suitable for blank preparation, drawing-based component machining, and products with specific material or geometric requirements.

If your business is looking for a waterjet cutting service in Hanoi, you can provide CAD/PDF drawings, material type, thickness, and required quantity so that CNC-VINA can recommend a suitable machining solution and provide a quotation based on the actual requirements.

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