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SUMMARY: This source explains how water jet cutting works. It involves highly pressurized water that is forced out of a diamond nozzle.

REFLECTION: Overall, this source does a good job with highlighting the quality that water jets can produce. For example, with other cutting processes, there may be burred-edges left behind along with dross. Water Jets don't leave any of this behind which eliminates extra time spent cleaning parts for companies.

CITATION: “What Is Waterjet Cutting Technology and How Does It Work: Techni WATERJETTM.” TechniWaterjet, 10 Feb. 2025, www.techniwaterjet.com/how-it-works/.

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What Is Waterjet Cutting Technology and How Does It Work | TECHNI WATERJET™

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Waterjet cutting is a highly suitable way of cutting objects with extreme accuracy. Here, we can learn its processing, what is a water cutter, and its benefits.

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SUMMARY: This source has a diagram of basic key components that make up most water jets. These components include, a high pressure pump, cutting head, abrasive waterjet nozzle, catcher tank, abrasive hopper, X-Y traverse system, and a PC based controller.

REFLECTION: This source also goes through a few of the main components and goes into more detail on how they work and what their priorities are. This is important for my project so viewers can have a better understanding of how this technology actually works. To understand the ins and outs of a machine and what each part does can really make a big difference when using a machine.

CITATION: “How Do Waterjets Work?” OMAX Waterjet, www.omax.com/en/us/learn/how-does-waterjet-work?srsltid=AfmBOooc00H64jfBwR9RW9a5fjPf_mM1XzlILvBigYyizxgev6t8Y1bi. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

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Because the waterjet cutting medium is liquid and not static, a waterjet tends to undercut corners and swing wide on curves when moved as one would move a traditional rigid cutting tool.

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Techni; Applications of waterjets in different industries

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Techni; Applications of waterjets in different industries

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SUMMARY: This source is the same as my first source but it is a different page. This page goes into just SOME of the different industries that utilize water jets for manufacturing. REFLECTION: Some of these industries include, marine, mining, oil and gas, medical, military and defense, automotive industry, and even more. This sources goes into detail with each industry listed to explain why they may use water jets. This is important for people to understand because it shows the variety this technology offers. A metal fabricator isn't the only person who could utilize this technology.

CITATION: “How Do Waterjets Work?” OMAX Waterjet, www.omax.com/en/us/learn/how-does-waterjet-work?srsltid=AfmBOooc00H64jfBwR9RW9a5fjPf_mM1XzlILvBigYyizxgev6t8Y1bi. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

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Waterjet Industries Archives - TechniWaterjet

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SUMMARY: This is about a 3 minute video that demonstrates water jets cutting different material along with a few different interesting facts about water jets.

REFLECTION: I think this source will be important to have because people who may not know what water jets are might not understand anything in this article, but with this video it gives people a chance to understand water jet cutters a little better. This is a great physical explanation of the amount of power and accuracy these machines offer. It also demonstrates what different materials can be cut using this technology.

CITATION: “How Do Waterjets Work?” OMAX Waterjet, www.omax.com/en/us/learn/how-does-waterjet-work?srsltid=AfmBOooc00H64jfBwR9RW9a5fjPf_mM1XzlILvBigYyizxgev6t8Y1bi. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

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Summary: This source again explains the basics of waterjet cutting technology. It also goes into some of the history associated with this technology.

Reflection: This source does a great job with explaining the evolution of waterjet cutting. It goes all the way back to the 1800's and explains how the gold rush actually helped in discovering tool. It also explains how there is primarily 2 types of waterjet cutting methods.

Citation: p1ws. “A Guide to Waterjet Cutting.” Atlantic Stainless, 15 Jan. 2025, atlanticstainless.com/news/guide-waterjet-cutting/#:~:text=Waterjet%20cutting%20creates%20an%20intense%20cutting%20stream,to%20produce%20the%20energy%20required%20for%20cutting.

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A Guide to Waterjet Cutting - Atlantic Stainless

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Conceptually speaking, take water’s inherent power of erosion and combine it with the principle of a band saw and you’d be well on your way to understanding waterjet cutting technology. Of course, that’s an oversimplified understanding of the technology. Waterjet cutting works by forcing a large volume of water through a small orifice or jewel nozzle creating a supersonic stream of water that is so powerful it can cut through materials in one pass without shredding or crushing them.

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Summary: This source explains what water jet cutting is, benefits, cost, and the different types of water jet cutting used within different industries.

Reflection: This source highlights key benefits when utilizing this technology. Some of these benefits include but aren't limited to: no heat, material diversity, no secondary finishes needed, and more. This source also explains that cost is directly effected by size and type of water jet cutting machines.

Citation: “How Do Waterjets Work?” OMAX Waterjet, www.omax.com/en/us/learn/how-does-waterjet-work?srsltid=AfmBOooc00H64jfBwR9RW9a5fjPf_mM1XzlILvBigYyizxgev6t8Y1bi. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

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An Expert Guide to Water Jet Cutting - Aquaseal Rubber Ltd

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This expert guide to water jet cutting will explore everything you need to know about water jet cutting, so keep reading to find out more.

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Summary: This source does an awesome job at explaining the safety needed to operate a water jet cutter. This source also provides a video of a water jet cutting through a human hand.

Reflection: This source does a great job informing people on how powerful water jets actually can be. To a regular person, they may not realize how powerful this technology really can be. It also explains specific dangers this technology can impose on someone.

Citation: “Complete Guide to Waterjet Safety: Everything You Need To Know.” IVYCNC, 16 Aug. 2023, ivycnc.com/waterjet/waterjet-safety/.

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Complete Guide To Waterjet Safety: Everything You Need To Know

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This guide covers everything you need to know about waterjet safety, from the hazards of the process to the safety measures you need to take to protect yourself.

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Summary: This source gives a few interesting facts when it comes to water jet cutters. It also talks about how the food industry is really starting to utilize this specific technology.

Reflection: I like this source because besides just boring specs on this technology, it gives interesting facts that no everyone knows. For example, some people use this technology to simply make entertaining content by cutting things in half; or even simply seeing if the water jet will cut. This source also explains that water jet cutting technology can cut many different types of material. And finally, the source also goes over how the water jet technology can cut in multiple directions at the same time.

Citation: Barbuti, Jon. “Water Jet Cutting: Seven Surprising Facts.” TMC Water Jet Cutting, 20 Jan. 2020, www.tmcwaterjet.co.uk/news-blog/water-jet-cutting-seven-surprising-facts/.

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Water Jet Cutting: Seven Surprising Facts

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The basic concept of water jet cutting is easy to understand – a high powered jet of water is capable of cutting materials into the desired shape. However, there is a bit more to it than that. Here are a few things you might not know about water jet cutting… 1) Water jet cutting... Read More