Abrasive Waterjet Technologies

Abrasive waterjets both complement and compete with lasers in the general machining market but not as yet in the fine and micro machining markets. The sales revenues for fine and micro machining lasers are growing to match the revenues from general machining lasers. It is likely that revenues from the sales of fine and micro machining abrasive waterjets could grow to match those from abrasive waterjets for general machining.

This web site aims to:

• Increase awareness of the capabilities of abrasive waterjets
• Provide realistic models of cutting head flows
• Provide insights into the fluid dynamics of cutting heads in order to bring about paradigm shifts in abrasive waterjet technologies.
• Provide guidance for researchers on formulating and carrying out research to meet industrial needs.