What materials can garnet water jet cutting sand be used to cut?
Garnet water jet cutting technology can efficiently process a variety of materials with its high hardness, precision and environmental advantages. According to the characteristics of the cutting object, the applicable materials and the corresponding grit numbers are as follows:
1. Metal materials
Stainless steel, copper, steel: usually use 60 mesh (0.3-0.6 mm) garnet sand, taking into account both cutting speed and impact force.
Other metals (such as titanium alloy, aluminum alloy): 60-80 mesh grit is suitable for fine cutting of complex shapes or thinner metal plates.
2. Non-metallic hard materials
Ceramics, rock plates: 80 mesh (0.2-0.3 mm) grit is recommended to ensure a smooth cutting surface and reduce edge collapse.
Glass: 80 mesh grit is required to avoid cracks caused by excessive impact force.
Marble, granite: 60-80 mesh grit is suitable for high-hardness stone to improve cutting efficiency.
3. Other special materials
Artificial stone (such as quartz stone): fine sand of 120 mesh or above (≤0.1 mm) is required to ensure surface smoothness.
Composite materials (carbon fiber, laminate): 80-100 mesh sand can be accurately cut in layers to reduce the heat-affected zone.
4. Applicability advantages
Garnet water jet cutting sand can handle almost any hardness material, including precision aerospace parts, architectural decorative materials and artistic sculptures, and the cutting thickness can reach more than 150 mm. Its environmentally friendly characteristics (no dust, water recycling) further expand its application in sensitive industrial scenarios.
