FAQs
A waterjet is basically the flow of tap water that’s pressurized through a Ultra High Pressure pump at pressures reaching up to 100,000 psi that generates energy through high pressure tubing to the cutting head. This highly pressurized water is then forced through a tiny precious gem orifice to form a tightly uniformed cutting stream that could reach up to 3 times the speed of sound.
We have several Semyx Cutting Solutions waterjet models; with unique features for each model. The cost varies based on the application needed. There are different features that make up the price ranging from model, size of table, pump size, and the many different options that we offer. Please contact a Semyx Cutting Solutions sales representative to assist you with what best fits your application.
Waterjets are known for their versatility and flexibility. There are no heat affected zones and is environmentally friendly.
Waterjets can cut soft materials using water only and hard materials using abrasive. Waterjets can cut exotic metals, stone, marble, tile, glass, food, rubber, foam, textiles, insulation, and paper.
Depending on the application and quality cut needed, but a Waterjet can cut up to 8″ thick.
Cutting materials on a Waterjet using high speeds with accuracy mainly depends on the material being used and what thickness and at quality that is needed: if you have any questions about materials being cut, the speed, and if the quality is what you need please contact your Semyx Cutting Solutions representative, and we will provide you with a test cut.
A Semyx Cutting Soltuions representative can assist you on whether abrasive is needed for your application and will provide test cuts to ensure your satisfaction.
After sending us an overview of your project, one of our Semyx Cutting Solutions specialist will contact you with a tailored made system just for your application.
We are a global division of Leading Edge Cutting Solutions that honors orders from any country that will comply with U.S. export laws and will not export, re-export, transfer, re-transfer, sell, re-sell, or otherwise divert our products contrary to US law.
After installation, our highly trained certified technicians will fully train the customer and the operators on how to operate the system. Our technicians will remain at the customer’s facility for 5 days.
After installation, our highly trained Semyx Cutting Solutions technicians will fully train the customer and the operators on how to operate the system. Our technicians will remain at the customer’s facility for 5 days.
Contact a Semyx Cutting Solutions customer service representative by phone, fax, or email and they will assist you on the correct part needed and it will be sent to you immediately.
A Semyx Cutting Solutions representative will schedule a time for one of our technicians to come out to your facility and train your employees.
Semyx Cutting Solutions manufactures new equipment, but we sometimes receive used machines on trade-ins and then refurbish them to sell. Please ask your representative.
The pump size varies mainly on your application. A Semyx Cutting Solutions specialist will assist you to best determine the correct pump size for your application.
Some factors to consider when buying a waterjet are:
- Knowing the needs of our customers.
- What materials you will be cutting?
- How much of the material or parts will you be cutting?
- What size table you will need to achieve that goal.
The typical operating costs to run a Semyx Cutting Solutions waterjet range between $25 – $30 per hour. This depends on a sum of factors such as:
- Size of pump
- Consumables cost
- Cutting with abrasive or water only
- Single or multiple heads
- Utility costs in your area
- Abrasive cost
- Material and thickness of material you will be cutting
- Edge quality
