Results of Comparative Nozzle Testing using Abrasive Waterjet Cutting

Author

David A. Summers, Missouri University of Science and Technology
R. D. Fossey
Joseph William Newkirk, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow
Greg Galecki, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow
M. Johnson
D. Burch
G Olson

Abstract

There is considerable debate about the levels of performance that can be expected from abrasive waterjet (AWJ) systems, and the relative merits of different nozzle designs. In order to provide some standard of comparison, the University of Missouri-Rolla (UMR) has developed a series of tests that compare performance. This paper provides an explanation of test results from an initial suite of six nozzles obtained from the available resources at the time of test. A spread sheet is described that includes abrasive cost, nozzle cost and life in assessing the relative effectiveness of the different nozzles, both with and without abrasive recycling, which is discussed.

Recommended Citation

D. A. Summers et al., "Results of Comparative Nozzle Testing using Abrasive Waterjet Cutting," Proceedings of the 2001 WJTA American Waterjet Conference (2001, Minneapolis, MN), Waterjet Technology Association (WJTA), Aug 2001.

Meeting Name

WJTA American Waterjet Conference (2001: Aug. 18-21, Minneapolis, MN)

Department(s)

Mining Engineering

Second Department

Materials Science and Engineering

Document Type

Article - Conference proceedings

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 2001 Waterjet Technology Association (WJTA), All rights reserved.

Publication Date

21 Aug 2001