Use of High Pressure Water Jets for Cutting Granite
Abstract
Conventional methods of quarrying granite are becoming increasingly expensive in real and environmental terms. The existing flame torch is, for example, a slow, destructive and noisy method of creating slots. In order to overcome the problems of current equipment, a high pressure water jet slotting device has been developed, field evaluated and is now in commercial production. Water jet cutting also has advantages in secondary preparation of monument stone, where the jets can create straight surfaces and right angled cuts to an adequate level for final surface acceptance. The productivity and methodology for this is discussed. (A)
Recommended Citation
R. J. Raether et al., "Use of High Pressure Water Jets for Cutting Granite," Proceedings of the 2nd U.S. Water Jet Conference, University of Missouri--Rolla, Jan 1983.
Meeting Name
2nd U.S. Water Jet Conference
Department(s)
Mining Engineering
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 1983 University of Missouri--Rolla, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jan 1983
