How is the software optimized for Abrasive Water Jet cutting?
AWJ-cutting requires an advanced feed optimization to be able to combine a good cutting result with a short processing time. When cutting a lag of the beam will occur. The size of the lag gets larger the higher the feed rate. The lag often causes great problems when changing directions and results in the geometry on the downside of the material to not coincide with the geometry on the upper part of the material. The problems increase when using thicker materials and faster feed rates. There are two different methods to be used in AWJ-cutting. 1. You can use such a low feed rate so that there is no lagging. This method means that the cutting will take a long time. 2. Use as high a feed rate as possible and then adjust the speed before and after a change in direction. This method requires an advanced feed optimization and results in a high cutting quality and fast cutting.
