Cutting heads from KMT Waterjet Systems - reliable and user-friendly even under extreme conditions
How do pure waterjet cutting heads work?
The water is fed through specially designed pressure-proof flexible pipelines to the cutting head, which is movable. The cutting head consists of a pneumatically operated valve and a nozzle tube with a precious stone orifice (normally made in sapphire or diamond) at its outlet. The cutting jet exits the orifice at up to three times the speed of sound.
Cross section of pure water cutting head Cross section of abrasive cutting head
For abrasive applications
a special abrasive head is mounted on the water nozzle. In this head, the abrasive is mixed with the pressurised water. The movement of the cutting head is normally CNC-controlled through the waterjet cutting unit.
Leakage points protect the orifice body, nozzle pipe and nozzle nut against damage, as they indicate at an early stage, if connections must be retightened or seals replaced. Thanks to the unique design of the cutting head, seals can be replaced in less than five minutes and without tools.
The high performance, user-friendliness and easy maintenance of KMT Waterjet abrasive cutting heads offer unrivalled value. Thanks to the simple design, orifices can be exchanged in seconds without the need for any tools!
About KMT Waterjet Systems
KMT Waterjet Systems is a leading multinational manufacturer of waterjet cutting systems. The company develops complete solutions for a wide range of industries and applications. Since 1971 the company has been dedicated to long-term customer relationships. Continuous investment in innovation has made KMT Waterjet Systems the market leader in the waterjet cutting industry. High pressure pumps, cutting heads, abrasive systems, high pressure tubes, original spare parts and a global service network are among the key products and services of the company.