In modern manufacturing, improving material utilization rate has become an important means for enterprises to reduce costs and enhance competitiveness. As a high-efficiency and environmentally friendly cutting method, waterjet cutting technology is gradually being widely used in the processing fields of various materials such as metals, stones, and glass. Among them, waterjet cutting stands out in reducing material waste.



Firstly, waterjet cutting uses high-pressure water flow,配合磨料, to cut materials with extremely high speed and precision. The cutting gap (cut width) is very small, usually only between 0.8 and 1.2 millimeters, which is much less than that of traditional flame cutting or plasma cutting, greatly reducing material loss. In traditional cutting methods, due to wide cuts and large thermal affected areas, material edges often deform or require secondary processing, leading to additional waste. Waterjet cutting almost does not produce a thermal affected area, avoiding the problem of scrap caused by material deformation.



Secondly, waterjet cutting has extremely high precision and flexibility, capable of achieving fine cutting of complex shapes. This high-precision cutting makes the arrangement of parts more compact, improving the utilization rate of raw materials. For example, in metal plate processing, through reasonable material layout design, waterjet cutting can cut more required parts on a limited material area, thereby reducing the generation of waste materials.



In addition, waterjet cutting is a cold cutting technology that does not produce high temperatures, avoiding cutting errors or waste caused by material deformation due to heat. This is particularly important for materials sensitive to temperature, such as plastics and composite materials. These materials are prone to melting or carbonizing under traditional thermal cutting methods, making them unusable. Waterjet cutting, on the other hand, can maintain the original physical properties of the material and effectively reduce the rate of scrap.



It is worth mentioning that with the development of computer numerical control (CNC) technology, waterjet cutting has achieved high-level automation and intelligent control. Through precise programming with CAD/CAM software, the cutting path and material usage can be optimized to the maximum extent, thereby further reducing material waste. At the same time, waterjet cutting equipment also supports continuous cutting of various materials, improving production efficiency and indirectly reducing material consumption per unit product.



In summary, waterjet cutting, with its advantages such as high cutting accuracy, small thermal effect, narrow切口, and strong flexibility, shows a significant effect in reducing material waste. It not only helps enterprises reduce production costs and improve resource utilization efficiency, but also contributes to the green and sustainable development of the manufacturing industry. In the future, with the continuous deepening of intelligent manufacturing and energy-saving and environmental protection concepts, the application prospects of waterjet cutting technology will be even broader.