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Automotive Cutting using KMT Waterjet Systems

Why use water jet technology for automotive applications? For starters, water jet cutting systems are extremely versatile, capable of steel and metal cutting as easily as paper or food cutting. The addition of a non-hazardous garnet abrasive to pure waterjet enables titanium, bronze, and steel cutting with ease, speed, and precision. In addition, cutting with water does not leave heat-affected zones, generate noxious fumes, or create mechanical stresses on the cut surface. Nor do water jet cutters produce significant material waste, which means that the material is used more efficiently. And to further aid production, water jet cutters create smooth, rough-edge and burr-free surfaces, even on materials that are not uniform, eliminating the need for secondary finishing. Read on to learn more about using water jet technology for automotive applications, and see some of the results of this technology at work!

Trust KMT Waterjet for cutting nozzles, pumps, abrasive systems, and waterjet parts that meet the highest industry standards. With decades of experience manufacturing reliable, US-made, and ISO 9001-certified waterjet cutting systems, KMT Waterjet is the top choice for quality components.

Steel and metal cutting with KMT waterjet pumps and cutting heads have become increasing popular in the automotive industry. Steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and steel cutting alloys are cut using the water jet as well as rubber, foam, carpet, insulation and composites.

While KMT water jets have been used for mass production applications using 6 axis robotics for increased speed and flexibility in the automotive industry, hundreds of job shops are using KMT waterjet pumps and cutting heads to fabricate one-of-a-kind automotive parts. 

KMT gets "Turbo Charged" with West Coast Customs

West Coast Customs, Inc. designs incredible original detailed automobiles for famous individuals including Shaquille O’Neil, Snoop Dog and Paris Hilton, also uses the KMT Waterjet pump and cutting head for fabricating custom parts.

Their show, Street Customs, is shown currently on the new Turbo HD Network at the TLC Channel. 

Watch Ryan and his team cut their custom parts on a Waterjet!

"Hey, we can do this on the Waterjet!"

Jay Leno, The Tonight Show host on NBC, is also the proud owner of “Jay Leno’s Big Dog Garage”, a 17,000 square foot collection of antique automobiles spanning over 100 years, as well as hard to find motorcycles. The “Big Dog Garage” finds more & more uses for water jet cutting when restoring their classic autos & motorcycles.

General Manager, Bernard Juchli, discusses how KMT Waterjet cutting technology allows them to easily cut one-of-a-kind and obsolete custom car parts. (below)

 


 
"Waterjet Cutting is the Most Accurate"

International Automotive Components of Mississaugua, Ontario uses 6 axis robots with KMT pumps & water-only cutting valves for their cutting.  Because water jet is the only cutting tool with a cutting kerf tolerance of +/-.001 accuracy, IAC can hold their required +/- 1mm to 2mm maximum tolerance on all materials and parts.

View the 6 axis robotic waterjet cutting at IAC in the DOWNLOADS/LINKS column at right ->

 KMT Waterjet Features and Benefits

• Create complex shapes with precision waterjet cutting.

• NO Heat Affected Zone (HAZ) which is ideal for the automotive industry.

• With speeds up to Mach 4 or 90,000psi water pressure capability for the fastest cutting process in the waterjet industry using the Next Generation in metal fabrication, KMT Streamline™ Pro Ultra High Pressure 90,000psi Pump.

• Ideal for cutting up to 6” of metal materials depending on density of product.

• The LARGEST International network of motion control waterjet table system OEM integrators, including X-Y, X-Y-Z, or up to 6 Axis, offering you flexibility of choices. You decide what you need.

• The Best Waterjet Products at the Lowest Prices in the Waterjet industry.

• Eliminates most secondary finishing… no burrs or rough edges

• Safe for the Environment; no toxic fumes or dust and garnet is disposable.

• Omni-directional cutting. Minimal tolerances. No wasteful raw materials.

• Cutting heads do not have to be changed out during manufacturing avoiding aggravating delays.

• Thick or Thin, cutting with water is the most flexible process in manufacturing.

• Minimal set up for automated cutting process and minimal downtime for quick seal change.

• Cuts without melting.

• Can pierce material directly without the need for a pre-drilled starter hole.

• KMT pumps and cutting heads are made in the USA.

• No tool sharpening

• One head for all applications, no guessing, no need to change bits.

• High or low surface pressure flexibility for sensitive or thick materials

• Tolerances (at ±0.003")

KMT Waterjet Detailed Information

KMT Waterjet Systems offers unprecedented cutting solutions with ultrahigh pressure up to 90,000psi using the KMT Streamline Pro pump. With this intensified pressure, the highest in the water jet industry, waterjets are able to cut virtually ANY material for the automotive industry with the greatest accuracy and at the lowest cost.

Compared to laser and plasma cutting which needs ventilation from harmful smoke vapors from fiberglass, plastics and carpet, waterjet systems leave no vapors or dust.

The following link to Design World Engineering Resources website at www.roboticsonline.com, offers detailed insight into the value waterjet cutting adds to the automotive industry. As Charles Habermann, CAD Specialist at PaR Systems notes, “There are only a few products that can’t be cut with waterjet.”

Read the article in full. 

KMT Waterjet Systems Everyday Automotive Uses

 KMT Waterjet Systems is ISO9001 Certified

About KMT Waterjet Systems:

 KMT Waterjet Systems is the leading global manufacturer of waterjet cutting systems, Ultra High Pressure pumps and components for water jet systems. KMT’s product offerings include: UHP Pumps, Waterjet cutting nozzles, Focusing Tubes, Pneumatic Cutting Valves, Intensifier and High pressure parts, Abrasive Cutting Systems, Waterjet Spare Parts, High pressure Valves, Fittings and Tubing Products, Diamond Orifices, Sapphire Orifices, Ruby Orifices, and Robotic applications.

KMT Waterjet Systems are used in a wide variety of industries including automotive, military, aerospace, tile, stone, food, textiles, rubber, foam, glass and much more. Call 800-826-9274, Contact Us or e-mail sales@kmtwaterjet.com for information on how water jet cutting can improve your cutting application.