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 KMT Waterjet Streamline™

Water jet Pumps for Metal Cutting...and much more! 

Waterjet cutting is one of the most versatile cutting processes around. Well suited for high-performance metal cutting, waterjet technology, when used with an abrasive additive, creates a clean, burr-free cut that does not require secondary finishing and does not leave a heat-affected zone. Nearly every type of cut is possible, from rapid hole drilling to detailed cuts for automotive applications. Waterjet cutting systems are also less expensive than laser-cutting systems, making them a solid choice for metal and steel cutting in the fabrication industry.

The addition of abrasive widens the range of cuts that waterjet technology can perform, but abrasive is often one of the most expensive components of a waterjet cutting system. To offset the costs of using abrasives in water jets to cut harder materials, KMT Waterjet had developed a system that regulates the amount of abrasive used, controls the flow, and eliminates waste. Better abrasive management makes cutting with water a truly efficient process. To learn more about water jet cutting for metal applications, please see the information included below.

Advanced Profiles Ltd. of Ontario, Canada, uses KMT Waterjet Systems to cut 14'  diameter, 1-1/2" thick 44W Carbon Steel ring parts used in the mining industry.

KMT Waterjet Detailed Information

KMT Waterjet System UHP pumps and cutting heads are preferred by more global manufacturers in the fabrication industry. The advantages are many including the industry exclusive Hard Seal End Cap. With fewer parts, you can be assured of longer life of consumable parts which means less downtime and quicker rebuilds.

KMT Waterjet offers the most pump options to choose from ranging from 15HP for simple cutting projects to 200HP for multiple cutting heads and from 20,000psi to the Industry first Streamline™ Pro 90,000psi using 60hp and 125hp for multiple cutting head capabilities.
 

Still not convinced Water Jet can Cut Everything?!!!

Nick Jacob & Clint Schonacher of Louisiana Cutting used a KMT pump with abrasive water jet nozzle mounted to an ESAB cutting table to cut this 72" OD, 3" wall thickness, 516 Gr70 Elliptical Head.

The Elliptical Head is for a 6' OD x 10' Seam-Seam Production Separator (Pressure Vessel). 

The 16-1/4" hole was cut 24" off center w/axis parallel to the vessel to accommodate the weld neck flange shown in the pictures.

Nominal thickness for the vessel is 3" which is comprised of a 516 Gr70 shell clad w/ ~1/4" of Inconel Alloy 625. 

Because all work was done in reference
to the vessel's axis actual cutting thickness ranged from 3-1/8" to 6".

Finished Part - Weld Neck Flange & Elliptical Head Assemby
For More Information, visit www.louisianacutting.com

Davidson Fabricating located in Broomall, PA uses the KMT Streamline™ S-30 60,000psi Waterjet Cutting Pump for the production of 85-90% of the parts run through their manufacturing facility.  The waterjet allows for perfect integration of multiple cutting applications from the aerospace industry to the food industry along with numerous small detail components requiring one-piece part production.  Davidson & KMT were recently featured in Cutting Tool Engineering magazine detailing their "Chopper Shop" producing parts for Boeing Aircraft's Chinook helicopter and the V-22 Osprey aircraft.

 Full CTE article (767 kb)

View video of Davidson waterjet cutting in DOWNLOADS/LINKS column at right. ->

“Waterjet doesn’t know what it can’t Cut.”

Krando Metal Products also of Broomall, PA satisfies their customers needs for cutting not only metal cutting, but because of the waterjet's cutting flexibility, they can cut concrete, granite and multiple other materials!  See why Tony DiAngelus says that because the waterjet doesn't know what it can't cut, it makes it the most versatile cutting tool in the industry! 

View video of Krando waterjet cutting applications in DOWNLOADS/LINKS column at right. ->

KMT Waterjet, Award Winning!

KMT was recently recognized in the September, 2008 Edition of Modern Application News Magazine Reader’s Choice category for major advances in new waterjet technology.  Read the full Readers Choice Awards article. (2.83 mb)

KMT Waterjet Features and Benefits

• Faster cutting with speeds up to Mach 4 or 90,000psi water pressure using the Next Generation in metal fabrication, KMT Streamline™ Pro UHP Pump.
• 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.
• Omni-directional cutting. Minimal tolerances. No wasteful raw materials.
• Single or multiple cutting heads, do not have to be changed out during manufacturing avoiding aggravating delays. No guessing, no need to change bits. No tool sharpening.
• NO Heat Affected Zone (HAZ) which is ideal for titanium, steel cutting, and more. View Water jet/Plasma Comparison Video
• Cuts complex shapes without melting.
• Tolerances (at ±0.003")
• Can pierce material directly without the need for a pre-drilled starter hole.
• High or low speed surface pressure flexibility for thick or sensitive materials.
• Safe for the Environment; no toxic fumes or dust and garnet is disposable.
• Thick or Thin, Water jet cutting is the most flexible process in manufacturing.
• KMT pumps and cutting heads are made in the USA.

Waterjet Cutting Everyday Uses

Cutting with water is ideal for Job Shop owners, Stone and Tile Work, Automotive manufacturing, Aerospace and Defense, Architectural applications, and nontraditional cutting. Water jet cutting is flexible, fast, and accurate.

KMT Waterjet UHP Pumps and cutting nozzles are ideal for manufacturing parts made of:             

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 is ISO 9001 Certified