KMT WATERJET SYSTEMS: STONE CUTTING

Cut Stone, Marble, Granite, Tile, Ceramic, and much more!

CUTTING SOLUTIONS

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KMT Waterjet Cutting Process
 Waterjet Cutting is:
 An aggressive erosion
process using energy focused
in a stream of highly (Think of the Grand Canyon Created in One Day!)

pressurized water.
 Abrasive can be mixed with
water at the last moment to
cut through hard metals,
stone, glass or pure water
only to cut food.

Types of Abrasive
Garnet:
Most widely used, cost effective and best balanced performance. Fine particles of sand.
Aluminum Oxide:
Very aggressive, increases wear of focusing tube and abrasive mixing chamber. Specialty applications.
Silicon Carbide:
Very aggressive, increases wear of focusing tube and abrasive mixing chamber. Specialty applications.

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KMT Waterjet Stone Cutting Benefits
 Small Cutting Width (Kerf)
 High Speed Cuts
 No Stress Impact
 No Tool Sharpening – No Changing of Bits
 Cold Cutting - No Heat Affected Zones
 Omni-Directional Cutting
 Environment Friendly – No Chemicals
 One Dimensional to 6-Axis Cutting
 Finished Edge Eliminates Secondary Processes
 Rapid Prototyping – Minimal Set-up
 Cuts Most Any Material
Cut Stone, Marble, Granite, Tile, Ceramic, Concrete,
Rock, Plaster and much more!

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KMT Waterjet Stone Cutting Benefits

 Cuts Complex Shapes without

discoloring stone
 Minimal 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
 No Dust or Toxic Fumes – Garnet is
easily disposed or re-cycled
 Single or Multiple Cutting Heads
 Thick or Thin, Waterjet cutting is the
most flexible process in
manufacturing

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KMT Waterjet for Cutting Stone
Waterjet cutting is one of the most versatile cutting processes around.
Well suited for high-performance stone 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 sinks, countertops, inlaid tile floors and more.
Waterjet cutting systems are also less expensive than saw cutting
systems, making them a solid choice for all types of stone industries.

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 has developed a system that regulates the amount of
abrasive used, controls the flow, & eliminates waste. Check out the article in Stone Business
detailing the intricate stone cutting in
Better abrasive management makes cutting with water a truly efficient Chicago’s Old St. Patrick’s Church
process.

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KMT Waterjet Vs. EDM
Wire EDM Strengths
 Extremely precise parts are
possible (±0.0001“)
 Very thick parts (over 12“)
can be made
 Intentional taper can be put
into a part for die clearance
& other uses
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Waterjet Strengths
 Five to ten times faster in
parts less than 1" thick (but,
at ±0.003"), less precise as
well
 No Heat Affected Zone
(HAZ)
 Works well in non-
conductive materials (such
as glass, stone, plastic) as
well as conductive
materials
 Can pierce material
directly without the need for
a pre-drilled starter hole
 Can produce large parts
at reasonable costs
KMT Waterjet Vs. Laser
Key Laser Strengths
•Very fast production in thin, non-
reflective materials such as sheet
steel.
•Accuracy to ±0.001" or better in
thin material.
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Key Waterjet Strengths
•Can produce parts up to 2"
thick in virtually any material
while holding tolerances on
the order of ±0.003" to
±0.005".
•Can machine reflective,
conductive and thicker
materials.
•Cuts without melting,
providing a smooth uniform
surface with very little burr or
dross.
•No heat-affected zone (HAZ),
no noxious gas or vapors
produced during cutting.
•No minimum material cutting
width
 KMT Waterjet Vs. Plasma
Key HD Plasma Strengths
•Relatively low capital costs.
•Very rapid production rates in
thin sheet metal.
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Key Waterjet Strengths
•No melting or heat-affected
zone, so no heat distortion or
crusted area to impair secondary
machining processes such as
tapping holes.
•Wider range of material
capabilities.
•Wider range of thickness
capabilities.
•Precision for intricate parts
See video comparing Plasma & KMT Waterjet Cutting side-by-side. >>>
KMT Waterjet Vs. Router

CNC Router Strengths Waterjet Strengths

• Inexpensive • Capable of true 90° angles/corners.
• Capable of holding tolerances of +- .
001 • One head for all applications, no need
• Eliminates taper to change bits.
• Easy control of cutting depth
• Small cutting kerf
• Can produce parts 2” or more in
thickness.

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 KMT Product Portfolio
Streamline PRO® 90,000psi SL-V 200R Plus SL-V 100 Plus

SL-V 50 Plus SL-V 15 SL-V E 50 S-30/S-50

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 Waterjet Cutting System
2 or 3 Dimension Table – Turnkey Solution
STREAMLINE™ PRO
Water Softener FEEDLINE IV™ High Pressure Pump

ADS Hopper

Filtration System
Waste Water

Cutting Heads Cutting Table

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IDE™ PRO
 KMT Products

• Pumps

• Cutting Nozzles

• PSC VFT

• Aftermarket Parts

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Contact KMT Waterjet Systems

We are always happy to supply more

information, receive visitors, perform
sample cutting, or help with any other
request.

• Contact us by e-mail
• Call us at 1-800-826-9274
• Request a quote

KMT Waterjet Systems Inc.

635 West 12th Street
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
www.kmtwaterjet.com
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