abrasive is mixed into high-speed slurry, and then moves into the mixing tube to
form the abrasive waterjet stream. The abrasive waterjet stream exits the mixing tube
through the bottom of the nozzle to strike and remove the material being machined.
Figure 219
[1] Nozzle inlet body assembly
[4] Garnet abrasive inlet
[7] Mixing tube retainer
[2] Inlet body weep hole
[5] Nozzle body assembly
[8] Mixing chamber
[3] Nozzle filter
[6] Mixing tube
[9] Orifice assembly
High-pressure Pump
The high-pressure pump provides approximately 30,000 pounds per square inch
(psi) of cutting pressure for the ProtoMAX. Output high-pressure from the pump is
automatically controlled by a variable frequency drive (VFD). The software helps
prevent damage to the pump by halting operation when there is inadequate
incoming water pressure, excess water temperature, or overpressure events.
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