Is garnet sand the most commonly used water jet cutting sand ?
Yes, garnet sand is commonly used as the core abrasive in the water jet cutting process. The following is a detailed description:
Mainstream materials
The main component of water jet sand is garnet sand, and its natural mineral properties (such as high hardness and uniform particle structure) make it the preferred abrasive for water jet cutting. Compared with other abrasives such as silica and alumina, garnet sand has more advantages in cutting ability, equipment loss and safety.
Common specifications
Water jet cutting usually uses 60-120 mesh garnet sand, of which 80-100 mesh is the most widely used, which can take into account both cutting efficiency and precision requirements. For example, 80 mesh sand is suitable for conventional cutting of materials such as metal and glass, while 120 mesh sand is more suitable for high-precision processing scenarios.
Performance advantages
Moderate hardness: It can not only efficiently cut hard materials (such as metal and stone), but also reduce the wear on sand pipes and other equipment; Polyhedral structure: It enhances the impact of water flow, improves the quality of the cutting surface and expands the scope of application; Environmental protection and safety: It does not contain free silicon, is harmless to the human body and is more environmentally friendly than alternatives such as quartz sand.
Application scenarios
Garnet sand is widely used for precise cutting of metal sheets, composite materials, glass and ceramics, etc. It is especially suitable for complex shape processing and can effectively reduce material edge collapse.
In summary, garnet sand has become the standard abrasive choice in the field of water jet cutting due to its comprehensive performance and cost advantages.
