The mechanical erosion process leaves a clean surface without the recast layers often found in wire EDM or laser cutting. Key Technical Insights
Milling can be done with the workpiece submerged in water to reduce noise and contain debris. Submerged machining often results in narrower channels due to the surrounding fluid affecting the jet's expansion. MICRO-CHANNEL MILLING USING ABRASIVE WATERJETS ...
While powerful, the process requires high capital investment and precision control to manage the jet's inherent instability and tool wear in the nozzle. Abrasive waterjet micro-machining of channels in metals The mechanical erosion process leaves a clean surface