Waterjet question - cutting through tubing

[AdamHeard]

Originally Posted by rocketperson44

I believe that the purpose of the wood would not be to stop the water, but to create the same effect as a solid piece of metal. If the jet dosen't have any room to spread out, it will retain its power all the way through the tubing.

He says to cut the four sides individually, so It probably isn't going all the way through. The wood must be doing something to the water to keep it from cutting through.

Either way, I'd take his word on waterjetting.

[Triple B]

Thanks Cory, but I am no expert.
I have played with waterjets for about the last ten years and have tried many different operations.
The wood will disperse or defuse the water to the point that it wont go thru the second wall, which allows you to flip the part and get a nice cut on both sides.
You doo need to play with the cut speed and pressure as it is much like voodoo, works great one time and no so great the next.
I will try and bring a sample to IRI if possible.
mike d