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Application and advantages of Mantis water jet cutting technology in brick processing

• May 26, 2023

Water jet cutting (Water Jet Cutting), as an advanced cold cutting technology, has been widely used in the fields of construction and manufacturing in recent years, especially in brick processing. This technology uses ultra-high pressure water flow or water flow mixed with abrasives to accurately cut various materials, which has brought revolutionary changes to traditional brick processing.

Principle of water jet cutting technology.The water jet cutting system is mainly composed of a high-pressure pump, a cutting head, a control system and a water supply system. In the pure water jet mode, the water is pressurized to a maximum of 60,000 psi (about 4137 bar) and then passes through a tiny nozzle (usually 0.1-0.5mm in diameter) to form a high-speed water flow. For harder materials such as bricks, abrasive water jets are usually used, that is, hard abrasive particles such as garnet are mixed in the water, which greatly improves the cutting ability.Advantages of water jet cutting bricks.No heat affected zone: Unlike traditional flame cutting or laser cutting, water jet is a cold cutting process, which will not produce thermal stress or thermal deformation on bricks, and maintain the original characteristics of the material.High-precision processing: It can achieve high-precision cutting of ±0.1mm, and can process complex shapes and fine patterns to meet the special needs of architectural decoration.

Wide material adaptability: From ordinary red bricks, refractory bricks to high-density concrete bricks, water jets can effectively cut, and only need to adjust parameters when switching materials, without changing tools.Environmentally friendly and clean: No toxic gas or dust is generated during the process, wastewater can be recycled, and abrasives can also be partially recycled, which meets modern environmental protection requirements.Excellent cutting quality: The incision is flat and smooth, usually without secondary processing, reducing subsequent processing procedures and time.Future Development Trends.With the growing demand for personalized and complex brick components in the construction industry, water jet cutting technology will develop in the following directions:Deep integration with BIM system to achieve seamless connection between digital design and processing.Develop more environmentally friendly biodegradable abrasives.Combined with robotic technology to achieve fully automated brick processing production line

Water jet cutting technology provides an efficient, precise and environmentally friendly solution for brick processing, which is particularly suitable for the restoration of historical buildings, artistic brick carvings and the production of special building components. With technological advancement and cost optimization, this process is expected to be more widely used in the construction industry, promoting the integration and innovation of traditional brick art and modern manufacturing technology.