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Waterjets have a number of advantages over lasers. In many respects, however, the two tools are complementary and many machine shops own both of them.
• Can work with more materials
Waterjets can machine reflective materials that lasers cannot, such as copper and aluminum. Waterjets cut a wide range of material with no changes in setup required. Also, materials which are heat-sensitive can be cut using waterjets.
• No heat-affected zone (HAZ) with waterjets
Waterjet cutting does not heat your part. There is no heat-affected zone (HAZ) or thermal distortion, which can occur with lasers. Waterjets do not change the properties of the material.
• Waterjets are more environmentally friendly
Abrasivejets typically use garnet as the abrasive material. Garnet is a non-reactive mineral that is biologically inert. The only issue with waterjets is when you are cutting a material that is potentially hazardous (such as lead), since small pieces of the material will be abraded and mix in with the spent garnet.