NYS SENATOR STEC PRESENTS BARTON MINES CORPORATION WITH OFFICIAL STATE HISTORIC BUSINESS PRESERVATION REGISTRY CERTIFICATE
Senator Dan Stec presents BARTON with a certificate inducting the company Read more
Senator Dan Stec presents BARTON with a certificate inducting the company Read more
GLENS FALLS, N.Y., April 1, 2024 — Barton International, the world’s Read more
Efficient waterjet cutting isn’t just about the cutting head and the pump. Most people in the fabricating industry have a good idea of how waterjets work. While the equipment, particularly the cutting heads and high-pressure pumps, typically dominate most conversations about waterjets, it’s the consumable—the garnet—that does the Read more
How do I adjust my waterjet to use BARTON abrasives?
Any changes of waterjet grades or abrasives from different suppliers will require recalibration of the abrasive flow rate. Because particle size distributions (PSD) vary from supplier-to-supplier abrasive will flow at different rates. Once the abrasive flow rate has been calculated, the measured feed rate Read more
How do I minimize the kerf loss?
The primary factors on kerf loss are nozzle diameter and orifice selection. Using a larger nozzle than needed will increase kerf loss. Orifice alignment will also affect kerf loss. Improper orifice alignment will cause the stream to bounce inside the nozzle and will decrease nozzle life and Read more
Does BARTON offer a garnet recycling program?
Yes. BARTON offers a garnet recycling program to a limited number of customers. Local and regional restrictions limit the areas the program is available. Contact your regional sales manager to learn more.
HPX is often the higher priced waterjet abrasive. Why would I choose HPX garnet?
HPX is a hard rock garnet abrasive with an Adirondack advantage — the sharpest, hardest garnet crystals on Earth with a unique crystalline structure and durability. Named for the Adirondack Mountains where it is exclusively mined by BARTON, ADIRONDACK HPX Read more
Can garnet be used to etch with a waterjet?
BARTON garnet abrasives can be used to etch using a waterjet. However not all waterjet equipment has the software required for etching. Check your user’s manual to determine if your model and software has etching capabilities.
Can glass be cut on a waterjet?
Yes, glass can be cut on a waterjet. Depending on the thickness, glass may flex during cutting and therefore should be fully supported on a flat level surface. HYDROBLOC waterjet bricks are a good support and will reduce the chance of frosting on the bottom of the glass. Read more
How do I remove spent garnet from my waterjet tank?
The BARTON Abrasive Removal Tool (BART) is a convenient and effective tool for removing spent garnet from your waterjet tank. BART complements any type of central abrasive removal system. BART can clean many areas of the waterjet tank that the central removal systems don’t Read more
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