Waterjet is a clean and consistent cutting option for thick materials but if the garnet used is not high quality, abrasive clogs midstream can result in costly scrap. That is exactly what Rennline Inc, a fabricator of performance parts for European vehicles experienced when cutting 8” titanium. After testing the options, Read more
Unsure of the proper abrasive to use? See MAKING THE RIGHT WATERJET ABRASIVE CHOICE, authored by Randy Rapple. Selecting the right waterjet abrasive type and size can make a significant difference in the performance and profitability of your waterjet equipment. Read the complete article from The Fabricator (PDF) Read more
Four Reasons Why Garnet Is the Best Waterjet Abrasive
Garnet has been the preferred choice for waterjet cutting for decades because of its proven ability to cut faster; produce cleaner, more precise edges; and do so on the widest possible variety of materials.
Four inherent physical characteristics of garnet make all the Read more
For its exceptional work refurbishing the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74), Mid-Atlantic Coatings, Inc. has received the AMPP Project of the Year Award for Excellence in Management of a Complex Materials Protection. The award, presented Read more
GLENS FALLS, N.Y., March 30, 2023 — BARTON International and Mid-Atlantic Coatings, Inc. of Chesapeake, Virginia — together with Read more
An ultrahigh-pressure stream of water becomes a highly efficient and powerful cutting tool when garnet sand is mixed into the water stream and passed through the mixing tube on a waterjet cutting machine. Garnet sand is the lifeblood of abrasive waterjet cutting. But not all Read more
Randy Rapple, CEO
The Barton Group has named R. Randolph Rapple its new chief executive officer (CEO), effective July 1. Rapple Read more
BARTON Adirondack 80HPX Garnet Used to Cut a Range of Materials. Sounds of whirring and cutting are commonplace in the fabrication shop at Laughlin Air Force Base. Creating precise Read more
How HYDROBLOC bricks can improve cutting performance
You want your waterjet craftsmanship to make a splash when it’s done, not when you’re working on it.
Whether it’s a tiny part falling through the slats into the water tank, or water splashing back against the underside of your work, standard waterjet cutting tables are not ideal Read more
If you’re still paying to have used garnet abrasive pumped from your waterjet table, or worse yet, shoveling it out yourself, we encourage you to get to know