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When You Need Faster, More-Consistent Waterjet Cutting, 50 HPX Delivers
If your operation demands faster cutting, higher throughput and dependable consistency, ADIRONDACK® 50 HPX® is the high-performance waterjet
abrasive to choose.
Maximum Cutting Speed for Demanding Applications
Of all the HPX grades, 50 HPX provides the most powerful cutting performance and speed. In some applications, waterjet operators have increased productivity by as much as 20% — a significant advantage for operations facing production bottlenecks or rising job volume.
If incoming work is exceeding your waterjet capacity, but buying an additional machine isn’t feasible, switching to 50 HPX is the fastest way to increase throughput.
Ideal for Thick, Tough, Abrasion-Resistant Materials
The coarse, razor-sharp grains of 50 HPX garnet excel where cutting force and efficiency are critical.
50 HPX is ideal for cutting:
• Thick plate steel
• Natural stone
• Ballistic glass
• Hard or abrasion-resistant materials such as AR400 steel, Hardox, Inconel, titanium, T1 steel plate
50 HPX is well suited for cutting blanks that will undergo secondary finishing as well as for separation cuts on pieces to be welded.
Consistent Edge Quality During Long Cycles
50 HPX maintains edge quality throughout long cutting cycles.
This advantage is essential for high-volume operations running multiple shifts per day.
50 HPX Performs Optimally in a Variety of Equipment Configurations
50 HPX is proven to run optimally and deliver maximum cutting speed when used with these configurations:
• Minimum .040 mixing tube
• 60K PSI systems with a 50 hp intensifier
• 87K PSI systems with a 100 hp intensifier
• Direct-drive, dual-pump machines
Why High-Volume Shops Rely on 50 HPX
Feedback from high-volume, continuous-operation shops highlights four core benefits of cutting with 50 HPX:
• Unmatched cutting speed on hard, thick or difficult to machine materials.
• Particle-size consistency maintains cut quality throughout production.
• Predictable mixing tube wear helps operators schedule maintenance and avoid downtime.
• Cleaner tank water is easier on water recycling systems and filters.
Shops switching from alluvial garnet frequently report cleaner operations, faster cutting speeds and better edge quality cutting with 50 HPX.
The 50 HPX Advantage
Produced from BARTON’s world-renowned ADIRONDACK hard-rock garnet, 50 HPX is a sharp, low-dust, high purity abrasive screened to precise specifications for consistent particle size. For waterjet operations looking to cut tough materials faster — while maintaining predictable, repeatable edge quality — 50 HPX is the top-performing abrasive.
Learn more about ADIRONDACK HPX garnet
To find out if 50 HPX is right for your application, call 800-741-7756 or visit our How to Buy page to contact your regional sales representative.