Re: Waterjet - HomeBrew

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "Cardinal Engineering"
<cardinal.eng@g...> wrote:

> Just a couple of comments - I have a waterjet in my shop and while

it is an

> incredible technology for many purposes it also has some drawbacks - The
> main one being the large amount of abrasive that needs to be

disposed of -

This has always got my cogs turning. how-come-is-it that one cannot
use, er re-use the abrasive ?

It would seem that the swarf would clog the nozzles, but that there
has to be some way to use the stuff. I was thinking it might be
possible to use it in a sand-blaster..... something.... Mix with
cement and make concrete for the driveway.....

Dave