Micro-channel Milling Using Abrasive Waterjets ... Online

The small jet size allows for omnidirectional cutting and intricate patterns with radii as small as 0.1 mm.

Unlike lasers, AWJ is a non-thermal process. It eliminates heat-affected zones (HAZ), preventing thermal distortion or changes in the material's properties. MICRO-CHANNEL MILLING USING ABRASIVE WATERJETS ...

Milling can be done with the workpiece submerged in water to reduce noise and contain debris. Submerged machining often results in narrower channels due to the surrounding fluid affecting the jet's expansion. The small jet size allows for omnidirectional cutting

Shaping heat-sensitive components and thin-walled aluminum parts prone to distortion. Milling can be done with the workpiece submerged

Dicing microelectronic wafers and machining piezoelectric materials without risk of electrical shorts between layers.

This process uses a high-velocity stream of water mixed with fine abrasive particles (typically garnet) to erode material at a microscopic level. Recent advancements in (with diameters as small as 0.2 mm or 0.3 mm) allow for the milling of narrow, controlled-depth channels. Why it’s a Game-Changer for Micro-Channels