International Journal of
Physical Sciences

  • Abbreviation: Int. J. Phys. Sci.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1992-1950
  • DOI: 10.5897/IJPS
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 2569

Review

Comparative analysis of abrasive waterjet (AWJ) technology with selected unconventional manufacturing processes

Vincent Peržel1, Sergej Hloch1, Hakan Tozan2*, Mustafa Yagimli3 and Pavol Hreha1    
1Faculty of Manufacturing Technologies Technical University of Košice with a seat in Prešov, Slovak Republic. 2Department of Industrial Engineering, Turkish Naval Academy, 34942 Tuzla / Istanbul, Turkiye. 3Department of Electric and Electronics Engineering, Turkish Naval Academy, 34942 Tuzla / Istanbul, Turkiye.  
Email: [email protected]

  •  Accepted: 15 August 2011
  •  Published: 16 October 2011

Abstract

This paper deals with a comparative analysis, and compares abrasive waterjet cutting technology with oxy-fuel, plasma and laser unconventional manufacturing processes. This paper is intended to provide initial technical and economic information relating to the comparison of technologies.

 

Key words: Abrasive waterjet, plasma cutting, oxy-fuel cutting, laser cutting.