
Raw Material
River Garnet Source
Alluvial river garnet is selected for stable mineral quality, cleaner material and reliable abrasive performance.
Garnet is widely used in abrasive waterjet cutting because it balances cutting ability, mixing-tube wear and cost. This article explains how garnet enters the cutting stream, why 80 mesh is common and how particle consistency affects abrasive flow.
Abrasive waterjet cutting avoids heat-affected zones and can follow complex profiles, but cut quality, speed and cost depend on the equipment, settings and garnet supply.
Q1–Q5 waterjet quality settings describe the practical balance between cutting speed and edge finish. The final result also depends on pressure, material thickness, abrasive delivery and cutting-head condition.