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WATER JET CONFERENCE - Waterjet Technology Association

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Figure 5. 3 ft. diameter laboratory drilling fixture.<br />

Figure 6. Roadheader cuttinghead installed on the laboratory drill rig.<br />

NAME: Dr. Henkel<br />

COMPANY: Bergbau-Forshung<br />

DISCUSSION<br />

QUESTION: "Have you got already results from the optimum position of the nozzle in<br />

order to reduce dust, and/or to increase the cutting performance?"<br />

ANSWER: We believe the optimum nozzle positioning for a water jet assisted disc<br />

cutting system is behind the cutter with jet oriented to impinge the cutter path. The jet<br />

helps remove the crushed zone remaining in the cutter path to permit higher penetration<br />

for the successive cutter passes. An added benefit is the reduced cutter wear. Our results<br />

to date indicate that this beneficial effect of water jet assist can be obtained at pressures<br />

below 5,000 psi.<br />

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