No other head in the market like the IDE! Dead on alignment = less downtime, longer focussing tube life, faster cutting speed, better edge quality and lower garnet usage!
The H20JET Integral Diamond Eductor (IDE) consistently demonstrates superior performance and reduced cost when compared with other styles of cutting heads. Every IDE III Cutting Head has a factory aligned diamond orifice which is precisely focussed so that the water stream fires right down the centre of the focusing tube.
Dead on alignment of the water stream ensures maximum energy is delivered to the workpiece and results in a faster cutting speed with less garnet per linear metre of cut.
SO MUCH DEPENDS ON THE QUALITY OF THE WATER STREAM...
If you were to ask ... What would be the single most important thing that you could do to maximise cutting speed, quality of cut, and the overall efficiency of your cutting operations? Take a close look at the quality of the stream of water coming from your focusing tube! Most likely you may find it difficult to actually see whether the quality is good or otherwise... however this is the critical factor that governs the whole efficiency of your system!!
Here's why:
Cutting Speed: Water stream deflection off the inside of the focusing tube causes loss of cutting energy.
Edge Quality: Deflection of the water stream off the inside of the focusing tube also interrupts the laminar flow of the water stream and causes a ragged edge on your cut. For a smooth, consistent edge you must have a sharp, coherent stream of water.
Focusing Tube Life: Misalignment of the water jet also causes premature wear on the inside of the focusing tube... and increases your operating costs.