Waterjet Cut Grinds!

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Thought I would show some progress pics of the waterjet cutting the grinds. Here's the thread. http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=590085
Do you think this is worth pursuing?:confused:

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Sure it is worth pursuing. Now you get to use some elbow grease and you will be one of us. You have got to feel the burn.:D ;)

Mike
 
I think you'll spend just as much time on the grinder cleaning them up, BUT you would save a hell of a lot of 50 grit belts :)
 
Erik, I cut this on a very rough finish because I really didn't think it would work. I'll run the next one on a high quality.:D
 
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Ah, well that would work. Didn't know how clean you could make the cuts. I'd like to see how nice you can get it.
 
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Ah, well that would work. Didn't know how clean you could make the cuts. I'd like to see how nice you can get it.
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Yea, me too. The cutting closest to the spine is clean. I cut from the spine down. This blade is .280" 440C. It was an oops blade.
 
Well, hell! I think that's pretty darn impressive!! How you make your blades is completely up to you! Some people use jigs, some people free hand it, some people use files, grinders, wheels, discs, and some people use mills. And now you're figuring out how to use the water jet. That's a good experiment you've got going there.

--nathan
 
How did the 2nd one turn out Dave ? Just curious about maximum thickness the waterjet is capable of cutting ? How much deflection could a guy expect in an op like this when the blade is fixtured at an angle and the cut is beginning on an angled surface ? Or does your waterjet have a 3rd or 4th axis on the head allowing for square set-up ? Still a deflection issue but an easier set-up ;)



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David, I have not done a second one yet. The machine will cut up to 6" thick. I'm gonna play with some settings with a few more later.
 
It will be interesting to see what you can come up with.:thumbup:
 
Both sides are done. And it is a " hollow grind". It has a cut that resembles about a 24" wheel.:eek:
 
That is pretty amazing. That waterjet machine really is something else. Once you get the trick of it, you should be able to do all sorts of crazy, wavy grinds that you couldn't do with a wheel. I think that could be the start of some great innovation. With a waterjet, you could cut cool, decorative fullers, and try experimental blade profiles that nobody has been able to do before. I like where this might be going.

Please DO try some more experimentin'!
 
That's flat-out amazing!

I've got to give you props, your work is top-notch and I am not surprised to see you innovating in your spare time.

-Jim (aka Threeravensringo, your occasional customer)
 
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