Marble is a fragile and heterogeneous material whose properties vary depending on the
nature and origin of the marble. Therefore, the marble machining process requires the skills …

Abrasive water jet machining (AWJM) is a popular method used for cutting purposes. It uses
a thin jet of ultra-high pressure water and abrasive slurry to cut the material and the cutting is …

Abrasive waterjet (AWJ) has been widely used for the cutting of hard materials such as
rocks. The AWJ cutting of rocks has been well documented in the relevant literature. In these …

Conical pick bears great cutting force, shock, vibration and friction in breaking rock. In order
to improve rock breaking efficiency and reduce cutting force as well as pick wear, high …

Abrasives play a critical role in the erosion process of abrasive waterjet (AWJ). Therefore,
they can significantly affect the performance and profitability of cutting. In the relevant …

This research article aims at comparing the erosion performance of continuous and
ultrasonically generated pulsating water jet technologies on granite samples at three …

Gas/plasma cutting of cladded materials provides inferior cut quality that demands
subsequent finishing processes. Abrasive waterjet cutting could be a proficient alternate in …

The aim of the present study is to identify details of the mechanisms of rock disaggregation
caused by AWJ cutting. Experimental studies were performed to investigate the effects of …

Optimization, one of the best techniques is used in various sectors of manufacturing to
create the best manufacturing environment. It is one of the essential techniques adopted by …

In view of the more extensive demand for hard rock crushing in mining and engineering, the
traditional drilling and blasting method needs to be reviewed. The drilling and blasting …