College
College of Engineering and Polymer Science
Date of Last Revision
2023-05-05 06:33:54
Major
Mechanical Engineering
Honors Course
4600:497-001
Number of Credits
2
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2022
Abstract
The QuickCut Waterjet Cutter was created in 2019 as a senior design project. This is the third iteration of the waterjet cutter. The goal of this project was to create an operable CNC waterjet cutter that is able to cut 1/16” tensile specimens consisting of nonferrous metal or plastic. This machine will be utilized in the Manufacturing Laboratory at the University of Akron to provide education to interested students on the waterjet cutting process, how it operates, and industrial application of the technology. Waterjet cutting is a subtractive manufacturing process which is recognized for its specialized applications such as cutting dangerous materials or preserving heat treatment. Waterjet cutting utilizes high pressurized water with entrained garnet to cut through materials with precision and accuracy. The QuickCut Waterjet Cutter aims to bring the applications of industrial waterjet cutting operations to the smaller, tabletop scale to cut softer materials with precision. This report goes in depth on what defines an abrasive waterjet cutter, important components and the benefits of the waterjet cutting process. Detailed steps on how the newest rendition of the Quickcut Waterjet Cutter was created are covered. This includes brainstorming, design of components, design of controls, manufacturing process, as well as testing and future work to be completed.
Research Sponsor
Gopal Nadkarni
First Reader
Ajay Mahajan
Second Reader
Siamak Farhad
Honors Faculty Advisor
Scott Sawyer
Recommended Citation
Dunn, Kennedy; Storrow, Jacob; and Laughrey, Benjamin, "QuickCut Waterjet Cutter" (2022). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 1547.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/1547
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Acoustics, Dynamics, and Controls Commons, Computer-Aided Engineering and Design Commons, Manufacturing Commons