Water Beam Machining Equipment

The "Water Beam Machine (WbM)" is a micro-machining system that combines Sugino Machine's advanced water jet technology with cutting-edge laser technology. A nozzle, with a diameter of several tens of micrometers, ejects a water jet inside which a green laser—resistant to absorption by water—flows at high speed, reflecting repeatedly to form a water beam. When this water beam strikes the workpiece, the laser is absorbed, melting the material, while the water jet simultaneously cools the area. The water jet also cleans and removes any residue, enabling precise cutting, grooving, and surface processing with minimal thermal impact.

Features
・Minimal thermal damage and burr formation
・No restrictions on focal distance
・Compatible with a wide variety of materialsbr> ・Enables high-precision micro-machining

Application Examples
・Medical device manufacturer: Precision machining of SUS materials
・Semiconductor material component manufacturers: Fine machining of silicon wafers, scribing, and shaping of high-hardness materials
・Automotive parts manufacturer: Micro-drilling of high-hardness materials