Dr. Axel Henning (OMAX’s Director of R&D), Pete Miles, and Ernst Schubert (both Senior Mechanical Engineers at OMAX), have received the Best Paper Award at the 24th International Conference on Water Jetting 2018. The three engineers collectively wrote the paper titled “Effects of Particle Fragmentation on Performance of the Abrasive Waterjet.”
“The paper is a study in cutting performance from an abrasive particle size perspective,” says Mr. Miles. The study found “…the portion of larger particles decreases significantly with higher pressures and the amount of fines that have no significant impact in the cutting process increases substantially.” The award winning paper showcased how, at higher pressures, abrasive breaks apart to a finer dust before exiting the nozzle resulting in reduced cutting power.
The 24th International Conference of Water Jetting was hosted by the BHR Group and took place in Manchester, United Kingdom on the 5th and 6th of September 2018. This year’s conference was advertised as “a technical program that ensures water jetting technology continues to develop with a sound engineering basis.” The conference showcased the innovators in water jetting technology discussing everything from pure research to case study.
Dr. Henning said about receiving the award, “We feel very honored because the Best Paper Award is selected by the most renowned people in the industry and in academia.”
The article has been published in The 24th International Conference on Water Jetting 2018 book published through BHR Group.
About OMAX Corporation
Based in Kent, Washington, OMAX Corporation is the leading manufacturer of advanced abrasive waterjet systems. Owner of the OMAX, MAXIEM, and GlobalMAX brands, the company designs waterjet systems that feature intuitive software, efficient pump technology, and a wide range of accessories. The ISO 9001:2015 certified company designs, manufactures, assembles and tests components as a complete system to ensure optimum performance. The company also has the most comprehensive service and support network in the waterjet industry to keep its customers ahead of the manufacturing curve.
