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    WATERJET CUTTING

    Automotive industy waterjet abrasives

    GMA Garnet™ abrasives deliver the speed, precision and reliability required for fast paced, tightly scheduled automated production lines.

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    Unmatched waterjet cutting performance

    GMA Garnet™ reliably produces a precise cutting edge with high speed and low abrasive consumption and low downtime on a variety of materials including steel, alloys, carbon fiber and advanced composites.

    Speed

    Fast and consistent

    Operate with high cutting speeds and maintain a consistent production rate, keeping you on target to achieve deadlines.

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    Minimize downtime

    Exceptionally clean, pure, and consistently sized grains deliver an even abrasive flow for fewer filter changes and production stoppages.

    Engineered blends

    Reliable supply

    Run cutting operations uninterrupted with reliable access to the abrasives you need, thanks to our 100% owned mine-to-customer global supply chain.

    Waterjet

    Waterjet expertise

    GMA’s technical experts are from the waterjet industry, and know the waterjet cutting business. We work with you to streamline your operation and overcome any production challenge.

    Our garnet

    What makes GMA Garnet unique?

    GMA Garnet™ is a strong, natural mineral that outperforms other garnets due to its unique properties, and our advanced processing methods refined over 40 years. Unique grain hardness, toughness, density, and angularity ensure perfect edge quality on any material with a thickness of up to 30 inches.

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    Waterjet abrasives range

    GMA offers an extensive range of waterjet garnet that optimizes your production by balancing cutting speed and edge quality.

    GMA ExcelCut

    The sharpest crushed hard rock garnet for cutting thick hard materials or those requiring minimal refinishing.

    Mesh

    50, 80, and 120 mesh

    Focusing tube

    0.020" - 0.060"

    Orifice

    0.007" - 0.018"

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    GMA ProCut™

    An engineered blend of crushed hard rock and alluvial garnet ideal for high-volume waterjet cutting operations.

    Mesh

    60 mesh

    Focusing tube

    0.040" - 0.050"

    Orifice

    0.012" - 0.014"

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    GMA ClassicCut™

    The most versatile all-purpose waterjet abrasive, recognized as the industry standard by manufacturers globally.

    Mesh

    80 and 120 mesh

    Focusing tube

    0.020" - 0.040"

    Orifice

    0.007" - 0.014"

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    Waterjet parts

    GMA carries a full range of reliable, high quality, low wear parts for a variety of leading waterjet cutting machines. Optimize your waterjet cutting performance.

    ROCTEC™ nozzles
    Diamond, tetracore, ruby & sapphire orifices
    Connecting parts

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    We know the waterjet cutting business, and are here to help you get the most out of your operation. Ask us for advice, a product sample, or demo.

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    Select the right abrasive for your project

    What grade of garnet is right for your project? With GMA's world class waterjet garnet abrasives, no matter what you're cutting you can be confident that you can maximize production and minimize downtime.

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    *This chart is a general guide only. Product performance variation may occur due to difference in material type, thickness, equipment brands and water pressure.

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    Confidence in every cut

    Learn more about what makes GMA Garnet unique, and why it's the industry standard in waterjet cutting abrasives.

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    Confidence in every cut

    Increase your uptime with GMA Garnet™

    Discover how garnet abrasives will improve productivity and reduce your bottom line today.

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