Metal fabrication waterjet abrasives
Cut almost any metal with speed, precision, and minimal downtime, from aluminum and titanium to hardened steel over 12 inches thick.
Unmatched waterjet cutting performance
GMA Garnet™ produces a precise cutting edge with high speed and low abrasive consumption, while achieving optimal cutting performance.
Fast and consistent
Operate with high cutting speeds and maintain a consistent production rate, keeping you on target to achieve deadlines.
Minimize downtime
Each bag of GMA Garnet™ has exceptionally clean, pure, and consistently sized grains that deliver an even abrasive flow for fewer filter changes and production stoppages.
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 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.
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.
Related products
Cut thick hardened steel and specialty metals, whether you run high-volume waterjet operations or the finest precision microcutting.
GMA ClassicCut™ 50
Our coarsest alluvial garnet for the most challenging waterjet operations including thick, brittle, or hard materials such as titanium, steel, and tungsten.
Mesh
50 mesh
Focusing tube
1.27 mm
Orifice
0.407 - 0.457 mm
GMA ClassicCut™ 80
The trusted, most versatile waterjet abrasive choice for precise waterjet cutting. Delivers the optimum balance of cutting speed and precision edging.
Mesh
80 mesh
Focusing tube
0.762 - 1.02 mm
Orifice
0.245 - 0.356 mm
GMA ClassicCut™ 120
High-precision alluvial almandine garnet abrasive for waterjet cutting with high edge quality and accuracy on delicate or tight tolerance parts.
Mesh
120 mesh
Focusing tube
0.508 - 0.762 mm
Orifice
0.178 - 0.254 mm
“Waterjet cutting is ideal for cutting heat sensitive materials, especially for customers who do not want heat affected zone on specialty steel products. This cutting method produces fine-cut edges with minimal kerfs.”
François Bujadoux
Operating Director, Jacquet Metal Service
Confidence in every cut
Learn more about what makes GMA Garnet unique, and why it's the industry standard in waterjet cutting abrasives.
Increase your uptime with GMA Garnet™
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