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title: Understanding the True Cost of your Waterjet Garnet
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# [Understanding the True Cost of your Waterjet Garnet](https://gmagarnet.com/resource-hub/understanding-the-true-cost-of-your-waterjet-garnet)

 Written by [GMA Garnet](https://gmagarnet.com/resource-hub/author/gma-garnet) | Mar 10, 2026 8:29:43 AM

|  **Performance Factor**  |  **GMA ClassicCut™**  |  **Lower-Cost Garnet Alternatives**  |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ** Grain Size Consistency ** |  Uniform, engineered sizing  |  Mixed sizing; fines, oversized grit  |
|  **Flow Rate ** |  Smooth, uninterrupted  |  Frequent blockages, irregular flow  |
|  **Cutting Speed ** |  Faster, more efficient  |  Slower cuts, increased cycle times  |
| ** Edge Quality ** |  Clean edges, minimal taper  |  Rougher edges, increased taper  |
|  **Garnet Consumption ** |  Optimized — less abrasive used per cut  |  Higher consumption — more abrasive needed  |
|  **Nozzle Life ** |  Extended  |  Premature wear, more frequent changes  |
|  **Machine Wear & Maintenance**** ** |  Reduced wear; less maintenance needed  |  Higher; seals and components wear faster  |

 

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