VDI/NCG 5210 Blatt 3:2012-12

The guideline shall help to find the suitable machine for a certain application of water jet cutting technology. The test work piece and the process of assessment for water jet cutting machines, which are described in this guideline shows the main way to test a micro-water jet cutting machine. It shows the maximum results on basis of an optimized water jet cutting system according to the criteria described by the specification of the manufacturer of the system. It is limited to the technology of micro-water jet cutting in 3D within abrasive water jet (pure water jet machining is also possible). The micro-test work piece can also be used for multi-head machines. By measuring the test work piece the accuracy of the tested machine is classified. If the method is often used the test work piece also acts as a control unit. Both statements - about the properties and the accuracy - can be made as well as the variation over a time frame.