Method for interrupting the function of a cutting jet and device for carrying out the method

摘要

A method to interrupt the operation of a cutting jet exiting a cutting head having a nozzle is designed such that the cutting jet is laterally supplied with interfering means as needed following the nozzle exit which reduces the energy density of the cutting jet.

主权项

1. A method for interrupting cutting action of a cutting jet exiting a cutting head having a nozzle, wherein the cutting jet is intermittently provided with a supply of an interfering fluid, the supply being provided as needed from a side of the cutting head in a direction transverse to a direction of flow of the cutting jet, the supply of fluid being provided at a point following the cutting jet's exit from the nozzle, the supply of fluid thereby reducing an energy density of the cutting jet sufficiently to interrupt cutting action by the cutting jet.