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Water can be used to cut metal

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Pictured here is a Retro Systems waterjet computer numerical control (CNC) cutting machine using high pressure water to make a decorative pattern in a piece of metal. High pressure jets of water can be used to cut metal, granite, wood, or rubber to name a few, and is used in various industries, including mining and aerospace.

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Credit: Steve Brown Photography, Creative Commons License

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