Precision Waterjet Cutting

Precision Waterjet Cutting

Waterjet cutting is a versatile manufacturing process that uses a high-pressure stream of water, often combined with an abrasive material, to cut precise shapes from a wide range of materials.

Because waterjet cutting does not create a heat-affected zone, it is well suited to materials that may be damaged, melted, distorted or hardened by heat-based cutting methods.

Our waterjet cutting service can be used to manufacture:

  • Custom metal components
  • Machine parts
  • Rubber gaskets and seals
  • Decorative panels
  • Stone and tile designs
  • Foam inserts
  • Signage components
  • Architectural features
  • Industrial parts
  • Prototypes and one-off components
  • Repeat production parts

We work from customer-supplied drawings and can also assist with computer drawings and file preparation where required.

Benefits of Waterjet Cutting

Waterjet cutting offers several advantages for custom manufacturing and profile cutting.

No Heat-Affected Zone

The cold-cutting process helps protect the original properties of the material. It reduces the risk of heat-related melting, hardening, warping or distortion.

Precision Cutting

Waterjet technology can produce detailed profiles, intricate shapes and accurate custom components for many commercial and industrial applications.

Clean-Cut Edges

Waterjet cutting can create a clean edge and may reduce the amount of secondary finishing required, depending on the material and project requirements.

Wide Material Compatibility

Waterjet cutting can process many materials that may be difficult to cut using conventional methods.

Suitable for Custom Projects

The process can be used for prototypes, replacement parts, customised designs, small quantities and ongoing production work.

Materials We Can Waterjet Cut

Our waterjet machine can cut many types of flat material, including:

Metals

  • Mild steel
  • Stainless steel
  • Tool steel
  • Spring steel
  • Aluminium
  • Titanium
  • Bronze
  • Brass
  • Copper
  • Metal alloys
  • Reflective metals

Stone and Building Materials

  • Marble
  • Granite
  • Stone
  • Tiles
  • Ceramic
  • Insulation materials
  • Soundproofing materials

Plastics and Engineered Materials

  • Acrylic
  • Polycarbonate
  • Lexan
  • UHMW
  • Laminates
  • Plastic materials
  • Composite materials

Rubber, Foam and Gasket Materials

  • Natural rubber
  • Synthetic rubber
  • Gasket materials
  • Foam
  • Cork

Other Materials

  • Wood
  • Leather
  • Synthetic leather
  • Carpet
  • Specialist flat-sheet materials

Material suitability can depend on its type, thickness, condition and the required finish. Please provide your material details when requesting a quote so our team can recommend the most appropriate cutting method.