Water Jet Cutting

Water Jet Maching

Products created with a CNC Water Jet machine range from highly intricate, custom artistic pieces to precision-cut industrial parts for major industries. The most successful products leverage the Water Jet's key strengths: its ability to cut virtually any material without a heat-affected zone and to create highly complex shapes.


Our Water Jet is capable of attaining accuracy down to .0005 and repeatability down to .001 inches and cut virtually any material, from modern metals to highly engineered materials. Materials commonly cut with a Water Jet include textiles, rubber, foam, plastics, leather, composites, stone, tile, glass (except tempered glass), metals, food, paper, and much more. The process produces a part with a smooth finish and little to no deburring required.


Watch our Water Jet cutting

a precise ring from a sheet of solid copper

Products for CNC Water Jet services include:


Aerospace and automotive components


  • Engine and airframe parts: Abrasive Water Jets can cut hard metals like titanium and specialty alloys without thermal distortion, making them ideal for precise aerospace components.
  • Gaskets and seals: The ability to cut rubber and other soft materials with "pure" (non-abrasive) waterjets ensures a clean, accurate, and burr-free edge. 


Architectural and design elements


  • Custom stone and tile inlays: Abrasive Water Jets can cut intricate designs from stone, marble, and granite for architectural features like decorative flooring, mosaics, and countertops.
  • Decorative metal panels: Intricate metalwork, custom signage, and branded elements for commercial spaces can be cut with high precision.
  • Custom glass: Waterjets can cut complex shapes in delicate materials like stained glass without cracking or splintering.

 

Niche and luxury goods


  • Custom knife blades: Water Jets are used to cut high-quality knife blades from steel, maintaining the material's structural integrity. This is often followed by traditional grinding and sharpening.
  • Art and sculptures: Artists use Water Jets to create detailed and complex sculptures, often combining various materials like metal, stone, and glass.
  • Personalized metal products: Custom metal signage, branded items, or unique furniture accents can be produced with high precision for clients.


Industrial equipment fabrication


  • Machine parts and prototypes: Water Jets are used to create machine frames, gears, brackets, and other components from a wide range of materials. Their speed and accuracy also make them valuable for prototyping.
  • Fluidic and electronic components: The fine kerf and non-conductive nature of a Water Jet are ideal for routing circuit boards, cutting shielding, and creating specialized enclosures.