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 of +/- 0.005 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.