WATERJET CUTTING
WATERJET CUTTING
Our waterjet cutting service uses a combination of high-pressure water and abrasives to quickly and accurately cut components from almost any material.
What is Waterjet Cutting?
A Waterjet is an industrial machine that utilizes a high-pressure stream of water to cut a wide range of materials precisely. Waterjets can cut through soft materials, like foam, or harder materials, such as aluminum.
Advantages of Waterjet Cutting
- Waterjet cutting produces high-quality custom parts
- Leaves a satin smooth finish, reducing secondary operations
- No heat-affected zones due to cold-cutting
- High speed of production
- Can cut practically any shape, including bevels
- No distortion or warping of materials
- Recyclability and environmentally friendly
- Has the ability to etch
Materials
Including, but not limited to:
| METALS | NATURALS | PLASTICS | COMPOSITES |
| Aluminum | Stone | Acrylic | Carbon Fiber |
| Stainless Steel | Glass | Foam | Aerofiber |
| Carbon Steel | Ceramic Tile | Linoleum Tile | Feroform |
| Brass | Leather | Plexiglass | Kevlar |
| Copper | Wood | Polycarbonate | Phenolic |
Technical Specifications
Our machine is capable of cutting highly intricate shapes, including holes and bevels, in virtually any material up to 12 inches thick. We can also provide etching of the materials for part identification or component design.
| Max Size (X,Y) | 16’-1” x 7’-0” |
| Max Depth (Z) | 12″ |
| Accuracy | ±0.003” |
| Cutting Range | 0° to 60° |
| X-Y Cutting Travel | 13′-10″ x 6′-7″ |
| Z-Axis Travel | 12″ |
Ready to Work Together?
If you’re ready for a waterjet quote, please email us at: waterjet@themeworks.com