What is Waterjet Cutting?
Waterjet machines are specially designed pieces of equipment that can cut with laser-like precision. Using a fine stream of extremely pressurized water, an abrasive waterjet machine can cut through virtually any hard material. Specially designed hydraulic pumps, with a mixture of fine abrasive particles, makes this an ideal method for more complex fabrication needs.
From acrylic plastic or metal sheets to granite or plate steel, a waterjet cutting process is extremely efficient and fast. Request a quote or call 405-787-4400 to get a waterjet cutting estimate.
Advantages of Waterjet Cutting
There are many compelling reasons to use waterjet cutting. These advantages share the common benefits of providing high-quality results and lower production costs. Compared to traditional cutting techniques — especially for large or complex jobs — waterjet machining is the ideal solution.
Production Efficiency
Excellent when the need is to cut many shapes from a single sheet. With CNC waterjet equipment, a worker only needs to load the material blank and start the machine. The waterjet automatically cuts out the desired shapes quickly, without manual handling. Using our CAD process, we engineer production runs to maximize the number of pieces from a single blank — minimizing drop and saving money.
No Heat Damage
Traditional methods of cutting (lasers, saws, etc.) produce heat that can warp, melt, or otherwise harm materials. Waterjet cutting can easily cut even soft materials such as rubber, acrylic, and cork without any heat damage.
Enhanced Design Capabilities
Because the cutting water stream is very fine, a waterjet system can easily cut intricate patterns. This is especially valuable when cutting architectural components, sign letter cutouts, and similar items.
Materials Suitable for Waterjet Cutting
