WATERJET CUTTING
Waterjet cutting utilises an ultra-high-pressure stream of water to carry an abrasive grit. To create a smooth finish, the abrasive carries out the cutting process using a sawing action and producing a smooth finish on the cut edges.
This highly efficient and flexible machining method is suitable for almost any type of material. The narrow kerf width permits fine contours to be cut to create high-tolerance parts, and the intensifier pump enables the ultra-high water pressure (up to 90,000 psi) that is required for cutting hard materials. This results in minimal material waste.
The electro-servo pump is a revolutionary concept in waterjet cutting. Directly enveloping a high-load precision ball screw that houses ceramic plungers, they reciprocate backwards and forwards to create a pumping action – in a similar way to the hydraulic cylinder in an intensifier waterjet pump. The operator can programme virtually any pressure and flow rate, while using only the power displaced at the cutting head.
Benefits:
- Precision Cutting: When combined with the infinite control of the servo motor, the precision of the ball screw enables extremely accurate control over the volume of water displaced and the output pressure, thus eliminating pressure spikes when deadheading.
- Versatility: Compared with traditional profiling methods, there are many advantages to using waterjet cutting technology. Virtually any material can be cut, from 1mm to 40mm thickness. There's no heat in the process, so there is no distortion of the material. Clean and highly accurate cuts reduce the need for additional machining.
- No Heat-Affected Zone (HAZ): Unlike thermal cutting methods such as laser or plasma cutting, waterjet cutting is a cold cutting process. It does not generate heat during the cutting, minimizing the risk of thermal distortion, hardening, or other alterations to the material properties, making it the preferred method for the mining and aerospace industries.
There are no hazardous gases, vapours, or byproducts produced during the process, and the abrasive material used in the cutting process can often be recycled, contributing to sustainability.
Contact us to discuss your waterjet requirements – we have a maximum cutting area of 1.5m x 3m. We also have a full CNC machine shop, so we can cater to any additional machining to provide a finished product.

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