Water jet cutting technology is one of the fastest growing major machine tool processes in the world due to its versatility and ease of operation. There are virtually no limits to what water jets are capable of cutting and machining. Since abrasive water jet (AWJ) technology was first invented in the early 1980s, the technology has rapidly evolved with continuous research and development.

What makes water jets so popular? Water jets require few secondary operations, produce net-shaped parts with no heat-affected zone, heat distortion, or mechanical stresses caused by other cutting methods, can cut with a narrow kerf, and can provide better usage of raw material since parts can be tightly nested.

As a result of the PC control system and intuitive operation, water jets are extremely easy to use. Additionally, water jets can cut virtually any material, leaving a satin-smooth edge.

Water jets enable us to cut a variety of applications with ease. Whatever the shape, dimensions, or material. We can cut metal, stone, plastics, composites, glass, ceramics, or rubber — all up to 150mm thick with no heat-affected zone and superior edge quality.Water jets cut accurate, clean edges that allow for tight nesting and reduced scrap - saving money through greater material utilization.

The Technology
Water is pressurized up to 60,000 pounds or more per square inch (psi) and forced through a tiny opening. When small amounts of abrasive particles, such as garnet, are mixed into the jet stream, the resulting "abrasive water jet" can cut virtually any hard material such as metal, composites, stone and glass.