Water Jet Cutting - Customize Your Metal Solutions
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- High-precision water jet cutting services
- Steel, Stainless Steel, Titanium Alloy, Carbon Steel, Nicket Alloy, etc.
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What is water jet cutting？
Water jet cutting is an advanced cutting technology that utilizes high-pressure water or a mixture of water and abrasive particles to cut through various materials. This method is particularly valuable for cutting heat-sensitive materials, as it produces precise cuts without creating a heat-affected zone (HAZ).
How It Works
Water jet cutting systems pressurize water to 60,000-90,000 PSI (approximately 4,000-6,000 bar) using an ultra-high-pressure pump. This pressurized water is then forced through a small-diameter jewel orifice (typically 0.1-0.3mm), creating a high-velocity stream. There are two main types:
- Pure Waterjet Cutting: Uses only pressurized water, ideal for soft materials like rubber, plastics, foam, and food products
- Abrasive Waterjet Cutting: Incorporates abrasive particles (typically garnet) into the water stream, significantly enhancing cutting capability for hard materials like metals, stone, composites, and alloys
Precision and Versatility
- Achieve exceptional cutting accuracy (tolerances as tight as ±0.1mm)
- Cut virtually any material, including stainless steel, titanium, and other alloys you specialize in
- No heat-affected zone (HAZ), preserving original material properties
Material Efficiency
- Minimal material waste due to narrow kerf width
- No thermal deformation or material hardening
- Maintains the structural integrity of heat-sensitive alloys
Processing Capabilities
- Processes thick materials difficult to process with other methods (metal thicknesses up to 200mm or more)
- Create complex geometries and intricate designs in a single pass
- No secondary operations required for many applications
Environmental and Safety Benefits
- No harmful fumes or vapors generated during cutting
- Water-based process for minimal environmental impact
- No heat, sparks, or fire hazards
We can cut virtually all alloys including stainless steel, titanium, carbon steel, and specialty alloys. Our waterjet systems handle materials from thin sheets up to 200mm thick.
Our waterjet systems can cut stainless steel up to 150mm, titanium up to 120mm, and carbon steel up to 200mm. The maximum thickness depends on the specific alloy composition.
Waterjet cutting produces no heat-affected zone, making it ideal for heat-sensitive alloys like titanium. It also handles much thicker materials than laser cutting, though laser may be faster for thin sheets.
Yes, waterjet cutting requires minimal setup time and no tooling changes, making it highly economical for prototypes, one-off parts, and small batch production.
We achieve tolerances as tight as ±0.1mm for most alloy materials, with the precision depending on material thickness and type.
No, waterjet cutting is a cold cutting process that preserves the original mechanical properties, microstructure, and corrosion resistance of your alloys.
We work with CAD files including DXF, DWG, IGES, STEP, and PDF. Our technical team can also assist with design optimization.
Yes, waterjet technology excels at producing intricate shapes, internal corners, and complex contours that would be difficult or impossible with other cutting methods.
Surface finish typically ranges from 125 to 250 microinches Ra, with smoother finishes achievable at slower cutting speeds.
Waterjet cutting prevents the thermal degradation and microstructural changes that can occur with heat-based cutting methods, preserving titanium’s exceptional strength-to-weight ratio and corrosion resistance.