A high-pressure stream of water and abrasive that slices virtually any material with no heat-affected zone — preserving strength, finish and dimensional accuracy.
Abrasive waterjet cutting forces water through an orifice at up to 60,000 PSI, mixing it with garnet abrasive to erode material along a precise path. Because there is no thermal input, the process leaves no heat-affected zone, no warping and no hardened edges.
PSI cutting pressure for clean, accurate profiles.
Cold process keeps metallurgical properties and avoids warping.
Cut metal, stone, glass, composite and rubber on one machine.
Tight internal corners and fine detail with a narrow kerf.
Cut substantial thicknesses that challenge other processes.
Narrow kerf and tight nesting conserve expensive material.
Smooth, near-finished edges reduce secondary operations.
Waterjet is uniquely versatile across material families — from aerospace titanium to architectural marble.
Brackets, gaskets and profiles with no heat distortion.
Inlays, signage and decorative stone & metal work.
Precise rubber and composite sealing components.
Accurate blanks ready for finish machining.
| Criteria | Waterjet | Laser | Plasma / Flame |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heat-Affected Zone | None | Yes | Significant |
| Material Range | Very Wide | Limited (mostly metal) | Conductive metals |
| Thick Sections | Excellent | Moderate | Good |
| Edge Finish | Smooth | Good | Rough (dross) |
| Reflective Metals | Excellent | Difficult | Good |
| Tight Tolerances | High | Very High | Lower |
Waterjet is the most versatile choice when heat sensitivity, material variety and edge quality all matter.
This is our own MAXIEM 2040 waterjet cutting system — not stock footage. Watch the gantry track across the large-format cutting table that handles your plates day in, day out.
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