10 Advantages of Using Waterjet Cutting Services

Utilizing precision waterjet cutting, you gain several key advantages. That includes speed, precision results, and competitive pricing on all of the cutting services you need. Why does water matter so much? Utilizing our waterjet cutting services, you'll leverage several key benefits, no matter your project or application. If you are looking for a better solution for cutting, let our professionals explore how waterjet cutting technology can change the game (and improve your business). 

Waterjet cutting is just what it sounds like. This type of technology uses very precise and effective technology to fabricate the cut of material. Instead of blades or heat, this technology uses water. It is a type of cold-cutting process that eliminates many of the risks that come from heat-related cutting, creating a very fine line of precision and ample flexibility and versatility in the finished product. 

Those looking for industry cutting solutions will find waterjet cutting services to be ideal. This application is versatile and capable of being used in most industries, including: 

Aerospace
Agricultural
Automotive
Energy
Oil and gas
Architecture 
Why is it so versatile and beneficial? Consider some of the specific advantages of using this method. 

Unlike other solutions, waterjet cutting is highly efficient. The method can cut through numerous layers of material at one time, placing them one on top of the other. By stacking like this, it is possible to complete even custom fabrication services far faster than using virtually any other system. 
This enables the process (and the cost) to be as little as one-third of what it could cost for larger projects, depending on the type of material and scale of the project. With less time invested, there's less overall labor. 

Precision is critical in every cutting project. You do not get anything closer or more precise than you do with waterjet technology. The edge quality is superior, and it can hit very narrow margins with exceptional accuracy. 
More so, since only a narrow beam of water is being used in this application, there is no grinding against the object. There is no heat applied. This creates a clean, even finish and a crisp edge to your specific refinement desires. 

There's no real limit to the type of shapes you can utilize either. Though it is very common to use this cutting-edge technology for straight lines, it can cut curves and multiple shapes without limitation. The highest quality solutions, like the custom fabrication services we offer, enable you to make dozens of specific cuts without any requirement for them to be a straight, simple line. 

For many applications, this heat-free cutting process is ideal. Heat can cause serious damage, discoloration, and changes in overall texture and function on surfaces. It is not the right option for many types of fabrication. With water heating, there is no heat. It is a cold cutting method, which means the temperature in the material does not rise while it is being cut. 
With other methods of cutting, heat builds up due to the friction between the laser or other cutting edge and the material. This can lead to significant changes in the material's durability and structural integrity. 
The physical and chemical characteristics of the workpiece do not change with waterjet cutting. There is no changes to the integrity of the material or any component of the piece. 

Another key benefit is the improved overall accuracy of the waterjet method. This specifically relates to cutting tolerance, a term used to describe the shift from the position occurring within the cutting process to the desired finished cut. 
What does that mean? In short, it means that the cutting process is very accurate. There is a low cutting tolerance, meaning there is more accuracy overall. When you consider other cutting strategies, waterjet provides the lowest cutting tolerances out there. For precision cutting, this exact tolerance is an outstanding resource. 
Improved precision also translates into improved consistency from one piece to the next. Consistent tooling like this is critical for any larger project, and with the ability to create very precise options, there is very limited mistakes made in the process. 

Another advantage provided by waterjet cutting is that it allows for several axis cuts. As noted, it can cut in numerous shapes. It is also a multi-axis cutting method. That means you have more flexibility in the angles, enabling the cut that is very specified. 
This type of flexibility can be very valuable when creating small pieces that need to be used in intricate settings, such as within the working components of an engine. For example, conventional 3-axis technologies are beneficial, but when this can be improved to 5-axis waterjet cutting, that improves the outcome much more so. Specifically, it enhances flexibility and cutting speed. 

Another way to look at this tool as one of the best industrial cutting solutions available is by considering the environmental impact. Because this is a heat free cutting process, it eliminates a great deal of the waste produced, with less carbon emissions in the process. 
There is little slag deformation and dross waste, too, which applies to a variety of material cuts. When using other cutting methods, especially laser cutting or plasma cutting, there is often a significant amount of potential waste. Further, abrasive waterjet cutting, and the water itself, are all recyclable. That means you're using less material to create impressive results. This is just one more step towards implementing sustainable building materials into your projects. 

With our in-house waterjet cutting services, we can handle a wide range of material thicknesses. That includes cutting materials that are as much as 8 inches thick. Remember, that means slicing through materials with exacting precision without any heat affecting those materials.