Waterjet cutting: what works and what doesn’t
Which materials are waterjet cut, how to prepare a drawing and what to expect from an order.
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Waterjet is a cold process: the material is not heated, so there is no thermal impact on the edge. That is why it suits metals and materials that cannot be plasma- or laser-cut.
Materials
| Material | Cutting | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Metals and alloys (aluminium, non-ferrous, titanium, stainless steel) | Yes | Maximum thickness depends on the material |
| Stone, porcelain stoneware | Yes | Complex contours; mode agreed in advance |
| Glass | Yes, with limits | Tempered glass shatters when cut — use non-tempered |
| Composites, plastic, rubber | Yes | No edge melting |
| Wood | Yes | The technologist confirms the mode |
How to prepare a drawing
- DXF is the main format; DWG and PDF are considered case by case.
- Scale 1:1, units in millimetres.
- Contours must be closed with no duplicate lines; convert text to curves.
- State the material, thickness and quantity — the quote depends on them.
- The machine work area is 1500 × 4000 mm; larger blanks are split into parts.
What’s next
- We prepare the quote within 2 days.
- The minimum hole and achievable accuracy are confirmed by the technologist after seeing the drawing — they depend on material and thickness.
- Track your request by its EX-CUT number via the icon in the site header.
Single parts and batches are both fine.