Waterjet Cutting

Waterjet cutting is a die-less method that uses a software-guided stream of high-pressure water through a fine nozzle. For harder gasket materials like metals, an abrasive material like garnet is mixed into the water to increase its cutting power while eliminating the need for additional edge processing. The outcome is top-quality gaskets that are ready to ship to your door.

Because no custom metal dies are needed, using the waterjet process also reduces your lead time. Waterjet can easily accommodate any last-minute design change for your custom parts. Simply provide a CAD file, and if the material is in stock, we can get it completed.

dual water jet cutting for custom components

Benefits of Waterjet Cutting

Waterjet cutting produces a smooth surface free of common flaws seen in other cutting methods, such as heat-affected zones, concave edges, burrs, and slag. Without the need for power brushing or filing, waterjet cutting can improve throughput and lower overall production costs.

Waterjet cutting is optimal for materials that don’t respond well to other cutting methods, leaving behind a telltale heat affected zone. Unlike methods that use heat and friction, waterjet cutting relies on a high-pressure water stream to slice through material by gently wearing it away. No heat is generated, thus waterjet cutting prevents the material distortion and burn marks that other cutting methods create in certain materials.

Waterjet cutting requires no custom metal dies, making it a cost-effective choice for small production runs. Whether you need prototypes, variations, short-run gaskets or next-day orders, production on your custom gaskets can begin as soon as we have a finalized CAD drawing.

Waterjet cutting requires no clamping or fasteners to secure the material, eliminating the mechanical stresses common in other machining methods. The powerful, downward-directed water stream holds the material in place, helping to preserve its structural integrity. The result is less material waste, high quality gaskets and a reduced need for rework.

Waterjet Cutting Tools

With our waterjet cutting capabilities, we can perform intricate cuts with smooth finished edges on a wide range of materials, equipping us to meet your custom gasketing needs.

AVAILABLE MATERIALS

Waterjet cutting is an ideal solution for materials where other machining methods leave behind burns, concave edges and other unwanted flaws and marks.

Plastic

Metal

Thick Foams

Solid Rubber

Common Applications

When crisp edges and a flawless finish present challenges with certain materials, waterjet cutting is a tool that can achieve the degree of quality your gasket demands. When it comes to cut materials used in demanding applications, waterjet cutting provides a great option.

Waterjet cutting is ideal for:

Prototyping
Rapid orders
Tight tolerance gaskets
Thick materials
Complex gasket designs
High performance gaskets