Waterjet Cutting Services.
Abrasive waterjet cutting for any material without heat-affected zones, ideal for thick materials and soft materials.
Abrasive Waterjet
Cut hard materials like metals and composites with abrasive waterjet.
Pure Waterjet
Cut soft materials like foam, rubber, and gaskets with pure water.
High Quality Waterjet Cut Parts
Waterjet cutting, also known as water jet or abrasive waterjet cutting, is one of Xofah's fabrication processes. It directs a high-pressure jet of water and an abrasive substance to cut materials for industrial applications such as machine part manufacturing.
Modern water jet cutters are controlled by CNC systems running G-code to position the water jet nozzle and increase accuracy. Important benefits of waterjet cutting include the ability to cut metals, plastics, foam, composites, and more without increasing the material surface temperature and compromising the internal structure of the material (no Heat Affected Zone, or HAZ).
No Heat Distortion
No heat-affected zone preserves material properties
Any Material
Cuts metals, plastics, composites, stone, glass
Thick Materials
Cut materials up to 12" thick
Complex Shapes
Sharp corners and intricate geometries
Operational Logic
Waterjet Cutting Capabilities
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Sheet Size | 10' x 20' (some machines) |
| Typical Sheet Size | 4' x 8' (48" x 96") |
| Thickness Range | 0.020" - 12.00" depending on material |
| Kerf Width | 0.040" - 0.050" |
| Tolerance | ±0.010" typical |
| Lead Time | 3 business days standard |
Waterjet Cutting Materials
Metals
Plastics & Composites
Soft Materials
Other Materials
How Waterjets Work
A waterjet is connected to a high-pressure pump, which pushes water through specialized tubing and then expels it from the nozzle at a focused volume and a velocity of up to 900 m/sec. The perfect ratio of velocity and volume is what allows the waterjet to maintain its unique high-pressure cutting stream.
In the case of abrasive waterjet cutting, the abrasive substance (often garnet or aluminum oxide) is combined with the water in a chamber near the nozzle, and the mixture is then ejected in a thin water stream.
A waterjet is given great accuracy and repeatability by CNC technology, which is able to reliably manage the movement of the nozzle and water.
Advantages of Waterjet Cutting
Waterjet vs Laser Cutting
| Feature | Waterjet | Laser |
|---|---|---|
| Heat Affected Zone | None | Yes (minimal) |
| Material Limitations | None | Some plastics emit fumes |
| Thick Materials | Excellent (up to 12") | Limited (up to 1") |
| Soft Materials | Excellent | Can burn/melt |
| Speed | Slower | Faster |
| Kerf Width | 0.040" - 0.050" | 0.010" - 0.020" |
| Edge Quality | Slightly rough | Smooth |
| Operating Cost | Higher (abrasive) | Lower |
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