Waterjet cutting is a highly accurate, low cost alternative to die cutting, CNC machining, plasma arc cutting, and laser cutting. Our Omax™ 55100 machines utilize a computer control system to guide a high-pressure stream of water and abrasive media through a small nozzle to cut complex and intricate shapes in a variety of materials. Waterjet cutting tackles jobs often considered too costly or impossible with conventional methods.

Economical:

• We can convert your existing CAD files, sketches, hand drawings, or even photographs into cut products using our system’s advanced software.
• Eliminates the need for dies, holding fixtures, CNC programs
• Part nesting for higher material yield
• Ability to cut multiple layers
• Low cost for single parts or large run production
• Secondary operations are virtually eliminated leaving a finished edge
• Fast turnaround
• Narrow Kerf – less waste

Accuracy/Quality:

• Holds tolerances down to +/- .005” in most cases 
• Edges free from burrs and resemble a sandblasted surface
• Edge quality can be adjusted through cutting speed
• Flexible materials cut with less taper than with die cutting
• Cut quality typically needs no further processing and allows you to use ”as is”

Benefits:

• Cool method of cutting
• No thermal stresses – a concern for metals, plastics, glass & rubber
• No mechanical stresses
• Cuts conductive/non-conductive materials not possible with conventional methods
• Easily cuts brittle and soft materials
• Cuts a wide range of material thicknesses
• Environmentally friendly – clean process without use of gases or oils