Precision in Stoneworking: The Role of Waterjet Cutting for Stone and Ceramics
High-end clients seek perfection in their stonework, leading to a shift toward precision cutting tools. At the same time, there is a growing trend in cost-conscious ceramic furniture featuring thin top layers with stone motifs, creating a need for greater precision in stone joints. In both cases, waterjet cutting is preferred because it offers enhanced precision and creative freedom to enable intricate designs.
Waterjet cutting technology utilizes a high-speed stream of water mixed with abrasive particles to make cuts with an accuracy of 0.1 to 0.15 mm. This technology allows for intricate designs, curves, and patterns, ensuring that each piece fits together seamlessly.
In the volume and project market, there is increasing interest in cost-effective ceramic-based furniture with thin top layers featuring stone patterns. The challenge lies in effectively concealing the underlying ceramic plate. Waterjet cutting offers a solution because its precision ensures that the thin stone pattern aligns seamlessly with the edges of the furniture. This combination of ceramic plates and precision enhances the overall quality of the furniture.
Waterjet cutting makes it possible to use a wide range of materials, from natural stone to ceramics, rubber, and plastics. This makes it an ideal choice for manufacturers catering to the diverse preferences of customers in the kitchen and bathroom furniture industry. Whether it’s high-end, luxurious pieces or more affordable alternatives, waterjet cutting proves its value in both cases. It also allows for the incorporation of inserts made of rubber, metals, or glass into the construction.
In conclusion, as the demand for precision in the woodworking of furniture based on natural stone, composite, and ceramics increases, waterjet cutting emerges as the most effective solution. It offers unparalleled precision in cutting and shaping, meeting the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship in the kitchen and bathroom furniture industry.
About Waterjet Cutting with Resato
Waterjet cutting is a highly efficient and precise method for shaping materials in various industries. The quality of the cut depends on the stability of the cutting process, which requires advanced process control. Resato stands out in this regard with its servo-controlled abrasive dosing system, high-precision drive, and stable pump pressure. The stability achieved through Resato’s process control translates directly into consistent quality with every cut. The ability to monitor and maintain a stable process eliminates deviations, contributing to the production of high-quality waterjet cutting work. At the same time, reducing the use of abrasive materials and overall operational costs improves the competitiveness of companies in the market. After all, a stable process can reliably continue unmanned, even at night.