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Materials that are cut with a waterjet cutter
Waterjet cutting is known for its versatility in cutting various materials, such as aluminium, steel, copper and titanium, glass, plastics and composite materials. The process does not generate heat or vapours. Read more about the most common materials that are cut with a waterjet cutter here:
Rubber
Rubber products can be cut with a waterjet, sometimes with abrasive. Applications such as bumper profiles, gaskets, gear belts, conveyor belts, diving suits or hoses are typical applications.
Composite
Thermoplastics with reinforcement and carbon fibre or glass fibre reinforced composites can be cut from sheets or can be finished using waterjet cutting. Applications are widely found in the automotive and aerospace business but also in sports- and safety gear.
Metal
Waterjet cutting is ideal for cutting metal products without influencing the alloy properties. Metals such as stainless steel, hardened steel, aluminium, copper and titanium can be cut with waterjet cutting machines. With water cutting the chrystalline structure of the material is not changed as it is a cold process. For high end metallurgic alloys this is essential. The smooth finish ready for application saves significantly in finishing costs when compared to cutting with plasma or laser technology.
GLASS
Waterjet cutting will shape glass to any form, including chemically hardened glass and laminated glass.
Plastic
Waterjet cutting is the ideal method of cutting plastics without melting the edges of the cut. This ensures precision at all times for machinery or medical applications.
Stone
Stone is often used in kitchens, bathrooms and furniture applications for its hard wearing qualities and aesthetic look. Water cutting of stone is the prime choice as it is clean, environmentally friendly and very versatile. The high precision Resato cutting table allows the assembly and accurate glueing of stone elements.
Ceramics
Engineering quality ceramics are used in aerospace, electrical engineering and even dental implants and bone replacements. Cutting the ceramic parts element as a apart of the production process is a sensible and accurate method.
Wood
Wood is an excellent light and strong construction material that can be cut very well using a water jet. As the pass is fast, the water will not ingress into the wood so that a cut part is soon ready for gluing. With accurately cut parts less glue is required and glues with low gap filling requirement such a resorcinol can be used effectively. The free form cut that a Resato waterjet cutting table can provide makes many forms possible and can be a base for innovative construction solutions. The good fit and waterjet technology significantly reduces wood dust production and saves on environmental cost.
