WaterJet Cutting

Non-Thermal Precision ✧ Massive 5′ x 10′ Cutting Area(See our Specs)

Simply Better Cutting – No Heat, No Limits

Waterjet cutting redefines what’s possible. Forget the old rules about what materials are “too difficult” to machine. With abrasive waterjets, you can tackle titanium, Inconel, brass, steel (of any grade), aluminum, glass, stone, and composite materials—effortlessly.

What Makes Waterjet Cutting So Powerful?

Waterjet technology is one of the fastest-growing machining methods worldwide. Here’s why:

• Pure Waterjet Cutting: When water is pressurized up to 60,000 psi and pushed through a tiny orifice, it becomes powerful enough to cut soft materials like rubber, foam, paper, food—even baby diapers.
• Abrasive Waterjet Cutting: Add a touch of abrasive particles (like garnet) to the stream, and you can cut through virtually any hard material, including thick metals, stone, and glass—with incredible precision.

Clean, Cold, and Ready to Go

• No Heat-Affected Zones: Because waterjet cutting is a cold process, it avoids hardening the edges or altering the material’s structure.
• Minimal or No Secondary Finishing: Mirror finishes and tapped holes are easy to handle post-cut because there’s no burr or slag to clean up.

Fast Setup, Low Cost, Maximum Yield

• Quick Setup: No tooling charges or complex fixturing—setup takes minutes.
• Tight Nesting = Less Waste: The narrow kerf (cut width) allows for parts to be nested tightly, maximizing material use and minimizing scrap.

Digital Precision with Robotic Control

Our abrasive waterjets are driven by advanced, software-controlled robotic systems. That means:

• No expensive hard tooling.
• No long changeovers between jobs.
• Just import your part file, specify the material and thickness, click “Start”—and we’re cutting.

Dual Capability: One System, Endless Options

Inside every abrasive waterjet is also a pure waterjet. This gives us the ability to cut everything from delicate foams and plastics to thick, dense metals—all on the same system. This dual capability supports both prototyping and full-scale production across diverse industries including aerospace, automotive, medical, architectural, and general manufacturing.

Whether you need high-volume production, short runs, or precise prototypes, Bay Area Waterjet has the tools, tech, and talent to deliver.

Let’s cut your toughest challenge down to size.