Waterjet Cutting and Metal Cutting Applications

Today, metal processing has become one of the most widespread applications for waterjet cutting. Thanks to its unparalleled advantages, waterjet cutting is widely used across numerous metal processing industries, including aerospace, rail transportation, contract manufacturing, oil and petrochemical equipment, medical devices, and heavy machinery.

1. Waterjet Cutting Offers High Efficiency and Superior Quality for Metals

A waterjet pressurized to 55,000 psi can cut any material—including metals such as titanium alloys, aluminum alloys, stainless steel, and copper—up to 200 mm thick into any shape. Waterjet cutting also supports stacked cutting, where multiple layers of material are cut simultaneously, further increasing cutting efficiency.

Traditional processing methods, such as plasma, laser, and flame cutting, each have their own advantages. However, since they are all thermal processes, the heat generated at the cut edges causes deformation, often requiring secondary processing. In contrast, waterjet cutting is a cold process that produces no heat, dust, or toxic gases, and results in smooth, flat edges. Therefore, in most cases, the cutting is completed in a single pass without the need for secondary processing. Many manufacturers utilize waterjet cutting as a complementary processing method. 

2. Waterjet Cutting Offers High Flexibility and Low Cost for Metal Processing

In today's industrial landscape, high equipment flexibility is crucial for customers. Without the need to change tools, operators can cut different materials simply by making minor adjustments to software settings, making the process suitable for both mass production and small-batch processing.

Waterjet cutting requires almost no fixtures; typically, only lateral pressure from a weight is needed. Using IGEMS, a dedicated waterjet control software, operators can also perform material nesting to optimize material usage, reduce costs, and increase productivity.