Waterjet cutting technology is one of the fastest growing major machine tool processes in the world due to its versatility and ease of operation. Manufacturers are realizing that there are virtually no limits to what waterjets are capable of cutting and machining. Machine shops of all sizes are realizing greater efficiency and productivity by implementing UHP waterjets in their operations. Waterjets are becoming the machine tool of choice for many shops.

What makes waterjets so popular?

Waterjet cutting requires few secondary operations, produce net-shaped parts with no heat-affected zone, heat distortion, or mechanical stresses caused by other cutting methods, can cut with a narrow kerf, and can provide better usage of raw material since parts can be tightly nested.
As a result of the Resato MMI Touch screen control system, the Resato waterjet cutting machines are extremely easy to use. Typically, operators can be trained in hours and are producing high quality parts in hours. Additionally, waterjets can cut virtually any material, leaving a satin-smooth edge. These benefits add up to significant cost savings per part in industries that have traditionally defined productivity by cost per hour.

Examples of materials which can be cut are:

• stainless steel, aluminium, titanium, copper, brass, high-alloy nickel steels glass, marble, granite, ceramic
• plywood, plaster, mineral wool
• leather, rubber, plastics, textiles, foams
• sealing materials
• foodstuffs: pastry, meat, fish, baked goods, deep-frozen products paper and  cardboard
• composites and hybrid plate materials