CAMM Metals Blog

Greetings, fellow manufacturers and enthusiasts of sheet metal fabrication! Today, we're diving into the world of precision cutting techniques, and more specifically, we'll be shining a spotlight on the incredible advantages of waterjet cutting. As the proud owner of a sheet metal job shop, I've had the privilege of witnessing firsthand the transformative power of waterjet cutting in enhancing our operations and providing our clients with top-tier results. Let's delve into what makes waterjet cutting an indispensable tool in modern sheet metal fabrication.

Over the years, water jet cutting has become an increasingly popular cutting method used for a wide variety of projects. Compared with other cutting methods, waterjet cutting yields cleaner results, more precision and reduced costs without some of the drawbacks associated with other methods, like thermal distortion or rough finished edges.

This blog post will help you to determine if waterjet cutting is the proper choice for your next project. We’ll cover how waterjet cutting works, its best uses, and the primary benefits.

A waterjet cutting machine is a tool capable of slicing into metal and other materials using a jet of water at high velocity and pressure. Sometimes, waterjets will propel a mixture of water and an abrasive substance to improve the cut. Waterjet cutters are extremely useful tools in metal fabrication to make accurate, precise cuts without changing the intrinsic properties of the material being cut. Read below for a complete breakdown of how a waterjet cutter works.